Post-Game Discussion Manly v Rabbitohs [Round 1, 2024]

[The Royal Soup]

Brooks made a huge difference today. Playing either side of the ruck added real options, and if we add Schuster (when fit) this team looks a top 4 threat

we do not need schuster at all, Burbo was huge tonight and great on D

he can enjoy blacktown for a while

 

[Disco]

Overall it was a pretty great all round performance.

Only slight knocks were were the error count at 14. Have to improve that but 1st game of the year so no doubt we will. And Paulo who didn't have a great game. I wont pile on though, first game for us and a big intimidating stage. Give him the chance to bounce back in round 2.

 

[mickqld]

we do not need schuster at all, Burbo was huge tonight and great on D

he can enjoy blacktown for a while

I disagree that we don't need Schu. At his best any side would want him. I do agree though that he needs some time in BWSE to make him fight for his spot back

 

[Dion Johnson]

Guaca dominated Keaon Koloamatangi which is not an easy battle to win, was all over him in defence and beat him several times in attack.

Hopefully Guaca continues to improve and gets a crack at origin this season.

 

[Jay Eagle]

2 week turnaround should help greatly tho.

It's footy there's always going to be injuries..don't worry about them or focus on them..just enjoy the win..
We have back up..and if the back up isn't as good so what..game on

 

[Sheikheagle]

looks like I spoke to soon wasn’t expecting that just wasn’t getting the vibe from the guys leading up…still think Paula is average lol..but good to see some resilience from the team

Paulo looks like he is either stoned or scared. Aside from Saab injury the only negative to come out of the game. No urgency, very disappointing.

 

[mickqld]

Schu doesn't need to be on the bench either. I want to see workers on our bench any of Brown, Lodge , Bullemore, Lawton , Waddell or Ben T.

 

[The Royal Soup]

I disagree that we don't need Schu. At his best any side would want him. I do agree though that he needs some time in BWSE to make him fight for his spot back

yeah his offense is good but it’s his horrendous defence that worry’s me mate

 

[nightster]

Overall it was a pretty great all round performance.

Only slight knocks were were the error count at 14. Have to improve that but 1st game of the year so no doubt we will. And Paulo who didn't have a great game. I wont pile on though, first game for us and a big intimidating stage. Give him the chance to bounce back in round 2.

I won’t pile on either but he needs to put his body on the line ie the Gagai try - and learn to keep up with play, he should have been at least a metre further forward and run on to the Brooke’s pass - he needs to show why he got the nod - I’d put Clayton F, or Parker or Talau into the centres and Ruben back on the wing

 

[Eagle 1]

It's footy there's always going to be injuries..don't worry about them or focus on them..just enjoy the win..
We have back up..and if the back up isn't as good so what..game on

Agree Jay, just responding to a post about Garrick rolling an ankle, 2wks till Chooks game, he should be fine. And the 12pt win flattered Souths.

 

[Ryan]

Very pleasantly surprised by the composure & determination shown by Manly, especially after Souths came out & scored 2 in quick succession after half time.

Burbo has arrived, Brooks is unleashed, Turbo is healthy & Brown provides Jurbo good cover at lock.

Only downer was Paulo - he looked out of place - & Saab doing his hammy.

Game management was on point mate, huh.

 

[Will on the hill]

Depends on which Ref is calling it CM. Also, Sutton in the bunker was the reason why Tom's try was disallowed.

Tom rolled the ball onto the line. Clear no try imo.

 

[weagle]

Overall it was a pretty great all round performance.

Only slight knocks were were the error count at 14. Have to improve that but 1st game of the year so no doubt we will. And Paulo who didn't have a great game. I wont pile on though, first game for us and a big intimidating stage. Give him the chance to bounce back in round 2.

A lot of those errors were bombing tries though... If it wasn't for Rd 1 cobwebs we could have put an easy 50 on

 

[Disco]

I won’t pile on either but he needs to put his body on the line ie the Gagai try and keep up with play, he should have been at least a metre further forward and run on to the Brookes pass - he needs to show why he got the nod - I’d put Clayton F, or Parker or Talau into the centres and Ruben back on the wing

I agree but dont think you drop a player after 1 bad performance. Give him a chance to bounce back.

Also wouldn't snap Garrick straight back to the wing, that wastes a whole off season.

If Paulo doesnt improve I'd look at Talau, Veaga or Faulalo on the wing.

 

[Seagles68]

Hope Saab is alright. Or else we will have to learn how to love Paulo... Thought he was probably our worst tonight, Paulo. Just didn't put his body on the line. But you could say Saab did, and he's done his hammy as a result. Either way, how do we replace Saab? Bring in Talau and push Garrick back to wing? Personally I thought Garrick was excellent at centre tonight. Just hope Saab isn't off for long.

Yep, when you compare the passion Ray plays with, Paulo was ordinary.

 

[Eagle 1]

Tom rolled the ball onto the line. Clear no try imo.

I didn't see that, I'll have a second look at that.

 

[XV-1]

Who is Schuster?. Never heard of him.

NYEagle

Schuster is the guy that will add the spark that makes us premiers in 24.

 

[Seagles68]

Saab was the only downer for the day, hope it's just a low grade hammy injury.

But the great thing is, we have options now.

 

[mickqld]

I agree but dont think you drop a player after 1 bad performance. Give him a chance to bounce back.

Also wouldn't snap Garrick straight back to the wong, that wastes a whole off season.

If Paulo doesnt improve I'd look at Talau, Veaga or Faulalo on the wing.

I think Faulalo was the most impressive of the 3 in pre season. He's a natural try scorer. I'd put him in on wing for Saab.

 

[HoldenV8]

For mine out of today, while the win was good ... the impact from our forwards wasn't so good.

Haumole with 180 and Brown with 110 were the only Manly forwards with over 100 run metres. Next were Paseka (82) and Jake (81).

Post Contact Metres saw 95 for Olakau'atu, 44 for Paseka, 35 for Brown and 28 for Aloiai. Jake again doesn't make a lot of PCM's, only pushing on for 19.

Saab ran for 248. Turbo for 221, Garrick for 214.