Pre-Game Tigers v Manly [Round 8, 2023]

[Woodsie]

If some of the tin foil hat brigade are correct ... and funny games are being played with team announcements ....

Then the vengeful wrath of Saint Cajetan will descend from the heavens to smote them .... THE NRL do not take it lightly ..

With the bookmakers and punters all making and taking odds ... and risking their hard earned ... the playing of ducks and drakes has completely disappeared other than for last minute injury tests ...

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

@Mark from Brisbane you are thinking of Desball, Flanno will have the backline tuned up in the garage ready to roll.

Is Flanagan supposed to be our attack coach? Hmmm. Our attack has been easily as clunky as our defence so far this year! Though gradual improvement is all we can ask I guess.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

From memory, so far our teams haven't sprung any late changes. So indeed an interesting bench this week. Shows at least the coaches have some sort of plan for the game, which can't be a bad thing.

 

[ALinda]

Positivity undoubtedly supports our health and well-being as much as the negativity corrodes it.

What a great thought for the day (and for that matter, in general). Well said, thanks.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Positivity undoubtedly supports our health and well-being as much as the negativity corrodes it.

Are you positive about that? For many medical tests the result we're hoping for is a negative. 🙂

 

[ALinda]

Maybe Seibs wants Weekes to get some game time, and Blacktown is where it’s best achieved, where he’ll play the full 80.

Maybe... Reading this reminded me that after the game on Friday I saw Weekes doing speed laps with a trainer. I've seen this after games previously by bench players (e.g. Schu, Burbo) who've only had a short stint or no game time. You could be right.

 

[Brookie Bob]

The Wests Tigers' hidden weapon

"He’s a freak. Just watching his carries on the way back, (I’m) so proud of him."

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Woodsie]

I have a bad feeling about this one. Seen it all before. High expectation leading to whithering disappointment.

Yeah nah ... This is a much better coached team ...

 

[Disco]

Its not just about us.

Lets not underestimate the Tigers, three of their losses have been by six or less, two by 12 points and one flogging.

Coming off the bye and desperate they will but up a fight.

We play like we did against Melbourne and we win big but if we play like we did V the Knights or Panthers then we are in a right tussle.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Its not just about us.

Lets not underestimate the Tigers, three of their losses have been by six or less, two by 12 points and one flogging.

Coming off the bye and desperate they will but up a fight.

We play like we did against Melbourne and we win big but if we play like we did V the Knights or Panthers then we are in a right tussle.

Yup !!!!

 

[manlyfan76]

Yeah nah ... This is a much better coached team ...

Yes the twent years were the worst in club history.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Will be interesting if Seibold makes any changes
Bullemor for 80 mins will be good to see
Will Fainu actually get a bench spot , with no real cover if a back goes off
Manly need to aim up again or all last Weeks effort was for nothing

 

[ElectricEagle]

No idea why, but we always seem to struggle with the Tigers. Fingers crossed.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Will be interesting if Seibold makes any changes
Bullemor for 80 mins will be good to see
Will Fainu actually get a bench spot , with no real cover if a back goes off
Manly need to aim up again or all last Weeks effort was for nothing

Can’t see Bully going for 80 mins , he’s a middle , been training as a middle and I doubt he’d have 80 mins in him.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Can’t see Bully going for 80 mins , he’s a middle , been training as a middle and I doubt he’d have 80 mins in him.

Interesting though named in the back row and normally don't sub backrowers so expecting the side to change slightly

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Interesting though named in the back row and normally don't sub backrowers so expecting the side to change slightly

Yeah I can’t see that side as named , running out.

 

[The Wheel]

Samuela Fainu ready to step up on NRL stage

Powerful young forward Samuela Fainu is set to become the latest player from the very successful Sea Eagles Pathways program to play NRL for Manly.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Samuela Fainu ready to step up on NRL stage

Powerful young forward Samuela Fainu is set to become the latest player from the very successful Sea Eagles Pathways program to play NRL for Manly.

www.seaeagles.com.au

You want your talented young players coming into a strong side and this is perfect timing for Samuela and good signs for Manly with several really good kids starting to get a run in first grade. Gives a boost of excitement too in a game that otherwise might have felt a little flat for Manly

 

[Sheikheagle]

Sounds like Samuela is a lock to play. So only keppie or woodsy to drop out for a utility. No way they drop T sips.

 

[Brookie Bob]

Manly need to aim up again or all last Weeks effort was for nothing

Or our other players in the team 😉