Pre-Game Eels v Manly [Round 3, 2024]

[BOZO]

That Parra backline looks outright disjointed and the bench weak. We definitely should win this.

Target Harper and We are Home !

 

[ManlyArmy]

For those heading to the game on Sunday, try and sit in Bay 209 or 208.

Manly section in 209, plus 208 is cheaper seats so hopefully get a good turnout of maroon and white like our game there in 2021. One of the best away days I've been to.

 

[SeaEagleSI1]

 

[double hoops]

This is a Big game. Consistency. Depth. How hungry are these Eagles this year?

I'm thinking this game comes down to players off the bench.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I’m definitely eager to see if we can retain the rage…we started strongly last year and the wheels fell off quickly against Penrith. It takes a certain mindset to get up each week and play with hunger. It’s been some time since Manly has gone on a big run…I’d love to see us set our season up with a 5-6 game winning run. Am I asking too much?!

 

[Waz13]

Aloai and Paseka are the key in this one. We beat them up in the middle like we have the opposition in the first two games and I think this one gets ugly for Parra.

 

[ALinda]

I’m definitely eager to see if we can retain the rage…we started strongly last year and the wheels fell off quickly against Penrith. It takes a certain mindset to get up each week and play with hunger. It’s been some time since Manly has gone on a big run…I’d love to see us set our season up with a 5-6 game winning run. Am I asking too much?!

Wouldn't we all love to see it. We'll soon find out in round 5 when we play Penrith. Against the premiers, with whom we don't have a good record, will be the big test.

 

[Remy]

Great news regarding Talau, nothing major with the possibility to lineup even this week if not next week. I thought he had a pretty solid debut and there's a base there that can be worked on and improved on with week to week consistent footy. He showed great signs that he is physical and contact friendly and he's got sound evasive skills with his footwork even if his speed is not to the level of Tolu. There's still about 4-5 weeks before Saab's return so the vacant winger audition continues and he's my favourite so far.

 

[Remy]

I’m definitely eager to see if we can retain the rage…we started strongly last year and the wheels fell off quickly against Penrith. It takes a certain mindset to get up each week and play with hunger. It’s been some time since Manly has gone on a big run…I’d love to see us set our season up with a 5-6 game winning run. Am I asking too much?!

I'd love to go 4-0 into the game against Penrith. Could you imagine how big that'd be. Back at Brooky after two weeks with possibly Lodge and Saab back as well as Sipley, still undefeated and a massive litmus test against the defending threepeat champs. Would be great for us early season to build on.

 

[maxta]

Eels have great front rowers and an offload, which will be a test.
The shifts to our left edge could be scary as have shown stil vulnerable out wide and can see Lane being dangerous with support players....and Gutho busy all day.
In saying the above , I feel the Eels have a heap more to be concerned about trying to stop Manly and unless the usual controversial Eel calls all day, see a 10 -16 point win

 

[Remy]

If Vaega does play on Sunday, it makes me more excited. He might not be the right long term option but him coming in once in a while with the energy and agression he brings is fun to watch. Until you notice the problems he has in his game lol.

Nevertheless, he is straight chaos and he is going to be buzzing with energy especially with a packed out Commban. And he's marking up on little Sean Russell (pray for him). I'm ready for a bit of Vaega chaos on a Sunday arvo.

 

[Eagle 1]

For those heading to the game on Sunday, try and sit in Bay 209 or 208.

Manly section in 209, plus 208 is cheaper seats so hopefully get a good turnout of maroon and white like our game there in 2021. One of the best away days I've been to.

We aren't tucked into a corner are we, just like we are at Suncorp. If we are, no wonder there're cheap.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Wouldn't we all love to see it. We'll soon find out in round 5 when we play Penrith. Against the premiers, with whom we don't have a good record, will be the big test.

That might be a bridge too far but I at least hope we give them a fair crack

 

[Eagle 1]

Wouldn't we all love to see it. We'll soon find out in round 5 when we play Penrith. Against the premiers, with whom we don't have a good record, will be the big test.

Not so much worried about the result, sure, a win would be great as long as it's close I'll be content. It's all about making the top 4 come Sep, from there anything and everything is possible.

 

[deanm]

IMHO, If we can keep RCG and Paulo quiet , we will win big

 

[Rafferty]

IMHO, If we can keep RCG and Paulo quiet , we will win big

Cartwright and Hopgood with their ball playing and second phase play are the ones I hope we keep quiet.

 

[StuBoot]

If Vaega does play on Sunday, it makes me more excited. He might not be the right long term option but him coming in once in a while with the energy and agression he brings is fun to watch. Until you notice the problems he has in his game lol.

Nevertheless, he is straight chaos and he is going to be buzzing with energy especially with a packed out Commban. And he's marking up on little Sean Russell (pray for him). I'm ready for a bit of Vaega chaos on a Sunday arvo.

I'm sorry @Remy, the excitement of him making an impact is tempered by the deficiencies he has - Tafua at the end had more speed and upside than Ray does in my opinion.
Moses and Brown will have a field day kicking to and in behind him.
Surely Faulalo on debut would give us more to be excited about.

I hope he proves me wrong.

 

[manly al]

I'm sorry @Remy, the excitement of him making an impact is tempered by the deficiencies he has - Tafua at the end had more speed and upside than Ray does in my opinion.
Moses and Brown will have a field day kicking to and in behind him.
Surely Faulalo on debut would give us more to be excited about.

I hope he proves me wrong.

Jorge quicker then Vagea ? Would have had the impression that Ray a bit more speed
Both good finishers close to the tryline , strong mid field runners , both some issues fielding high kicks at various times and reading the opposition's attack .
So in many respects , quite a few similar characteristics but would still think Ray just a bit more pace

 

[Shoe1]

Any news on whether "Israel" Talau has been training with the team.

 

[manly al]

Dylan Brown has seemed to go well against Manly sides in recent encounters and Gutho can be a bit of a menace factor as well .
Getting on top of their handy forward lineup is going to make it so much more favorable for another valuable win