Post-Game Discussion Sharks v Manly [Round 7, 2022]

[joeboy]

Why am I somewhat content after this game knowing:

Koula now has a centre spot moving forward.

Bullemor now will play in his preferred middle position.

Also we need some reinforcements in Schuster, Marty and Keppie back next week badly!

I somewhat agree, but Marty needs to pull his finger out and keppie needs to keep it simple

I still think a lot of issues stem from cherry. It’s hard to believe that as a veteran/captain/marquee he still had so much inconsistency and indecisiveness in his game

 

[Clivus00]

It’s not just Harper at fault on defence. DCE defends with the blinkers on. He always falls for the inside runner decoy. Can’t believe we reigned him for $1m+. Feel sorry for Kouta and Saab next week.
Why do we persist with Jake at first receiver? He is no threat with his runs or his passes. Plus he is so slow getting up after he makes a tackle, he always gives up tackle resets.
I think Saab is getting too much flack. His hitups aren’t great, but that’s not what his strength is. We need his aerial threat and speed. We just aren’t giving him enough chances to score. It starts and ends with DCE.
We are a middle of the pack team. We win when the other team is off their game. But **** our pants when they come to play.

 

[danny-boy]

Never thought I’d watch a Manly game and blame the loss on a single player but there it is.

 

[Jethro]

From Post #1

FULL TIME SCORE

Sharks: 34
Manly: 22

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page


Team Victory Song:

Pressers:

Sea Eagles: Round 7

Daly Cherry-Evans and Des Hasler chat to the media after their Round 7 NRL clash against the Sharks

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Sharks: Round 7

Nicho Hynes and Craig Fitzgibbon chat to the media after their Round 7 clash with the Sea Eagles

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Post Match Interviews: TBA



Match Report:

Sea Eagles show brave comeback in loss to Sharks

A gallant second half comeback wasn't enough for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Pointsbet Stadium tonight, going down 34-22 to Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in round seven of the Telstra Premiership.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Talakai runs riot as Sharks hold off Sea Eagles comeback

A stunning first-half performance by Cronulla wrecking ball Siosifa Talakai set up a 34-22 defeat of a gutsy Manly side in windy conditions at PointsBet Stadium on Thursday night.

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Sea Eagles Stats Review: TBA



Match Highlights:

Match Highlights: Sharks v Sea Eagles

The Cronulla Sharks host the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles during Round 7 of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership

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Extended Match Highlights: TBA



Full Match Replay Link: TBA



Manly Tries:

Tuipulotu opens the account for Manly

Christian Tuipulotu catches a looping ball from Kieran Foran to score the Sea Eagles' first

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DCE sets up Paseka

A clever dummy half sneak by Daly Cherry-Evans allows Taniela Paseka to find the line

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Croker burrows over

Lachlan Croker takes advantage of some messy ruck defence to score a dummy half try

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DCE's perfect pass

Olakau'atu goes over from a Daly Cherry-Evans pass to bring the game even closer

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Game Pics & Video Clips:

Haumole sent to the sin bin

Haumole Olakau'atu is sent to the sin bin for high contact on Aiden Tolman

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Paseka suffers an injury

Taniela Paseka seems to hurt his knee and has to come off the field

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Foran effort keeps Manly in it

Kieran Foran is all heart as he chases down a kick richochet to deny Sharks 6 more at the Sea Eagles goal line

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Press Print & Video Articles:

Cronks’ stunning call on Sharks freak’s epic night; DCE’s brutal Sea Eagles rollercoaster: 3 Big Hits

Cronks’ stunning call on Sharks freak; DCE’s brutal Sea Eagles rollercoaster: 3 Big Hits

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Talakai tortures Manly as Cronulla survive late fright

Siosifa Talakai was on the verge of quitting the game after being sacked by Souths. But after two tries and three assists in a storming first half, he is suddenly in NSW calculations.

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Sharks hold off Sea Eagles comeback after 32-0 first half

Cronulla rediscover their mojo with 32 points in the first half against Manly at Shark Park, but still have work to do after being outscored 22-2 after half-time.

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Cronulla ‘wrecking ball’ Siosifa Talakai destroys Manly in ‘greatest half ever’​

 

[ALinda]

Back from Shark Park and an awful night. To go all that way there, in the rain forced to sit on the hill, and then be down 30 nil at half-time. It was like why did I bother...and left in disgust 😡

Apparently they came back in the 2nd half - too little way too late, the damage was already well and truly done

 

[Jay Eagle]

Sharks were there for the taking this second half. Our execution has been woeful and didn't go close to matching the effort.

If the DCE grubber doesnt hit the post Davey scores and its 28-32 with 6mins.30 to play and we have all the momentum

 

[The Who]

Doesn't seem like The Shoe will be back next week. Turbo back at the earliest round 9.
Tent out. Davey out. Walker out. Al out. Sandwich hobbling. Harpo to retain the black jersey and represent Blacktown.
We should get Kapow and Keppie back next match.
We are in all sorts of trouble next match.

