Got a notion that Manly could still shape up quite well in this one if the will and application is there and with good completions and that hard edged defence can make a return
Understandable to be a bit doubtful with the Manly outside backs but Talau has been quite reliable and showing some real ability on the wing and no reason why he can not transfer that good form level in the centres .
Garrick can hold his own if he can be on his game . Not as if Paulo and Ray Ray have not had some reasonable i st grade experience now , providing they can absorb a bit of pressure and their inside edge defence can aim up , should be O K .
Walsh is a handful for any opposition and will somehow have to restrict his effectiveness but Koula could trouble their defence as well if he can get some worthwhile opportunities . Not as if Turbo has been going that well or consistently so may even be a net gain having him at the back
Again , much will depend on how well D C E and Brooks can lift their input , Broncs missing Renolds though of course can not underestimate the ability of Mann .
Manly forward on paper at least compares quite favorably with the Broncs pack and if Hass "s involvement can also be restricted to some degree , might be able to keep Manly in the hunt .
Lawton can compete if he has his mind on the job , .Gordie should not be overawed .
Fair enough , obvious outsiders but maybe just maybe , the side can show a bit more fight for the entire game and seriously lift their overall game effort to give themselves some type of a decent shot