Game day V Sharks

[Ben]

Should of played the game at Brookie

 

[1969]

Wishful thinking there?

Perhaps, but didn.t see Elgey trying to rip his jersey off. I would like to see Gutho injury free at least, dissappointed in Elgey though, I expected more...

 

[brad]

Everyone quoted Des and his team as the saviors. I saw nothing different to what I saw last season. Poor defensively. Poor conditioning. Poor intensity.

It's a trial in case you haven't noticed mate . That's what they are for to get combos and ......... sorry not going to explain it to you .

 

[maxta]

Is this thread a stitch up??
A trial boys n girls
If trials decided premierships NZ would have 6 trophies and the Eels would be world beaters....a bit of common sense please

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Perhaps, but didn.t see Elgey trying to rip his jersey off. I would like to see Gutho injury free at least, dissappointed in Elgey though, I expected more...

Pretty sure Gutho is still over at the Eels! I'm sure you meant 'Hodko'.

 

[double hoops]

If I could change just one thing. It would be move Jake to prop. We all love Jake and he is a good one. I just don't believe he is the style of player needed at lock.

No on would suggest Sam Burgess isn't a gun. Yet Cam Murray is the first choice 13 at the bunnies for the same reason.

 

[The Wheel]

Injuries

 

[The Wheel]

WTF is going on with shark park and the surface??? Two knee injuries better off playing the trial on a decent ground with decent grass

 

[Fluffy]

from what i saw our depth looks worse than last year, outside of Elliott and Jetski none of them looked close to first grade and certainly not out to try and impress.

 

[lsz]

Here's one I found:
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...s-swoop-to-snatch-victory-20110226-1b9bx.html

Stewart returns as Sea Eagles swoop to snatch victory
February 27, 2011

Warriors 12 Manly 14

BRETT STEWART has made a successful comeback to rugby league in Manly's 14-12 pre-season trial win over the New Zealand Warriors at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.

The gifted fullback played 20 minutes against the New Zealand side and declared himself on track to play in his side's round one NRL match against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on March 12.

Stewart, returning to the game after consecutive season-ending knee injuries, hadn't played since the first round in 2010.
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The 26-year-old said he ''couldn't be happier'' with his cameo appearance and was keen to get some more game time under his belt.

A try to Vic Mauro eight minutes from time gave his side the win.

The Warriors had led for much of the physical encounter but couldn't quite close out the match.

Ahead 6-4 at halftime after a try to second-rower Ben Matulino, the Warriors extended the lead to 12-4 in the 52nd minute when a neat cut-out pass from Feleti Mateo put winger Kevin Locke over in the right corner and James Maloney converted.

However, the Warriors were guilty of failing to complete their sets consistently enough while Manly, benefiting from a superior completion rate, hung in.

The biggest talking point of the first 40 minutes was a high shot on Warriors forward Michael Luck by Manly prop Jason King. It was a tackle that left Luck prostrate and incensed his team-mates and the crowd. A powder keg atmosphere was brewing.

The crowd wanted King to be sent off. He was allowed to stay on but sanity prevailed when Manly coach Des Hasler interchanged him soon after to take the heat off.

Luck was assisted from the field but team doctor John Mayhew said there were no concerns about his state.

King is likely to have cause for concern with the NRL's match review committee certain to take an interest in the tackle which seemed to challenge the bounds of legality.

But with the wind behind them the visitors finished off strongly, taking advantage of a number of errors from their opposition.

Michael Oldfield scored a soft try to get Manly in touching distance and when Mauro scored the decisive try after a handling error from Warriors winger Krisnan Inu, the visitors took the lead.

Manly's other points had come from a first-half try to Jamie Buhrer.

A large crowd of 15,000 watched the match and contributed to the Christchurch earthquake appeal.

But the 14-12 result was of minimal concern to Warriors coach Ivan Cleary as he contemplated the club's season-opener titled the 'Battle of Eden' against a new-look Parramatta side on March 12.

Cleary and his assistant Tony Iro derived much more from a contest that was at times brutal, certainly torrid, and fully tested their players' resolve.