 

[eagleron]

I said it in the other thread - as soon as Turbo's back:

1. Turbo
2. Garrick
3. Koula
4. Parker
5. Tuipulotu

Saab looked out of his depth even when Koula shored up our defence on that side, he did well under a couple of kicks but forced a couple of silly passes & just looks like he has no confidence right now.

I'd be sending him off to Blacktown along with Harper, neither is playing with any confidence right now

 

[Eagle 1]

Some good will come from it.

Poor old Harper. I like him, but I think we have seen the future, his name is Pepsi.

If he had played for 80, I doubt if these Nine commentators would be having wet dreams right now about this caveman quasi-terrorist type from Cronulla.

Thought he was Conrad Hurrels brother tbh..

 

[eagleron]

I wonder when the complaints will start up about Narc Park’s playing surface?

Maybe the Roosters need to pop down there shortly.

Maybe the Morris boys could pop in for a quick pitch report

 

[Eagle 1]

Why am I somewhat content after this game knowing:

Koula now has a centre spot moving forward.

Bullemor now will play in his preferred middle position.

Also we need some reinforcements in Schuster, Marty and Keppie back next week badly!

Just saw Dessies presser, he said Davey should be alright, Walker nudged his quad again, he's out. And Plaseka medial, he's out, Schuster should be back for rd 9. Didn't mention Tommy, Keppie or Marty, the later two you would think should be back next week against Sths.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Just saw Dessies presser, he said Davey should be alright, Walker nudged his quad again, he's out. And Plaseka medial, he's out, Schuster should be back for rd 9. Didn't mention Tommy, Keppie or Marty, the later two you would think should be back next week against Sths.

He said Turbo round 9, earliest.

 

[Eagle 1]

He said Turbo round 9, earliest.

you're right HK, he did, earliest R9 usually means the following week unfortunately....

 

[Smokin Joe]

To say that Koula is the defensive saviour is a little rich...
The defence on the right was diabolical,but when a centre has the opposition coming at you full steam and the inside defenders have left you choosing between the second rower or Talakai running flat out and you have a winger backing you up is a hiding to nothing.
The second half was completely different,Koula had the opposition centre coming at him flat footed and closer to the line with a lot less space to defend,it is a lot easier to position and drop the shoulder in and you have the inside guys a lot tighter helping you.
In saying that....
Koula is definitely the better option,just not sure how he would have held up in that first half,good effort from Parker on the left,thought he did a good job shutting things down when Lawton left him exposed a few times in the first half.

 

[Eagle 1]

Doesn't seem like The Shoe will be back next week. Turbo back at the earliest round 9.
Tent out. Davey out. Walker out. Al out. Sandwich hobbling. Harpo to retain the black jersey and represent Blacktown.
We should get Kapow and Keppie back next match.
We are in all sorts of trouble next match.

Keppie Croker Marty Gauca Bully and Jake, bench, Lawman Sipley KDL B Turbo...next week.

 

[Eagle 1]

To say that Koula is the defensive saviour is a little rich...
The defence on the right was diabolical,but when a centre has the opposition coming at you full steam and the inside defenders have left you choosing between the second rower or Talakai running flat out and you have a winger backing you up is a hiding to nothing.
The second half was completely different,Koula had the opposition centre coming at him flat footed and closer to the line with a lot less space to defend,it is a lot easier to position and drop the shoulder in and you have the inside guys a lot tighter helping you.
In saying that....
Koula is definitely the better option,just not sure how he would have held up in that first half,good effort from Parker on the left,thought he did a good job shutting things down when Lawton left him exposed a few times in the first half.

I've been a Harper supporter on here, but I think now's the time to try Koala he looked sharp in attack and doesn't seem to miss tackles either.

 

[Remy]

Love seeing some positivity in here, didn't think I'd see it even though we did well in that second half. Listen, if that first half was a catalyst for change, we will take it, we lost the battle but we may won the war. Turbo-less, harper situation, and we still nearly beat them. If we originally went in with Koula, we would've won, I'm confident about that. It hurts knowing that though, we could've been 5-2, another important win without Turbo. But it's alright, we move to next week.

 

[Remy]

The fact that Koula has impressed in defense and yet to fully show his attacking capabilities is scary to think. When he gets that permanent spot (hopefully this Tuesday) then we can watch the growth of this boy. Super impressive so far!

 

[Remy]

Some annoying injuries tonight. Looks like walker and paseka are outs and Davey is still a chance for next week. Paseka one sucks, MCL, looking like a month minimum, he's been fantastic in the last few weeks, starting to find his stride and live up to his potential and this comes and halts him. That's very frustrating. We gonna miss him heaps.

 

[Waz13]

Doesn't seem like The Shoe will be back next week. Turbo back at the earliest round 9.
Tent out. Davey out. Walker out. Al out. Sandwich hobbling. Harpo to retain the black jersey and represent Blacktown.
We should get Kapow and Keppie back next match.
We are in all sorts of trouble next match.

Add to that possible suspension for Guac. Didn’t see many shots of the binning offense but a week on the sideline wouldn’t surprise me.