The big question ....

[Woodsie]

OK .... all you coaches ...... does Dessie play DCE and Jake on the run on side this weekend ..... play them off the bench .... or rest both of them ....

Obviously how they pulled up is the main factor .... but with 2 points probably the difference between making the 8 or missing out ....

For mine .... unless they have a broken leg .... they play ....

 

[Loobs]

I think it's been proven in recent years you can back them up no issues.

 

[frank stokes]

I think both start but Jake probably rests earlier and longer than usual... DCE will be fine but will probably get a rest if the game is clearly over at some point in 2nd half

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

They’ll play , for sure

 

[ricardo]

They play. Jake may get reduced minutes with Boyle (?) Getting a few more. DCE to command the ship for the full 80

 

[HappilyManly]

Jakey needs a win, it's been a bad 3 game losing streak for him 🙂

 

[Jock]

Had a word with Jake at breakfast at the team hotel. He indicated he was fine after last night. Got to play both. We need the 2 points

 

[ManEagle]

They have both apparently pulled up ok so should be on the run on side with an early mark for a good performances putting the game away and out of reach early in the second half. Tom can be added to that too.

 

[47MVEagle]

Both will want to play, I think they should.

 

[TimmyQ]

OK .... all you coaches ...... does Dessie play DCE and Jake on the run on side this weekend ..... play them off the bench .... or rest both of them ....

Obviously how they pulled up is the main factor .... but with 2 points probably the difference between making the 8 or missing out ....

For mine .... unless they have a broken leg .... they play ....

Yep I think just their presence out there will make a big difference. This is a game where we need all our big name cattle on the field

 

[maxta]

I 100% play them...in fact I think they will both be keen to get back to help Manly.
Thing is, just having the presence of these 2 and probably Turbo, is a HUGE confidence to the team...that's aside from what footy they produce on game day....the entire team has a lift and extra confidence with the return of these Top shelf, Quality players.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

These guys are professional athletes and would be an automatic inclusion for mine. Plus I don't think you could stop them playing even if you tried.

 

[Bearfax]

Play both, but I'd give both time on the bench. I presume Elliott is there to cover for Turbo, but it also gives opportunity to move Cust to half and maybe Walker or Fainu to 5/8 for brief periods to allow Turbo and DCE time out if needed. The forwards can cover for Jake if he needs more time on the bench..

 

[Woodsie]

These guys are professional athletes and would be an automatic inclusion for mine. Plus I don't think you could stop them playing even if you tried.

Agree .... the only thing that changes that ... is that was DCE's first game in yonks .... to back up 4 days later is a big ask .... but he is a weapon .... so if he is good to go .... play him.

 

[Class of 96]

Agree .... the only thing that changes that ... is that was DCE's first game in yonks .... to back up 4 days later is a big ask .... but he is a weapon .... so if he is good to go .... play him.

Sure is a big ask after so long out, but he looked pretty fresh at the end of Origin which did surprise me. Let him loose on the Cowgirls, in a completely non-sexual way of course.

 

[mave]

Play them both.
We need a win.

 

[Mitch]

Daly Cherry-Evans says he’s hopeful of playing for Manly this weekend. Ankle is feeling ‘pretty good’, doesn’t think he’s taken any backward steps with it. #Origin #NRL@10NewsFirstQLD

 

[brad]

They will be there 100% .

 

[pjayz]

Agree .... the only thing that changes that ... is that was DCE's first game in yonks .... to back up 4 days later is a big ask .... but he is a weapon .... so if he is good to go .... play him.

Agreed. The other thing is that a confident DCE is a very dangerous DCE - he will gain tremendous confidence winning the first game as captain and that only bodes well for us.

 

[madmax]

OK .... all you coaches ...... does Dessie play DCE and Jake on the run on side this weekend ..... play them off the bench .... or rest both of them ....

Obviously how they pulled up is the main factor .... but with 2 points probably the difference between making the 8 or missing out ....

For mine .... unless they have a broken leg .... they play ....

Woodsie.....Jake only played 50 mins last night so think he’ll start! DCE played 80 so may come off the bench if at all depending on how the game goes?