Pre-Game Manly v Bulldogs [Round 24, 2021]

[eaglebuzz]

The obvious indicator of Des' prowess as a coach is not how well the "stars" have performed under him, but how well he gets average players playing. Think about how many "crap" players have come to us and blossomed under Des across his two stints as coach, and how many "star" players turn to dog s**t under coaches like Barrett.

 

[The Who]

The obvious indicator of Des' prowess as a coach is not how well the "stars" have performed under him, but how well he gets average players playing. Think about how many "crap" players have come to us and blossomed under Des across his two stints as coach, and how many "star" players turn to dog s**t under coaches like Barrett.

Many of our current squad have come from the junior ranks ie the Turbos, Parker, The Shoe, Tent, Guaca, Tyfuna, Con ... or made their NRL debut for Manly ie. Sandwich, Keppie, Tenterfield, DeLuxe... I think Harpo, Wasabi and Froggy may have played one or two NRL matches for other clubs before being recruited to Manly.
Established players recruited include Walker, Kapow, SirLoin, The Lawman, Lance, Suli . . .
The players that I think DESpicable has recruited are Tippytoes, Harpo, Wasabi, The Lawman, Davey, Sandwich, Al . . .
I'm no statistician so I'm happy to be corrected on any of the above.

 

[eagleron]

Yeah, he was a protected thug - ask Michael Speechly

Not to mention what he did to Tooves, he got away with murder

 

[BOZO]

Mate, I don't think Hopoate has that much impact.

The best of Hoppa is over as he is going to semi retire in the English Super league

 

[mickqld]

The best of Hoppa is over as he is going to semi retire in the English Super league

I thought he didn't play on Sundays due to religious beliefs.

 

[ManlyTragic]

The best of Hoppa is over as he is going to semi retire in the English Super league

I thought he did that at the dogs.

just sayin’

 

[Sheikheagle]

 

[Nordburg]

Looks like Manly won’t need to “worry” about Lewis this weekend

 

[40 nil]

The NRL’s integrity unit is reportedly investigating Canterbury player Lachlan Lewis over a “serious matter”. Lewis is alleged to have taken property belonging to the team and NRL and attempted to sell it on eBay.

Bulldogs player investigated for allegedly stealing from the NRL, trying to sell online

$450k-a-year Bulldogs star investigated over bizarre speaker theft and trying to sell it on eBay

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[ManlyTragic]

The NRL’s integrity unit is reportedly investigating Canterbury player Lachlan Lewis over a “serious matter”. Lewis is alleged to have taken property belonging to the team and NRL and attempted to sell it on eBay.

Bulldogs player investigated for allegedly stealing from the NRL, trying to sell online

$450k-a-year Bulldogs star investigated over bizarre speaker theft and trying to sell it on eBay

www.foxsports.com.au

Was it garden furniture?

just sayin’

 

[WiseyEagle]

Was it garden furniture?

just sayin’

Seriously can that club get any worse? Drama city to the max

 

[Jigzkiller]

I smell a Gus Gould ambush hope Des has them wound up

 

[manlyfan76]

Good news, it means Flannagan should play the whole 80!

 

[The Wheel]

This is pretty funny

https://twitter.com/x/status/1431165045157687301

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Jeez they are imploding aren’t they !!

 

[QueefRichards]

I for one welcome this development from the Canterbury Cash Converters

 

[globaleagle]

Barrett -

“The players are paid to play and the only right of reply the players have got is to play well on the weekend. We owe that to the club, our supporters and our fans, and we’re really determined to play well against Manly.


Game heads on boys!

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

They were far from full strength last time. They were missing all the players who breached Covid protocols.

Don't let the truth or fact ruin a good fairytale mate. We should win and win well on the weekend regardless.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Barrett -

“The players are paid to play and the only right of reply the players have got is to play well on the weekend. We owe that to the club, our supporters and our fans, and we’re really determined to play well against Manly.


Game heads on boys!

So the Bulldogs have supporters and fans? What does the coach of the year mean by this insightful remark? Barrett is also paid to coach, unfortunately the concept of coaching well, is completely beyond him.

 

[southsideeagle]

This is such a nothing game (but means a lot). On paper we should win by 70 points. If we do it will not help our mind set. Just hope we get through with no injuries or suspensions