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  1. Mark from Brisbane

    The Finals thread: (week 1)

    Not yet absolutely confirmed but this looks like when the games will be , no Manly which is very sad but still should be an interesting set of games.
  2. Mark from Brisbane

    Your top 8 picks ( how did you go )

    Now that the top 8 is decided it’s probably time to have a look at your picks. Getting them in order would be a impossible task and I wasn’t really looking for that , rather who could pick the teams that made the top 8. Most of us picked at least 5 of the 8, many picked 6/8 , only three picked...
  3. Mark from Brisbane

    Almost time to review your top 8 picks

    Just had a squiz , and shows you how hard it is to pick a top 8 that’s even close. Out of about 40 that picked only two had the Raiders , and both picked them in 8th spot. I’ll do a bit of an “ evaluation “ after the 8 are locked in and update this thread.
  4. Mark from Brisbane

    Good luck to our Tipping Comp Finalists

    I think it’s a battle between the top 2, but depending on what they pick anyone in the top 5 could potentially win. Again , in typical fashion , I finish about 6-7 points off the lead, maybe if I spent a but more time on research I might do better.
  5. Mark from Brisbane

    Wildcard Weekend ( thoughts )

    Top 6 get a week off. 7th plays 10th , winner goes into the 8 8th plays 9th , winner goes into the 8 Would certainly add some interest to the Finals , and a real benefit to finish top 6. It’s Phil Slothfield’s idea, but forget that , and is seriously being considered by the NRL , probably...
  6. Mark from Brisbane

    2026 ( the Nostradamus thread )

    With 2025 already ****ed I thought I’d start a thread about 2026 and what we can expect to see ( based on what we know for sure & I guess a fair bit of speculation ). Things we know **The Chaser out , Fogarty in. **Sipley to Super League **Turbo & Jurbo on backended HUGE deals **Jazz to...
  7. Mark from Brisbane

    The way forward

    It’s pretty depressing being a Manly fan currently , I’m not sure we are at rock bottom but we certainly are nearing those rocks. So , given that we aren’t going to get new owners anytime soon , and highly highly unlikely to find a super rich benefactor we as a club are going to have to...
  8. Mark from Brisbane

    Is this where we are headed ( NRL)

    I’ve been banging on about how the rich clubs are doing well and we ( not a rich club ) are just one of the middling clubs , and will continue to be the same under the current ownership structure. My point in case. The English Super League 12 sides currently ( I think a couple folded ) but...
  9. Mark from Brisbane

    The Elephant in the room

    Not sure it’s an Elephant but we can blame injuries , short turnarounds, whatever you like for our recent form but let’s face it , this all started after the “ big announcement “. Yes the first game after , we won, but it was the Eels and you could see on the day the Dollar Chaser was going to...
  10. Mark from Brisbane

    There’s now a prize for my top 8 comp

    Did some cleaning out this morning and found in a box I hadn’t opened for years some scarves that were done for the 2009/2012 World Club Challenge games ( both in Leeds UK). So, for the member who gets the top 8 , in order ( need to do that to seperate as many will possibly get the 8 ) you’ll...
  11. Mark from Brisbane

    Round 1 side , your best guess

    @Ryan is usually the master of this , and his choices of Bully ( run on) and Talau ( at 12) might eventuate but I doubt it. So , you’ve seen the two trial games , and at this stage no injuries meaning every player is available SO who ya picking for round 1, 1-17 ??? 1 Turbo 2 Saab 3 Koula 4...
  12. Mark from Brisbane

    The top 8 for 2025 ( your choice )

    It’s simple , again , your top 8 from 1 through to 8 , in order. You’ll have until kick off of the 2025 season to make adjustments. After that the thread gets locked down and will be reviewed after round 26. Start posting boys ( and girls ) and the next of luck to all who participate.
  13. Mark from Brisbane

    The first 8 rounds will define the year

    Yep , looking at the draw , I think we are going to get a good indication of how successful ( or not ) the 25 year will be after the first two months . I know the draw gets easier later in the year , but if we are say 2/8 it’ll be almost impossible to come back from there. A pass for me is 4/8...
  14. Mark from Brisbane

    Premiers 2025

    Yeah I know we’d all love it to be us , and I guess you never know but realistically whilst I think we’ll improve really well this year I think Premiers is a bridge ( or two ) too far. No, rather it’s “ can the Panthers do the unthinkable and win 5 in a row “?? Or is it the Drizzles to lose ...
  15. Mark from Brisbane

    My top 8 thread ( this isn’t it)

    I’ll post this up the week before the competition starts which will allow for the trials to come and go and for pre season major injuries to happen ( or not ). Going to be a highly interesting year I think.
  16. Mark from Brisbane

    Round 1 team prediction

    Well now the massive signing season is over ( 😂😂😂) I think we can start to talk about the selections for round 1 ( all subject to fitness of course ). This one from Fox League SEA EAGLES Predicted Round 1 team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau...
  17. Mark from Brisbane

    Wayne Cousins ( Media Manager)

    It’s been announced today that Wayne ( Cuzzo as most would know him ) has been “ let go “ from the club effective immediately. I don’t know anything other than this and just sharing here as I’ve read it elsewhere. Wayne came along after I’d finished my work with the club so personally I had...
  18. Mark from Brisbane

    Who’s “ stepping up” in 2025

    Well looks like our top 30 is close to being set , no superstars signed but a few promising youngsters. So who is going to surprise
  19. Mark from Brisbane

    The Jake Conundrum

    Firstly let me acknowledge he’s a Manly legend ( already ) and there’s no way you can doubt his absolute passion for the club or his desire to win. However, if his salary is to be believed ( and I know that often this can be exaggerated) then at $950k per annum he’s certainly taking a big slice...
  20. Mark from Brisbane

    Best win of the year

    Knocked about badly ( first half ), star fullback injured and playing through pain , possession badly against them. And EVERYONE on Silvertails throwing the towel in ( me included ). But not our players , oh no , not them, unlike us losers they never gave up. A win for the ages. A coaching...

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1 Raiders 24 19 0 5 148 44
2 Storm 24 17 0 7 212 40
3 Bulldogs 24 16 0 8 120 38
4 Broncos 24 15 0 9 172 36
5 Sharks 24 15 0 9 109 36
6 Warriors 24 14 0 10 21 34
7 Panthers 24 13 1 10 107 33
8 Roosters 24 13 0 11 132 32
9 Dolphins 24 12 0 12 125 30
10 Sea Eagles 24 12 0 12 21 30
11 Eels 24 10 0 14 -76 26
12 Cowboys 24 9 1 14 -146 25
13 Tigers 24 9 0 15 -135 24
14 Rabbitohs 24 9 0 15 -181 24
15 Dragons 24 8 0 16 -130 22
16 Titans 24 6 0 18 -199 18
17 Knights 24 6 0 18 -300 18

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