Game Day: Sharks v Manly [Round 20, 2021]

[Cliffymagic]

We will be concentrating on our defence tonite.
Giving away numerous penalties and 6 agains maybe even a binning so we can fully focus on it.

 

[BOZO]

From the Sharks forum ....

Originally Posted by Tiger Shark
I don't like Talakai defensively at centre with Manly's speed out wide - this could get interesting

Snowman
he is on parker and garricks side so should be ok

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Talakai has been one of their main weapons in the matches I've seen. I think it helps us having him bumped out to centre.

 

[TimmyQ]

I'm excited about the game and nervous too. remember that awesome team on paper last week had only played together ONCE. Keep em on the paddock for a few games and look out! Hopefully bit better defensively and we don't play to the mediocre level of our opponents as we tend to do when they're rubbish. Go Manly

 

[BOZO]

Talakai has been one of their main weapons in the matches I've seen. I think it helps us having him bumped out to centre.

I have not seen much of Talakai . Does he have the mobility and speed to play in the backline ?

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He has the mass to squash a backline.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Makes Ramien look skinny.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Lucky we have Parker to stop him

 

[wombatgc]

Bloody missus keeps giving me updated Covid numbers, declaring our game could still be cancelled. (She loves a shiit-stir, knowing I’ll bite everytime. Especially with the footy.)
Now she’s put it in my head, I keep checking Fox to make sure it’s still on.

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

Bloody missus keeps giving me updated Covid numbers, declaring our game could still be cancelled. (She loves a shiit-stir, knowing I’ll bite everytime. Especially with the footy.)
Now she’s put it in my head, I keep checking Fox to make sure it’s still on.

Relax... Just tell her that MAFS has been cancelled & won't be making a return!

 

[Waz13]

Sharks: Ramien OUT, Talakai (centre), Williams (2nd row), Metcalf IN (bench). Magoulias and Lualua are reserves outside the 17.

If Talakai is left centre that edge is set to be mauled! Chambers is at least experienced enough to defensively keep his edge tidy. Big night coming for Tom.

 

[TimmyQ]

Over at the Sharks forum the bastards are getting cocky.. maybe Des needs to stick this up on the wall prior to the pre game rev up..

 

[Showbagz]

Looking forward to this game. I reckon this will be one des has earmarked as time to "switch on" leading into finals, especially around defense

Sharks always are gritty and make you work for it, so will be a good run for our forwards. But with so many outs, the sharks will be hard pressed in attack to match us.

Tough defensive game, but interspersed with long range tries to give us a break. Perfect lead up for storm game.....I hope

 

[Will on the hill]

We know we can score points, but still a few question marks over our defensive resolve. Would prefer a 14-0 game to another 44-24. Hold the ball, kick to corners, rush off the line together and make the Sharks earn every metre.

 

[manlyfan76]

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[Fonzarelli]

From the Sharks forum ....

Originally Posted by Tiger Shark
I don't like Talakai defensively at centre with Manly's speed out wide - this could get interesting

Snowman
he is on parker and garricks side so should be ok

Turbo's favourite and our most Lethal side!!!

 

[Snake]

I have not seen much of Talakai . Does he have the mobility and speed to play in the backline ?

He played centres in his junior days but has obviously filled out considerably. Tom tends to work better down the right edge which is where Talakai will be defending so it could get interesting. It's the other edge with Harper that Tom tends not to link with as often...although he mauled the Dogs down that edge so I guess he is good on both sides!

 

[Fonzarelli]

I have not seen much of Talakai . Does he have the mobility and speed to play in the backline ?

He is mobile for a 2nd rower. He is short but strong and nuggety. Running straight he has decent speed but laterally he will be tested

 

[Captain Moondog]

He is mobile for a 2nd rower. He is short but strong and nuggety. Running straight he has decent speed but laterally he will be tested

And he's got hands like feet.

 

[The better Robbo]

Luke Metcalfe to debut