The Indian
Bencher
I'm from Newcastle area and have been to most games Manly have played in Newcastle since 1988 and well remember how daunting it was for Manly to play at Newcastle when the Knights were a force and the genuine hostility the crowd used to bring. It was a genuinely feral place up until about 10 years ago when the renovated the grandstands.
Recently the crowd numbers & intensity has noticeably dropped off and its been a happy hunting ground for us. I reckon this game will be like the old days. They'll be hanging from the rafters screaming abuse & winding up their team, standing offside all day. Will be just about match of the round in Round 1. The Knights at home will be one of the toughest teams to beat this year I think.
Cant wait already....
Recently the crowd numbers & intensity has noticeably dropped off and its been a happy hunting ground for us. I reckon this game will be like the old days. They'll be hanging from the rafters screaming abuse & winding up their team, standing offside all day. Will be just about match of the round in Round 1. The Knights at home will be one of the toughest teams to beat this year I think.
Cant wait already....