Manly Daily today
Road to redemption
Eagles will use hurt to get back to form after hiding
Jon Geddes
Powerhouse winger Jorge Taufua is back for the Sea Eagles this afternoon. Picture: Mark Evans
“SHATTERED” Sea Eagles players will be seeking redemption for the debacle against the Sydney Roosters when they play Penrith at Lottoland this afternoon.
Manly coach Trent Barrett said yesterday he was still not over last Sunday’s 56-24 drubbing by a red hot Roosters outfit.
“All the boys, including myself, were very embarrassed last week that that happened, particularly on our own turf,” he said. “The good thing about it is we can come out here tomorrow and redeem ourselves in front of our fans.”
Barrett wants the players to use to pain from last week as a motivation against the Panthers.
“We have to — we’re at a stage of the season where we just need to win some games for the club and ourselves and finish the year on a good note,” he said.
“Last week wasn’t acceptable. All the boys were shattered and still are — and want to turn it around tomorrow.”
He said the return of Dylan Walker was a big boost. “He gives us a lot of confidence. He makes the players around him better and he’s a really good talker and he’s a big personality in the team,” Barrett said.
“The last three games that he has played at five-eighth we have won against pretty handy opposition.”
Powerful winger Jorge Taufua is also back.
“He has a strong carry. He’s really good at the back of the field and we rely on him a lot,” Barrett said.