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[davohan123]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/02/manly-sea-eagles-2019-round-1-predicted-team/

Manly Sea Eagles: 2019 Round 1 predicted team
Wed 2 Jan 2019, 08:01 AM
Returning coach Des Hasler has a big job on his hands to turn around a Manly outfit that only just dodged the 2018 wooden spoon.

He won't get a lot of help from big-name recruits, with Titans pair Kane Elgey and Brendan Elliott the only notable new names at this stage.

Elgey is likely to get first crack in the halves alongside skipper Daly Cherry-Evans, given Lachlan Croker's demotion to the development list, while Elliott will battle Brad Parker for a wing spot following the departures of Matt and Jono Wright and Aku Uate.

Former Dragons young-gun Reuben Garrick could be elevated to the starting side sooner than expected if Dylan Walker faces sanctions over an alleged domestic violence incident.

Curtis Sironen returns from injury to replace Shaun Lane in the back row.

Resident NRL.com expert Jamie Soward says:

"Underrated roster really when you look at some of their forwards. They haven't really recruited well. Dylan Walker, we'll have to wait and see what pans out there but he's in the best 17 if available.

"Kane Elgey needs a big year, it's on Kane straight away because Koroisau, Cherry-Evans and Tom Trbojevic are some of the elite guys in their position. Kane Elgey needs to come in with a mindset to run the ball."

NRL.com's predicted Round 1 team:

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jorge Taufua
3. Dylan Walker
4. Moses Suli
5. Brad Parker
6. Kane Elgey
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Addin Fonua-Blake
9. Api Koroisau
10. Martin Taupau
11. Curtis Sironen
12. Joel Thompson
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Manase Fainu
15. Jack Gosiewski
16. Lloyd Perrett
17. Kelepi Tanginoa

Other squad members: Cade Cust, Brendan Elliot, Tevita Funa, Reuben Garrick, Albert Hopoate, Taniela Paseka, Toff Sipley, Frank Winterstein

 

[R3]

Paseka will definetley be in the 17 for round 1.
I feel like NRL.com based their prediction as if TB was still the coach. I think Des will try go with Elliott or someone else on the wing instead of Parker but I suppose even Des is undecided at this point.

 

[Cameron]

Forgotten about hodko have they. I think he will be part of the 17

 

[Eagles2nv]

Forgotten about hodko have they. I think he will be part of the 17

If Des wants to re-build they need to send Hodko to ressies as injury cover.

Need to invest in Elgey and Fainu, so they are the first picks for 6 & 14.

I agree with others, I think Des may run with Elliot on the wing and Paseka is definetly in des's plans.

 

[Kevinward777]

Parker lol... he’s no chance to start on a wing or in the centres. Paseka will also be in as others have already stated.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Albert Hopoate for Brad Parker
Taniela Paseka for Lloyd Perrett

That's the 17 I would go with.

 

[Ryan]

Assume Dylan is okay to play:

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jorge Taufua
03. Reuben Garrick
04. Dylan Walker
05. Albert Hopoate
06. Kane Elgey
07. Daly Cherry-Evans
08. Marty Taupau
09. Apisai Koroisou
10. Addin Fonua-Blake
11. Joel Thompson
12. Curtis Sironen
13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Manase Fainu
15. Kelepi Tanginoa
16. Taniela Paseka
17. Corey Waddell

Would be my team. Built for mobility and speed.

Heck, I'd even go the Storm route and put Suli on the bench instead of Fainu. Then, you could throw him on in the forwards, if the backline is playing well.

API is perfectly okay playing 80 minutes.

I'd also consider Elliott over Garrick or Hopoate. Whoever plays out of their skins in the trials.

 

[Fluffy]

Suli at centre is a joke, can't read the game at all and doesn't pass

 

[Ryan]

Suli at centre is a joke, can't read the game at all and doesn't pass

And couldn't run. Makes Jason King look like Usain Bolt. Also makes Kingy look anorexic these days. Suli is trying the George Rose diet .

 

[manly al]

Just have to wait and see if Des and his coaching staff can get something better from or bring out the best from Suli "s undoubted ability this season . Would still tend to be on the optimistic side that he can go better but again will just have to wait and see i guess .

 

[anthonyb1965]

And couldn't run. Makes Jason King look like Usain Bolt. Also makes Kingy look anorexic these days. Suli is trying the George Rose diet .

 

[Ryan]

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We all have our vices mate. Suli is my new Jye Mullane. BUT, end of the day, we are so light in the backs, we may need him.
I actually wish we kept Uate tbh. Guy may have dropped a few balls, but he was fast and explosive.

The way almost every team targeted Suli / Parker, when they wanted or needed a try game after game was so frustrating last season.

 

[MW66]

I didn’t think Hopoate was eligible until mid season due to his age?

 

[BOZO]

And couldn't run. Makes Jason King look like Usain Bolt. Also makes Kingy look anorexic these days. Suli is trying the George Rose diet .

The Rose diet might not have worked for George but it might work for Suli .
On the serious side . George was a very dominant player when he had his weight under control . One of my favourites actually .
A Good hearted bloke as well . Just loved his food . We all love something too much .

 

[BOZO]

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Thats our boy! . He is only just 20 years of age and our feathered friend Ryan is judging him like he was 40 and over the hill .
Bring on the new 2019 Sea eagles !

 

[Kevinward777]

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Looks like he’s lost a bit... that’s for certain. Undoubtedly talented.

 

[maxta]

I reckon Suli will have a decent 2019 and he copped too much pressure early on.....nothing to do with excusing his behaviour, just never seen him close to the early hype, a young Falau or Inglis deserve the wraps he got ....
Young Jade Anderson seems forgotten, speed and anticipation and plays wing/fullback.....a few kg and some experience could be a suprise.
Think Waddell from Penrith will sneak a bench spot 2019 and a starter from 2020

 

[Ben]

Remember Suli spent all of last season losing all that weight he had piled on so never really got into any real conditioning. This off season he will be in much better shape and 100% Des will be having a very close eye on him. I think we will see a fitter, stronger and explosive Suli this season.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

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I think if he lost the hair he would look a lot leaner. I like the kid and think he'll only get better.

 

[brad]

I'm on the Suli train , he's young and obviously talented . Big year coming up for him.