The Seibs / Flanno era ( to date).

[Mark from Brisbane]

Well I guess it all starts tonight , not that tonight will tell us too much about the new coaching set up.

But nevertheless, as an aside , I’m thinking the change up has really thrown up some different training methods and there is no doubt the media / promotion side of things is light years ahead of the secretive Hasler era.

Wether this transpires to better performances remains to be seen , and most media scribes seem to have us finishing around 13th so if that’s the case the experiment perhaps won’t have worked.

Much of course relies on the fitness of our fullback and how many games he can play, and I’d suggest the scribes are thinking he’ll only play a few games.

There’s no doubt rounds 1-8 are tough , in fact if we do better than 2/8 I’ll count that as a success, if we do better than this I’m thinking we will finish much higher.

But I gotta say so far I’m super impressed with the coaches , to date.

 

[MadMarcus]

But I gotta say so far I’m super impressed with the coaches , to date.

How could you not be! We haven't lost a game since they came on board!

 

[Budgie]

Well I guess it all starts tonight , not that tonight will tell us too much about the new coaching set up.

But nevertheless, as an aside , I’m thinking the change up has really thrown up some different training methods and there is no doubt the media / promotion side of things is light years ahead of the secretive Hasler era.

Wether this transpires to better performances remains to be seen , and most media scribes seem to have us finishing around 13th so if that’s the case the experiment perhaps won’t have worked.

Much of course relies on the fitness of our fullback and how many games he can play, and I’d suggest the scribes are thinking he’ll only play a few games.

There’s no doubt rounds 1-8 are tough , in fact if we do better than 2/8 I’ll count that as a success, if we do better than this I’m thinking we will finish much higher.

But I gotta say so far I’m super impressed with the coaches , to date.

I even like the commentary we’ve had from Seibs on some of the B team and where they’re at in the articles about Humphries and Fletcher.
Feels refreshing.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

A new season and a big shake up with the coaching side
Got no complaints so far all been positive from the staff an will reflect on the squad , Hopefully no serious injuries and can see a good season coming
Go Manly

 

[bob dylan]

And please if we get pumped by 30 or similar dont write the season off yet.

 

[manlyfan76]

If it's not better than the twenty bawitt years I'll swim from Manly to the bridge.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

Even thou I was firmly camp Hasler and I wish he had have had another year with Tommy and Co in full fitness I'm super pumped for 2023.

Many have us in that no man's land of 13th to 8th but I'm much more positive. I can see us pushing a top 4 if Tommy stays fit and things fall into place.

I'm even going so far as predicting 2nd or 3rd if there are no major meltdowns.

Top 5 things this year.

5. Paseka and Keppie to step up and own the middle.
4. Garrick and Koula to really tear it up in the centre
3.saab to score for fun when he returns
2. The shoe to shine
1. Seibold can coach


Go you beautiful things.

 

[BOZO]

The Seibs /Flanno era to date perspective......

The Honeymoon period is the most happiest period of all
I wish them both long term success and happiness

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

And please if we get pumped by 30 or similar dont write the season off yet.

Yep, I like a good knee-jerk as much as the next man, but take a look at both team lists and you realise this is very much a trial for both clubs. A lopsided score either way won't mean much.

 

[Under the Sticks]

You could see the difference even though they were reserve graders.

Dymock giving the HT chat, Flanno revving up Johns and the fitness and line speed at the end were key differences to Desball

 

[Simonmyers11]

Cooper Johns is a likeable character.

Good interview after the game, good things to say about the current culture and what Seibold is trying to do by bringing the squad together and playing for each other.

 

[Under the Sticks]

@Mark from Brisbane id throw Dymock in the thread title too, I think he is a key part of the coaching team more than assistants in past seasons.

 

[maxta]

The side looked more committed and was jam packed with NSW cup players and only a trial - that speaks volumes for the coaching staff itself in these early days

 

[BOZO]

Tonights Resolute win was an Inspiring win that lifted players and fans spirits
above the disappointment of last year that ended with a capitulation of seven losses in a row

Winning at Manly is everything and tonights win was everything we could ask from our coaching staff and all our players that represent our legendary club

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

Yep, I like a good knee-jerk as much as the next man, but take a look at both team lists and you realise this is very much a trial for both clubs. A lopsided score either way won't mean much.

Until we win! 2023 premiership locked in.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

@Mark from Brisbane id throw Dymock in the thread title too, I think he is a key part of the coaching team more than assistants in past seasons.

Agree. Good to see snake in a more active role on the sideline.

 

[winnyason]

I was happy to see Bullemore as an actual middle. Amazing what picking blokes in position does

 

[Once Was Brissie Kid]

Manly in 2022 down by 14 with just 30 minutes on the clock? How ya goin' gov? Game over.

Last night the best aspect was we saw our Manly team with some spirit and fortitude. If that is a sneak peek of 2023, then well done to the new coaching staff and playing squad.

 

[The Wheel]

Agree. Good to see snake in a more active role on the sideline.

Yeah Chad Randall V Snake is like Phar Lap and Raddish

 

[Rocky]

Definitively some promising early signs.

• Players picked in position
• Youngsters with some belief - they know if they perform, they will get a sniff
• Resilience after being down on the scoreboard.

Welcome to having a coaching staff that is aware that we are in 2023 and not 2013.