Later Cleary said he had never known the club to have as much competition for spots in his time as coach, stretching back to 2006 and 126 games in charge.

He said he took ''great satisfaction'' from knowing he has several selection posers as the team now counts 13 days to the start of their 2011 campaign. There was great encouragement again in the efforts of new acquisitions Mateo and Shaun Berrigan.

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http://www.sportal.co.nz/league-news-display/warriors-downed-in-warm-up-113201

Warriors downed in warm-up
26/02/2011 8:56 PM
Matiu Workman
Sportal
The Warriors have had their first true test in the NRL pre-season, pipped 14-12 by the Manly Sea Eagles at North Harbour on Saturday, although that wasn't the worst news for local fans.

Workhorse Michael Luck needed to be assisted off the field after a storming hit from number eight Jason King left the backrower lying on the field, needing the attention of two assistants. It was later revealed, however, there were no concerns for Luck's state.

The match began with a moment of silence for the lives lost in the Christchurch earthquake, and provided a sombre reminder for everyone about the impact of the earthquake on the country as a whole.

The Warriors carried the momentum for the majority of the half, and they were rewarded when Naenae lad Ben Matulino spun from a defender to score beside the posts.

That try sparked the visitors in to action, and after some good build-up work, Jamie Buhrer dotted down near the posts to get the visitors on the board.

Sea Eagles' coach Des Hasler's speech at half time paid dividends when the visitors came out firing, and had the Warriors immediately under the pump.

But against the run of play, lance Hohaia launced a 40m counter-attack that ended with Kevin Locke scoring in the corner to hand the Warriors a 12-4 lead to the delight of the 14,000-strong crowd.

But, just as the Warriors were looking comfortable, Michael Oldfield scored for the visitors to stun the home crowd.

And, with the Warriors' defence starting to tire, the Sea Eagles scored soon after to conjure a two-point lead with eight minutes to go.

It was the Warriors' first test of whether they had the resolve to overcome that deficit, but they failed to fire.

They did have one final opportunity in the last few seconds of the match as Locke streaked down the touchline, but his chip kick to chase was out of reach and the Manly defence held strong.

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/brett-stewart-in-comeback-cameo/story-e6frfgbo-1226012551216

Brett Stewart in comeback cameo

  * Cameron Bell
  * From: The Sunday Telegraph
  * February 26, 2011 8:46PM

  * MANLY 14 NEW ZEALAND 12

HE spent longer signing autographs after the game than he did on the field but Manly fullback Brett Stewart is back in business.

After a horror two years, in which he had two serious knee injuries and was acquitted of sexual assault charges only five months ago, Stewart played 20 minutes in his team's victory over the Warriors in Auckland.

After playing only six games since the Sea Eagles' 2008 grand final triumph, Stewart was relieved to have come through unscathed.

"I'm delighted to finally be back on the field and everything is going to plan for the start of the competition," he said in a statement. "I've worked hard with our medical staff over a long period of time and when I jumped on the plane to come over here for the game, I enjoyed every minute of being back in a team environment."

Stewart's first touch came from a scrum, while he also produced a trademark 30m burst.

Coach Des Hasler couldn't have been happier with his Star player's return.

"I'm delighted to have Brett back and our objective was to give him those 20 minutes," Hasler said. "He has come through the game and we look forward to having him fit and ready for round one."

The Warriors led 6-4 at the break and 12-8 inside the final 10 minutes. But the Sea Eagles hit back with eight minutes to go through a try to Vic Mauro, which was converted by young halfback Daly Cherry-Evans, to grab the win.

The match was marred by an all-in brawl in the 27th minute, which resulted in Manly captain Jason King being placed on report after he appeared to shoulder Michael Luck.

MANLY 14 (Jamie Buhrer, Michael Oldfield, Vic Mauro tries, Daly Cherry-Evans 1/3 goals) NEW ZEALAND 12 (Ben Matulino, Kevin Locke tries, James Maloney 2/2 goals)

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Fair enough but the whole time des was here we never seemed to have great trial form...also the damage barrett did to the club will take time (in not expecting miracles this year )

 

[Go manly]

Wow
Just tuned in
It seems we are hopeless
Bring back the off season
As Zachary use to day

Oh the pain the pain

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Interesting selections were Hodko and Parker, who were each solid enough. Looks like Des has sent a message to players like Suli and Elgey, if they want to play first grade they are going to have to force their way into the side by good form.
Garrick was good, took the hit-ups and looked like he really wanted to be there.
Marty was huge and too much for the Sharks reserve grade pack.

