Game Day: Manly v Bulldogs [Round 23, 2016]

[HappilyManly]

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jorge Taufua
3. Dylan Walker
4. Brayden Wiliame
5. Matthew Wright
6. Jamie Lyon
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Darcy Lussick
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Addin Fonua-blake
11. Martin Taupau
12. Jamie Buhrer
13. Jake Trbojevic

Interchange:
14. Lewis Brown
15. Josh Starling
16. Nathan Green
17. Siosaia Vave

Be Manly - Don't be a Dawg!

 

[Turbo]

Matt Parcell is worrying me. Round 15 does his calf. Than he injured his hamstring. Now his Ankle until next week.

 

[COMMANDER]

What's the go with Nate?

 

[Ben]

Good to see AFB in starting side. Beyond me why he isn't picked every week....

 

[Kevinward777]

That's a good side but would rather Myles on the bench and Green to NSW Cup. Hopefully Nate will be a late inclusion. Like the extra size in our starting pack against the Dogs.

 

[Nordburg]

I know many on here are not Leary fans,although I'm sure those bagging him this yr were cheering him last yr,but how does a player get dropped after only playing 5 minutes last week and 10 the week before?If Barret/Bozo are not fans of him,why pick him when they can pick someone else that they may use that'll benefit the side with longer spells on the field

 

[Ben]

I know many on here are not Leary fans,although I'm sure those bagging him this yr were cheering him last yr,but how does a player get dropped after only playing 5 minutes last week and 10 the week before?If Barret/Bozo are not fans of him,why pick him when they can pick someone else that they may use that'll benefit the side with longer spells on the field

One word........ Utility

Now Lyon back into the side Walker goes back to centres and pushes Brown back to 'utility' bench spot.

If Parcell was fit i would say Api would be pushed back to bench utility spot and Brown would miss out altogether.

Not everyone has been fit so we haven't seen that yet.

 

[The Who]

I note that Liam Knight hasn't been picked in Reserve grade. Did he get suspended last match, or is he injured?

 

[Nordburg]

One word........ Utility

Now Lyon back into the side Walker goes back to centres and pushes Brown back to 'utility' bench spot.

If Parcell was fit i would say Api would be pushed back to bench utility spot and Brown would miss out altogether.

Not everyone has been fit so we haven't seen that yet.

My point is that the team has been struggling in the 2nd half of games whilst 1 some times 2 fresh players are left twiddling their thumbs on the bench.Im a Leary fan but it doesn't matter who's on the pine,Barrett/Bozo needs to use the bench much better

 

[Ben]

My point is that the team has been struggling in the 2nd half of games whilst 1 some times 2 fresh players are left twiddling their thumbs on the bench.Im a Leary fan but it doesn't matter who's on the pine,Barrett/Bozo needs to use the bench much better

I agree with you but they seem to like the 'utility' value more than having AFB running off the back fence.
Its only for injury cover in a game and i can see why they do it but hasn't been 'utilised' as such

 

[Budgie]

What's the go with Nate?

He prefers to play State of Origin - for Queensland.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

What's the go with Nate?

Nates all good , he's only there to play SOO!

 

[eagle66]

I note that Liam Knight hasn't been picked in Reserve grade. Did he get suspended last match, or is he injured?

was put on report in the last minute of the match for a spear tackle.

 

[The Quirkster]

Brad Parker is in Reserve Grade.

I wouldn't mind seeing him in Wright's spot.

By the way, has anyone been watching Hopoate? How's he playing?

And how about Pratt? At least he can kick goals.

 

[Kevinward777]

was put on report in the last minute of the match for a spear tackle.

Boy Knight seems to have some discipline problems, on and off the field. Hope he can turn it around because he has a ton of potential.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Yes, hope so. Coulda-been is several levels lower than has-been.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Is Parcell definitely unavailable?

No Myles and AFB at starting prop screams last minute team changes.

 

[maxta]

If forwards rip in as they have the past month...the addition of Lyon should steady the ship, plus add extra options when in good attacking field position.
Manly by 4

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

The injury update from MWSE suggests Parcell / Myles are still two weeks away.

That's almost 3 months for Parcell, and you'd almost think it might be better not to play him again in 2016 ( now that we can't make the finals).

As for Myles, his absence has meant a few younger guys get a chance so that's a bonus I reckon.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

AFB in is a good selection the more game time this young fellow gets the better