Game Day: Manly v Eels [Round 1, 2017]

[Fibro Eagle]

that set was ok get even share of possesion we are back in game

 

[HoldenV8]

Uate has so far been our best player with Jake the next best.

 

[mave]

We will win this game if we can hang on to the fkn ball.

 

[pjayz]

Tom, run yourself son

 

[HK_Eagle]

FFS Tom, WAKE THE FARK UP! That was a try he just butchered. 12 points on you so far this first half mate. Time to settle into this and work hard.

 

[Ryan]

Terrible, dumb half of football.

 

[wombatgc]

30 secs to go and plod gets it?!

 

[HK_Eagle]

Really?

They are looking like big "ifs" at this stage, mate. Frustrating. And I guess the new year with new optimism makes it even harder to take.

 

[Disco]

Ok

Defense I think has been very good and we have looked lively at times in attack. I do think we look the better side

That said our constant dropped ball is kilking us. If we can complete sets and get a run of possesion I think we win

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Completion just over 50%
Possesion 40 %
and only behind by 8
turn the stats around Manly can win this

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Terrible, dumb half of football.

Let's not forget it's the first half for almost a totally new side.

I for one was never expecting excellence straight off.

Still the second half to go, and let's face it the Eels have had everything go their way to date.

 

[wombatgc]

There tackling the ball and forcing it out and getting away with it

Scott getting away with it everytime.

 

[Dan]

It's almost jack Daniels time innet?

Can't believe there are only 40 minutes left I'm feeling to anxious about the end and nostalgic to watch the game

 

[Pablo]

Myles asserts his authority with the softest hit up so far this season.

Those dummies he's throwing while plodding forward are really keeping the opposition guessing

 

[Ralphie]

Jerseys look awesome!!

Come on @Ralphie get excited!!!

Nope, not excited yet. Actually pretty much what I expected so far.

 

[Harvies elbow]

We just gotta hold the ball.
But I didn't know you could rake the ball if you wore blue and yellow....
Must be a new rule bought in over the off season.
Good one toddles.

 

[SeaEagle9413]

14-6 HT

We need to score next. If only we had more possession...

 

[HappilyManly]

6-14 HT good effort

Manly just need to protect the ball and not be so focused on wrestling in tackles.

For a first game, the combos are looking good.🙂

Turbo needs to cut out the double pumps and just flick the ball on to the unmarked players. Also pick up rolling balls ASAP

Uate is reborn

Jorge is still on Tongan time

The Southerly will be with us in the second half

Manly 13+

 

[Simonmyers11]

Only had 2 chances to attack their line all half. One time we acore and should of scored a second. Need forwards to roll up their sleeves and get some field position. We have points. They did get lucky on two of their tries but controlked over 65% of possession. Tighten up their off loads and secure the ball

 

[damiennp90]

Tommy has to step up. He's a highly payed player now

Cant be lethargic and not get involved. Went better the more the half went on.

Then threw that pass to late on one of the last plays. Such an important part to our game.