 

[BOZO]

Wow
Just tuned in
It seems we are hopeless
Bring back the off season
As Zachary use to day

Oh the pain the pain

 

[Harvies elbow]

Should have played at Brookie! I'd add a hahaha but it's not a laughing matter!

Well with injuries like that we might as well have.
Wonder if they got any?
Now that I think of it one of their big blokes tripped over the 10 metre line in the 1st quarter or maybe some loose turf.
Over to you buzz...

 

[Karin]

Just got home from the game Addin Fonua Blake (I am sure it was him) also went off injured in first half yet I can’t see any updates as to how he is going?

 

[BOZO]

Des Hasler’s return to Manly’s coaching hot seat has turned into a horror show with NSW Blues incumbent Tom Trbojevic racing the clock to be fit for round one.

A hamstring injury to Trbojevic is expected to keep him sidelined for up to a month, while big men Kelepi Tanginoa and Taniela Paseka also face four weeks on the sidelines after being forced off in Saturday’s 28-22 loss to Cronulla.

"Taniela and Kelepi, they're knee injuries. They'll have scans but it's at least a month on the sidelines," Hasler said.
"Tom Trbojevic's injury is a hamstring so it's about a month as well.

"Not the best of starts to lose two front-rowers and a fullback. But other players will step up and take their place."

Asked whether Trbojevic would be fit Manly's season opener against Wests Tigers, Hasler said: "Tom works very hard on injuries in particular but hamstrings are just such a tricky one".
NRL journeyman Brendan Elliott replaced the younger Trbojevic at fullback when he limped from the field shortly before halftime.

Hasler indicated that Elliott looms as Trbojevic’s most likely replacement at the back if the gun No.1 is not fit for the trip to Leichhardt on March 16.

Brother Jake also left Shark Park in a moon boot but assured reporters it was just a precautionary measure.

Manly host the Roosters next week on the Central Coast in their final trial match.

Veteran playmaker Trent Hodkinson partnered Daly Cherry-Evans at the scrumbase for much of the loss to the Sharks, but Hasler said ex-Titans half Kane Elgey would get his chance to impress against the premiers next Saturday.
he Sea Eagles had delayed naming their trial side, which ended up being a 30-man squad, until two hours before kick-off in a bid to ease speculation about Dylan Walker's availability.

The marquee centre is due back in Manly local court next week on domestic violence charges, but took his place on the right edge against Cronulla, threatening throughout a see-sawing contest.

 

[BOZO]

Just got home from the game Addin Fonua Blake (I am sure it was him) also went off injured in first half yet I can’t see any updates as to how he is going?

Our ,main concerns are Tom , Kelepi and Paseka .

 

[wombatgc]

Perhaps, but didn.t see Elgey trying to rip his jersey off. I would like to see Gutho injury free at least, dissappointed in Elgey though, I expected more...

Why, he was shiit at the Titans, shiit at Qld cup for Tweed. Our only hope is Hodgko can stay vertical. That’s all he needs to do to get the gig.

 

[mickqld]

Great to see that our injury prevention and fitness regimes are on a par with last year. 1 meaningless half hearted trial and 3 serious injuries to 3 top 17 players. Wonderful start plus the new ministry of defense concedes 28 pts to a Shatks 2nd string outfit. Definitely looking up then

 

[Harvies elbow]

Why, he was shiit at the Titans, shiit at Qld cup for Tweed. Our only hope is Hodgko can stay vertical. That’s all he needs to do to get the gig.

Or Croker.
Same boat...

 

[davohan123]

Just seems like we can’t take a trick re injuries.
People I know had grand plans for us this season but it was always going to be a rebuilding year.
Think 10th if we are lucky.
Feel sorry for the boys tonight who got injured but we roll onto next week and the roosters.