Post-Game Discussion Souths v Manly [Round 4, 2023]

[NREagle]

Good presser by Seibold. Mentioned it is early days for our team.

Said they were confident in their defence before the game and knew it would be a low scoring match.

Acknowledged they had some opportunities that they didn't take.

Wanted to be in a tight battle early in the season.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Plenty to like out of that game, some silly errors at times and the last tackle options on the opposition’s line are open for improvement.

A few of the guns not at their best yet, don’t know how long it will take for Turbo to get back to 100%, hopefully not too far away.

Like the edges and the different variations of combinations building in attack, so much better than last season.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I was proud of the effort from the boys tonight... very unlucky and yes we got some dud calls from the ref's but we should have put it out of reach regardless imo....

Right on the money, Kalvin.

A loss is never on one player. It was just unfortunate that Aloiai and Weekes were involved in our last blunder. Everybody out there was knackered, so it was always going to come down to a mistake. We made it, Souths took advantage. But it should never have come to that.

If we'd taken the two points when they were on offer, we win. If the ref hadn't conjured a forward pass call out of nothing, we win. If Koula scored, we win. If the ref hadn't also conjured a head-high penalty out of nothing, we also win. But really, it was up to us to put the game away and we just didn't do it.

It's a shame because it was such a good opportunity. Souths were down on troops and we dominated large periods of the game. But we never put it out of their reach. They hung in there and stole the game. Sure, they got some lucky calls, but that toughness was impressive regardless.

 

[JBW]

I missed what Ola is on report for, is he in trouble?

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

A win would have been good and Manly was very unlucky to lose that, largely due to several 'weird' calls by officials.
Nevertheless that game will give the players a lot of confidence next time we play the Bunnies.
Our attack was mostly clunky and Croker probably looks a lot better to his critics suddenly.

Plenty of positives:
Manly kept Souths famous left edge pretty quiet.
We've played 2 of last years top sides in the past week for a close win and close loss, arguably were the better side in both games.
At this stage of the season, under a whole new coaching regime, we'll learn more from the loss than we would if DCE had got the field goal.

I'm usually gutted by a loss but that one is actually a loss that makes me more confident for the future, and I reckon the players probably feel the same.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Plenty to like out of that game, some silly errors at times and the last tackle options on the opposition’s line are open for improvement.

A few of the guns not at their best yet, don’t know how long it will take for Turbo to get back to 100%, hopefully not too far away.

Like the edges and the different variations of combinations building in attack, so much better than last season.

I thought DCE and Turbo were well below their best and ultimately cost us. That said, Josh Pastor is a fraud amongst our senior players and deserves a challenge.

 

[Rafferty]

How many errors did Aloiai make that game? Felt like 5 or 6

2

 

[Captain Moondog]

Right on the money, Kalvin.

A loss is never on one player. It was just unfortunate that Aloiai and Weekes were involved in our last blunder. Everybody out there was knackered, so it was always going to come down to a mistake. We made it, Souths took advantage. But it should never have come to that.

If we'd taken the two points when they were on offer, we win. If the ref hadn't conjured a forward pass call out of nothing, we win. If Koula scored, we win. If the ref hadn't also conjured a head-high penalty out of nothing, we also win. But really, it was up to us to put the game away and we just didn't do it.

It's a shame because it was such a good opportunity. Souths were down on troops and we dominated large periods of the game. But we never put it out of their reach. They hung in there and stole the game. Sure, they got some lucky calls, but that toughness was impressive regardless.

Yeah Ron, I reckon you're too generous. Luck doesn't come into it, it was preordained.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Yeah Ron, I reckon you're too generous. Luck doesn't come into it, it was preordained.

You may be right, mate. But we still could have dug in and overcome it. Just needed a little more polish and composure in the end.

 

[Captain Moondog]

You may be right, mate. But we still could have dug in and overcome it. Just needed a little more polish and composure in the end.

I reckon the truth is in there somewhere.

 

[cc eagle]

I thought DCE and Turbo were well below their best and ultimately cost us. That said, Josh Pastor is a fraud amongst our senior players and deserves a challenge.

Josh had more metres and tackles than tent, unfortunately a dropped ball at a crucial time

 

[Buugee]

Honestly don't feel too bad after that. Some of the comments I've read from Manly fans makes it seem we lost by big margin🤣 but I thought defensively we were sound considering last week conceding 30points. Last week our offence was sound but defence lacking, this week was other way around. Long season ahead so if the boys can find that sweet spot of the both it'll be juicy👌 big game in a fortnight against Penrith so if we can bounce back against the Knights next week we should be heading into that clash confident and lessons learnt. Have a good Sunday peeps🦅

 

[winnyason]

We went to sleep. Let in a soft try at 12-6, from dumb pass from dce to garrick gave good field position. Then Tuipolotu putrid hands gave up cheap ball that led to 12 all.
Had sustained pressure should of taken the 2. Tom looks pretty much at 60 percent maximum his fitness is a concern.
Not sure why bullemor did not see much 2nd half action he changed tempo and middle. Paseka was good again. Really missed Croker tonight Lawton is garbage.
Schuster crabbed across field too much did not play square to Parker near enough. Why are dce and schuster not linking in attack like trials ???
Olakau'atu gets so **** ball from dce again not at ad line.
The positives- we where the better side unfortunately moral victories don't win games. Our defence seems mich improved. Jake was again immense in middle.
I may be different to alot but Aaron Woods could be a good addition given his rep football experience.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Josh had more metres and tackles than tent, unfortunately a dropped ball at a crucial time

Quite frankly, which cost us more? Josh more meters and costing us a loss or Tent not making as many meters during the match? Its clear to me.

