Pre-Game Sharks v Manly [Round 7, 2022]

[Brisbane Tragic]

Oh wow - we are in real trouble this week. That bench is plain horrible and Jake and Davey better increase their tackle counts massively this week because Sipley and Paseka are no tackling dynamos.

 

[Eagle 1]

Mr Reliable Deluis gets another go. Is he even in our top squad??

yep...yaba daba do...it's Barney Rubble warming the bench again. We are looking a bit skinny on the bench, but I'm sure we'll rise to the challenge.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Not a bad side when you consider Marty, Aloiai, Keppie, Boyle and I think also Tuitavake all unavailable through injury. (and Schu)
Harper returning makes sense especially as he's up against tank Talakai, and Tuipulotu has been oustanding in Garrick's spot so not too controversial there either.
We'll give it a red hot go, DCE and Foran will again have to provide the guidance and skill. Sharks will be favourites, all the better.

 

[jbb/james]

Lawnton is a good defender so i suspect they will try get 80 out of frog and spread the tackling around to help the tall timber

 

[John Nicholson]

To my mind, nos, 15,16,& 17 are too "light on" to fill in the middle third of the game.

Not having fair dinkum "strong men" ( not that those chosen will not try their hardest) will mean we will be run over until Sipley & Paseka get back on the field @ approx 55 min. mark.

Desperately need to find some 20 yo 195 cm, 110 kgs sitting in reggies and tell them to " tackle the fish guts out of the opposition - any attempt to attack is not required."

=====================================================


On a side note, that post is a PB for me as I actually typed sight unseen, behind the continual pop- ups. Admin: I know you need money, but it is no longer enjoyable responding on the site. I can't afford Premium Membership, being a pensioner but I am willing to accept a less agressive approach from your advertisers. John

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

@John Nicholson maybe try a free ad blocker? Dan earns money from ads but if you can't afford the premium membeship he probably won't begrudge you (and I won't tell him) 🙂

 

[FlyingHigh]

Wasnt Schuster due back this week?

 

[mickqld]

Just aim Paseka send Guac at Moylan all night. He can't tackle for sh*t.

 

[pjayz]

Wasnt Schuster due back this week?

Round 6…..next year

 

[double hoops]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Bull start. And Tent add that impact off the bench.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

yep...yaba daba do...it's Barney Rubble warming the bench again. We are looking a bit skinny on the bench, but I'm sure we'll rise to the challenge.

yes bench is more than skinny

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Bull start. And Tent add that impact off the bench.

Or Barney to start, and hold back Paseka and Bullemor for good energy off the bench.
(I think deLuis stated in a game last year but could be wrong)

 

[The Who]

He always was !!

I was under the belief that he was a flying second rower. Wasn't that how he was "sold" to us?
Anyway, he's going to need to do his share of tackling this week.

 

[Scorpio]

Josh A is good when he's playing, but it's a bit of an issue when he continues to be out every few weeks either being injured or suspended...

 

[skeagle]

Or Barney to start, and hold back Paseka and Bullemor for good energy off the bench.
(I think deLuis stated in a game last year but could be wrong)

Yep when we smashed eels he started

 

[Snake]

Josh A is good when he's playing, but it's a bit of an issue when he continues to be out every few weeks either being injured or suspended...

Yeah and it was a similar story when he was at the Tigers. His first season in FG is the only year where he played more than 18 games in a season. In the past, there always seems to be a mass of tape on either his knees or shoulders too. He needs to string some games together.
The strange part is he finished last weeks game and was the last player to be tackled on full time. He looked totally fine.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Or Barney to start, and hold back Paseka and Bullemor for good energy off the bench.
(I think deLuis stated in a game last year but could be wrong)

Seriously this guy will not let us down.

 

[double hoops]

Yeah and it was a similar story when he was at the Tigers. His first season in FG is the only year where he played more than 18 games in a season. In the past, there always seems to be a mass of tape on either his knees or shoulders too. He needs to string some games together.
The strange part is he finished last weeks game and was the last player to be tackled on full time. He looked totally fine.

Apparently got needled up to go back on. May well have hurt the shoulder some more getting us the win

 

[Rocky]

Yeah and it was a similar story when he was at the Tigers. His first season in FG is the only year where he played more than 18 games in a season. In the past, there always seems to be a mass of tape on either his knees or shoulders too. He needs to string some games together.
The strange part is he finished last weeks game and was the last player to be tackled on full time. He looked totally fine.

I read that he was full of painkillers in the shoulder so he could go on for a second stint.

 

[Ryan]

Anyone know what is happening to Tu'itavake? He would be handy this week

No way Des plays him unless forced to. He could win multiple man-of-the-matches, then still get dropped. Des is clueless.