Pre-Game Manly v Knights [Round 5, 2023]

[40 nil]

Cooper Johns called into Sea Eagles team

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have called Cooper Johns into the team for Saturday's home match against the Newcastle Knights.

www.seaeagles.com.au

Based on the leak, wonder if the club has made an early statement about this? (Last week, Croker's withdrawal was announced the day before the game.)

 

[The Wheel]

A 'Lucky' feeling for Karl Lawton

Karl Lawton walked over to the fence at Accor Stadium at Homebush last Saturday night with a feeling of gratefulness amongst the pain and agony of a Golden Point loss.

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[CRPSI eagle]

Can’t believe Cooper is in over Weekes! Another one only playing 1st grade because of his name.

 

[NREagle]

Shame it is another week without our spine playing together.
Hopefully they can string a few weeks together without injuries to build on combinations before the origin period interruption.

 

[The Wheel]

Sea Eagles out to retain Malcolm Reilly Trophy

The Malcolm Reilly Challenge Trophy will be up for grabs at Glen Willow Stadium in Mudgee this Saturday.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Ralphie]

Hmmm, Schuster can inherit Laurie Daley's nickname of Tampon. In for a week and out for three.

 

[rosco]

Hmmm, Schuster can inherit Laurie Daley's nickname of Tampon. In for a week and out for three.

Actually think it was Bradley Clyde"s nickname.

 

[The Wheel]

The Points That Count: Sea Eagles vs Knights

We take a look at the key points and numbers heading into Saturday's clash against the Newcastle Knights in Mudgee, thanks to our Major Partner Pointsbet.

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[SeaEagleRock8]

The Points That Count: Sea Eagles vs Knights

We take a look at the key points and numbers heading into Saturday's clash against the Newcastle Knights in Mudgee, thanks to our Major Partner Pointsbet.

www.seaeagles.com.au

"The number of wooden spoons the Sea Eagles have proudly never won."
Wayne's taken to saying this, but I think it's grammatically wrong!

 

[Woodsie]

How this bloke doesn't get eaten alive is beyond me ... looks like a good sneeze would blow him over .

But he seems to get the job done ... best wishes to him again ..

 

[Vyssini]

How this bloke doesn't get eaten alive is beyond me ... looks like a good sneeze would blow him over .

But he seems to get the job done ... best wishes to him again ..

His defence in the Bulldogs match was what impressed me most- he had a real dig.
Playing against Drugcastle and his family's connections may inspire him even further.

 

[Sheikheagle]

My two boys call me spaghetti arms. I think my guns are bigger than Cooper’s

 

[ALinda]

How this bloke doesn't get eaten alive is beyond me ... looks like a good sneeze would blow him over .

But he seems to get the job done ... best wishes to him again ..

It's not the size of the guy that matters, it's the quality (of player) that counts...and yes Cooper does fine.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Hmmm, Schuster can inherit Laurie Daley's nickname of Tampon. In for a week and out for three.

eww… not touching that!

Just sayin’

 

[ManlyTragic]

It's not the size of the guy that matters, it's the quality (of player) that counts...and yes Cooper does fine.

Played strong … done fine!

 

[Alfreddo]

Someone do a photo size comparison of Geoff Toovey/Cooper Johns both at 23 years of age to put things into perspective please.

 

[Pete W]

Tugboat is always coming in there anyway

Tbh he probably makes a better centre long term

 

[MW66]

Nothing against Cooper as he does his job. It's more the fact that Weekes could do the same job (catch, pass, support) and is more explosive. Would love to see him get a shot as his 10-15 min cameos at dummy half imply he has much more to give.

 

[manly al]

Whether it is Cooper now or i am sure for many , Kaeo getting a shot as 6 , really going to have to help the attacking side of things after last week's Manly 's poor or almost non existent 2 nd half attacking options . Real credit for largely hanging in there in defence but are not going to be serious finalist contenders with any repetition of that 2 nd half lack of execution and organizing , for any future season games for that matter . Just frustrating that the side can do so much better in that regard but if last week is an indication , just regressing into that negative and lack luster attacking mode .

 

[Eagle 1]

Nothing against Cooper as he does his job. It's more the fact that Weekes could do the same job (catch, pass, support) and is more explosive. Would love to see him get a shot as his 10-15 min cameos at dummy half imply he has much more to give.

Going on what Johns did in the Bulldogs game he deserves the recall for sure, but if things go south we got Weeks to step in straightaway, no worries.