 

[HK_Eagle]

We went to sleep. Let in a soft try at 12-6, from dumb pass from dce to garrick gave good field position. Then Tuipolotu putrid hands gave up cheap ball that led to 12 all.
Had sustained pressure should of taken the 2. Tom looks pretty much at 60 percent maximum his fitness is a concern.
Not sure why bullemor did not see much 2nd half action he changed tempo and middle. Paseka was good again. Really missed Croker tonight Lawton is garbage.
Schuster crabbed across field too much did not play square to Parker near enough. Why are dce and schuster not linking in attack like trials ???
Olakau'atu gets so **** ball from dce again not at ad line.
The positives- we where the better side unfortunately moral victories don't win games. Our defence seems mich improved. Jake was again immense in middle.
I may be different to alot but Aaron Woods could be a good addition given his rep football experience.

It is criminal the way our halves cant give our outside men space and room to move.

 

[Jerry1]

I missed what Ola is on report for, is he in trouble?

Tripping that didn't connect I think. Shouldn't be a problem.

 

[winnyason]

Quite frankly, which cost us more? Josh more meters and costing us a loss or Tent not making as many meters during the match? Its clear to me.

To me it's not on Josh. Dce should of taken the 2. And our attack looked putrid in 2nd half.

 

[winnyason]

It is criminal the way our halves cant give our outside men space and room to move.

Agree, it looked pedestrian in 2nd half.
Dce crap ball to outside men and Schuster was terrible never once did they go short to Parker in attack.

 

[HK_Eagle]

To me it's not on Josh. Dce should of taken the 2. And our attack looked putrid in 2nd half.

I also agree that DCE should have taken the two. As I alluded to through my game commentary I thought DCE was really poor. He was too many shades of the usual headless chook, after showing promise of change through the trials.

 

[Jethro]

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FULL TIME SCORE

Rabbits : 13
Manly : 12

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page


Team Victory Song:

Pressers:

Round 4: Post Match Press Conference | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Daly Cherry-Evans and Anthony Seibold chat to the media after their Round 4 clash against the Rabbitohs

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Sea Eagles: Round 4

Daly Cherry-Evans and Anthony Seibold chat to the media after their Round 4 clash against the Rabbitohs

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Rabbitohs: Round 4

Cameron Murray and Jason Demetriou chat to the media after their Round 4 clash against the Sea Eagles

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Post Match Interviews: TBA



Match Report:

Field goal sinks Sea Eagles in Golden Point thriller

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles went down 13-12 in dramatic fashion against the South Sydney Rabbitohs after Lachlan Ilias sealed the match with a field goal in Golden Point.

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Seven heaven: Ilias ices golden point field goal to get Rabbitohs home

A golden point field goal to young half Lachlan Ilias handed the Rabbitohs a 13-12 win over the Sea Eagles at Accor Stadium on Saturday night.

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Sea Eagles Stats Review: TBA



Match Highlights:

Match Highlights: Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles | Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

The South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles face-off in Round 4 of the NRL Telstra Premiership

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Match Highlights: Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles

The South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles face-off in Round 4 of the NRL Telstra Premiership

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Extended Match Highlights: TBA



Full Match Replay Link: TBA



Manly Tries:

Olakau'atu takes flight

Haumole Olakau'atu rises above the pack to hit back for Manly

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DCE with the intercept

Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans takes the intercept and goes all the way

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Game Pics & Video Clips:

Textbook tackling

Brad Parker with a superb cover tackle

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Koula can't get it down

Tolutau Koula does all the work but can't get it down

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Press Print & Video Articles:

‘No way that was forward’: Manly ‘incensed’ after shock call leaves commentators stunned

‘No way that was forward’: Manly ‘incensed’ after shock call leaves commentators stunned

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‘We’re right at the beginning’: Seibold’s ominous Manly warning after golden-point thrille

‘We’re right at the beginning’: Seibold’s bold Manly warning after golden-point thriller

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Manly ‘incensed’ over horror call as Souths get it done for Satts​

‘Complete farce’: Commentators slam NRL​

Rabbitohs honour Sattler with spirited victory in golden-point thriller

South Sydney ended an emotional week after the passing of club legend John Sattler in the most fitting way - battling their way to victory over the Sea Eagles.

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Sea Eagles Judiciary News:

No Judiciary Charges laid against any of our players. Refer:

NRL Judiciary Report: Kiwi games counted in NAS ban

Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona will only miss one game at the start of the 2025 season after it was ruled that three of New Zealand's Pac Champs game would count as part of his ban.

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