Pre-Game Chooks V Manly [Finals Week 2, 2024]

[Dion Johnson]

When Aloiai, Bullemor and Brown were on against the Dogs our go forward virtually stopped. At times we even struggled to get off our line and there were even sets where the first 3 or 4 hit ups after a kick were done by the backs with no forwards even in the picture.

I'll actually concede that our middle defence wasn't as bad as I made out. We did manage to hold on and keep it close enough for the comeback. Though it wasn't until Jake, Paseka and Lodge came back on that we started to get on top.

I wonder if anyone noticed that Jake actually spent time on the bench during the game?

I noticed Jake getting a breather which is needed, he can be more effective playing 60 minutes.

I agree when Tent and Lodge were on the go forward and the momentum from that was getting them on top in the ruck particularly their second stint.

Brown, Jake and Alioia were on together the last couple of games we have lost go forward and the ruck, Seibold changed it up slightly this week by giving Bully 32 minutes and Jake 60 minutes, I thought Bully was good this week with his runs.

 

[HoldenV8]

I noticed Jake getting a breather which is needed, he can be more effective playing 60 minutes.

I agree when Tent and Lodge were on the go forward and the momentum from that was getting them on top in the ruck particularly their second stint.

Brown, Jake and Alioia were on together the last couple of games we have lost go forward and the ruck, Seibold changed it up slightly this week by giving Bully 32 minutes and Jake 60 minutes, I thought Bully was good this week with his runs.

Unfortunately as far as our front row depth goes, once you get past Paseka and Lodge the quality does drop off a bit. And we're not likely to keep Lodge......

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

So, just crazy man Hargreaves to come in, no big deal. We'll get a few penalties from him.

Perhaps even a sin-bin or send offf.

 

[master blaster]

Its quite ironic isn't it. JWH started with us and hopefully he finishes with us. I dont think we will get any favours with this game, with whinging Robbo and all his complaints, I am surprised he hasn't been sanctioned for his last 2 sprays and I am hoping they dont go out of their way to please him, after all, Uncle Nick wont be happy if they lose

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

our forum is so dead compared to some other teams like the dogs.. wish we had more ppl posting

Like you, I once thought it was vibrant at the kennel, but usually pretty feral over there - prefer quality to quantity.

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

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Love them or hate them the respect is always there 🤝

Mate, fess up...
You well & truly cherry-picked that one!
I've had a look at the game day thread (post game) but only came across disparaging comments.
I was going to comment there, but thought it would be unwelcome & taken the wrong way.

 

[TJ55]

Mate, fess up...
You well & truly cherry-picked that one!
I've had a look at the game day thread (post game) but only came across disparaging comments.
I was going to comment there, but thought it would be unwelcome & taken the wrong way.

It came up on my Twitter feed, of course I’m not going to share a negative disrespectful post on another teams forum,that’s achieving nothing. Just showing that there is respect there, I’ve seen plenty of really low comments from Manly fans too with ultra racism etc but I take it with a grain of salt just as you should too. There’s ****heads in every club but it doesn’t make them all bad. I wouldn’t bother commenting there, some people just don’t take it well.

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

It came up on my Twitter feed, of course I’m not going to share a negative disrespectful post on another teams forum,that’s achieving nothing. Just showing that there is respect there, I’ve seen plenty of really low comments from Manly fans too with ultra racism etc but I take it with a grain of salt just as you should too. There’s ****heads in every club but it doesn’t make them all bad. I wouldn’t bother commenting there, some people just don’t take it well.

No doubt there are ****heads in every club. I did find it saddening to read how some of the Manly fans allegedly behaved

 

[Waz13]

When Aloiai, Bullemor and Brown were on against the Dogs our go forward virtually stopped. At times we even struggled to get off our line and there were even sets where the first 3 or 4 hit ups after a kick were done by the backs with no forwards even in the picture.

I'll actually concede that our middle defence wasn't as bad as I made out. We did manage to hold on and keep it close enough for the comeback. Though it wasn't until Jake, Paseka and Lodge came back on that we started to get on top.

I wonder if anyone noticed that Jake actually spent time on the bench during the game?

I def noticed Jake in the bench for a good stint and applauded Siebold for finally doing it. He needs to be subbed every game imo.

 

[ManlyTragic]

our forum is so dead compared to some other teams like the dogs.. wish we had more ppl posting

It’s quality not quantity…

Just sayin’

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I def noticed Jake in the bench for a good stint and applauded Siebold for finally doing it. He needs to be subbed every game imo.

Lodge played 29 min v Sharks and 39 v Dogs, has clearly been working on fitness while recovering from the bicep. With both Paseka and Lodge playing decent minutes it will be easier to give Jake a break and for the benchies to play up tempo and give the Chooks a hard time.

 

[TJ55]

No doubt there are ****heads in every club. I did find it saddening to read how some of the Manly fans allegedly behaved

Yeah it’s unfortunate mate I’ve experienced it myself but as I said a few bad eggs doesn’t make a club bad, most of us have many friends who support a variety of teams

 

[The '47ers]

Its quite ironic isn't it. JWH started with us and hopefully he finishes with us. I dont think we will get any favours with this game, with whinging Robbo and all his complaints, I am surprised he hasn't been sanctioned for his last 2 sprays and I am hoping they dont go out of their way to please him, after all, Uncle Nick wont be happy if they lose

Hopefully they want Blobbos whinging gone as they'd rather Seibold's vanilla press conferences!

 

[TJ55]

How long has Saab got left, do you guys want the fox we can make a swap🤣

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

Hopefully they want Blobbos whinging gone as they'd rather Seibold's vanilla press conferences!

You sure?
They get pleasant Seibold regardless of result...
Only avoid angry puffy face if chooks win!

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

How long has Saab got left, do you guys want the fox we can make a swap🤣

You have seen Saab defend haven't you?

 

[krusty]

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Love them or hate them the respect is always there 🤝

You found a unicorn post!

 

[mave]

our forum is so dead compared to some other teams like the dogs.. wish we had more ppl posting

Fair few got run out of town for too much "negative posting" by the happy clapper(s).

In fairness too, a fair few left because of too much "negative posting".

Can't please everyone I guess, especially the thin skinned.

 

[Ashton Davis]

Bay 430 it is for me this Saturday. My best is a Sharks supporter and he got us tickets for the Friday night game as well

 

[Darknstormy]

I ended up having to come on here because I saw rumours from dogs fans of course that the nrl were looking at the DCE scrum play try or something, trying to take it off us or some bull*, which it was bull*. The comments are filled with manly shouldn't have scored from that forward pass, DCE should have got 10 for touching curran, the referee is the man of the match etc like blah blah blah, keep sooking.

The refs actually helping manly out…wow that’s a first lol