Pre-Game Manly V Sharks [Round 10, 2025]

[Chunkytuna]

I like the change but after thinking about it overnight, what do we like about Jake moving to prop? I know that a positive is that he is no longer playing lock, and Jazz will arguably do a better job, but do we even want him as prop? When we talk about props we want, we talk about aggressive, fast, mobile, young and hungry - Jake is none of these. Why do we think he will perform well at 8?

He’s still one of if not our best defenders. And after all defence is 50% of the game and probably the 50% we’re most lacking in.

 

[Chunkytuna]

It’ll be interesting to see how we go with this ‘new look’ team on the weekend. Theres gunna be a fair bit of egg on faces around these parts if it’s a failure. Most here, including myself, have been calling for these changes so fingers crossed they work 🤞🏻😬

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Based on what?? All the pics of training shows both Saab and TT2 training??

who is the player at right in this pic?

 

[aidan]

who is the player at right in this pic?

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Zaidas Muagututia. The young hooker we signed from the dogs last year. Starting in NSW cup again this week. Can’t be too far off playing first grade I’d say.

 

[Chunkytuna]

who is the player at right in this pic?

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No sure of his name??

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Zaidas Muagututia. The young hooker we signed from the dogs last year. Starting in NSW cup again this week. Can’t be too far off playing first grade I’d say.

Ah, interesting.
More good signs. Seibold (occasionally derided Manly coach) has shown a propensity for fast tracking talent (eg Lehi) and from what others have said Zaidas may well have some decent talent.

 

[manly al]

Jake back to where it all started for him , did not think the change was definitely going to happen now but timely that it has .
Still not totally sold on Jazz "s lateral defence in more open spaces but good direct runner to get a bit more advantage in the go forward department .
Can only conclude that if Simpkin needs a bit of a rest that only Jazz can put in a bit of time at 9 but no doubt there has been some consideration for this .
Really good if Simpkin can continue on with his good showing last game , will be a real positive for the side if he can .
Quite gritty match last time they played in Perth , this one and depending on the conditions could be a lot more open .
Still have uneasy recollections from that late season Brookie game in 24 when the Sharks gave Manly a bit of a touch up .
Hopefully the side can be much more on their game and particularly defensively to reverse that unhelpful loss

 

[Eagle 1]

I don't think Sipley is up to 1st anymore. The couple games he had were not good. Maybe carrying injury but he seemed gassed after 10min.

Yeah, Sipley wouwould

 

[Eagle 1]

I don't think Sipley is up to 1st anymore. The couple games he had were not good. Maybe carrying injury but he seemed gassed after 10min.

Yeah, Sipley wouwould

Yeah, Sipley would be 3rd in line ftom the 3.

 

[Brookie1973]

Yeah, Sipley wouwould

You’re not having a stroke are you?