Pre-Game Titans V Manly [Round 15, 2025]

[The '47ers]

Dads army would probably put up a better fight than this lot.

 

[manlyfan76]

Who could blame him. It's not like he could get back from Perth in a hurry, whereas the GC's a whole lot easier.
I think (hope) Haumole will play on Friday, unless of course there's a last minute delivery..

Hopefully he has four trys like new dad Garrick did.

 

[MW66]

This game has the same feel as the Newcastle game for me. Zero confidence. We may win but I will not be surprised if we lose. Away game on GC. What could go wrong!

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

This game has the same feel as the Newcastle game for me. Zero confidence. We may win but I will not be surprised if we lose. Away game on GC. What could go wrong!

Yeah, even though our win-loss, win-loss pattern suggests a win, I don't have a good feeling about this one. If the opposition decides they might also want to win the game, we will struggle.

Usually you'd say, "It's not about the other team, it's about us", but I'm not so sure with this current Manly squad. Winning or losing seems to depend entirely on whether or not we encounter any resistance.

 

[Eagle 1]

Hopefully he has four trys like new dad Garrick did.

If Ola's switched on, he'll be to hard for the Titans to contain.

 

[DeadCats]

I had more concerns for last week than this week. Tom back, Taukeiaho back. Sure no Lehi but that's a like for like with Turbo. I think with weight of Origin off his shoulders DCE will benefit. Croker with a few games under his belt now... just feels like a safer beat this week. One certainty I think is a 50+ combined teams points game.

Bigger picture: there is a mental issue team-wise. Last week a perfect example. I'm not a DCE knocker - far from it as I think he's still one of the best halves going round and when everyone's over the 'bag DCE' syndrome, passing years will show him to be one of the best ever - but it's not just the body that ages but mental speed. Just takes a bit more time to sum things up, make the quick decision, etc. His time is up in my opinion, simply due to Old Man Time waits for no-one. I also believe DCE has always been primarily an individual play half rather than a full on game manager. Luke Brooks is of a similar ilk IMO. From what I've seen of Jamal Fogarty I think next year will bring a slightly different mix. My one concern is that given his age this is a short term fix. If Joey Walsh is seen as the future in the halves, I'd bring him in next year.

Still, with the team we have, there's probably another two year premiership window for Manly. Never say never, but even if we finish in the top eight, this year has passed us. I'd love nothing more than to have egg on my face come the GF, but realistically from what I've seen of the head space of this team, ain't gonna happen.

 

[Brookie1973]

As with most games this year, it will depend more on the mindset of the opposition than us. If they turn up to play after Des put a rocket up them after last week, then we will struggle. We haven’t demonstrated a willingness to get in the trenches with a committed opposition so far this year.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Just to get you all in the mood. One of my favourite games of 2021.

The key message - When we are down 24 - 8, there's no need to worry (if it's 2021)

How good to see Turbo with no bandages running at full power. Almost unstoppable.

 

[globaleagle]

Just to get you all in the mood. One of my favourite games of 2021.

The key message - When we are down 24 - 8, there's no need to worry (if it's 2021)

That form feels like it was so long ago that the video should be in black and white.

 

[BOZO]

If they turn up to play after Des put a rocket up them after last week,

Des has had 2 full preseasons and One full season and a half of trying to lift his players and his rocket has ran out of gas.
Des has the lowest winning margin at the titans at 30% and that is Trent Barrett standards

How the Mighty Des has fallen
I thought I would never see the day

 

[BOZO]

That form feels like it was so long ago that the video should be in black and white.

Never fear feathered friend
The Great Turbo always come backs strong and winds back the clock and colours our Manly world

 

[globaleagle]

Never fear feathered friend
The Great Turbo always come backs strong and winds back the clock and colours our Manly world

Efkharisto

Bozo spelt backwards is Ozob

 

[BOZO]

Bigger picture: there is a mental issue team-wise.

Hello Dead Cats
I am glad you have 9 Lives that keep you posting
Our Head coach and Mentor is accountable and responsible for his teams mental issues
Great Mentors bring out the best out of their players spirits

 

[BOZO]

Efkharisto

Bozo spelt backwards is Ozob

Efkharisto ..... Wow !!! I am impressed with your Greek word
You must have a Greek back ground of Greek friends like Zorba ?

I do feel a bit backwards some times feathered friend
I do feel like a Ozob

 

[WiseyEagle]

What’s the answer? Asking for a friend.

Shave the beard and moustache. There is about 20 - 20kg weight in them

 

[Chunkytuna]

Why does Brooks get a spot every week? Surely he's failed enough times already.

Who would you put in instead?

 

[The Who]

Who would you put in instead?

TT2 for a start, and if that didn't work then Lehi.

 

[lsz]

This is an old fav of mine. Lord we were blessed with this team

 

[madmax]

Who would you put in instead?

Lehi

 

[Waz13]

We win every second week.

Manly 16+

And with the bye next week that means a win over Tigers too! Oh damn then week off v Souths, and I’m coming to Sydney for that game.