Pre-Game Manly v Titans [Round 9, 2023]

[Seagles68]

Foran plays on the left,I think Ola might be targeting Foran all night,if Foran takes it to the line I hope for his sake Ola does not kill him ....

I wouldn't like to see Guac kill Foz either but I'm more worried about us not covering the inside ball from Foz to Brimson. That could kill us!

 

[Seagles68]

He did well in the trial at fullback.

But it was only a trial......

Yep, it's not his general FB duties I'm doubting, just his ability to be vocal at the back to get other players organised. We'll have to wait and see.

 

[Waz13]

Game could be 40 to 30. Our fringe defence is scary. I imagine Foz will be targeting Kelma, Cooper, Garrick, Harper and Tui all game. God help us.

From what I’ve seen so far. Cooper Johns is one of the worst tacklers going around. He, Kelma, Reubs and Tui is a real worry on our right edge. This is however Tanah Boyd’s side and he’s not the most creative 7. Fifita is also opposite Guac, Dce and Harper. Need Morgs to rewatch the game he had v Titans out in Mudgee. He was in Fifitas face all game.

 

[Shoe1]

Yep, I'm worried Foz will bamboozle our makeshift back line. If Turbo doesn't play (which I think most expect) is Weekes going to be able to organise the defence? I want to say yes but ....

I don’t remember foz bamboozling any defences last year. He is not fancy.

 

[Adz]

I wouldn't like to see Guac kill Foz either but I'm more worried about us not covering the inside ball from Foz to Brimson. That could kill us!

Foran plays on the left and Boyd on the right.
DCE,Ola,Harper and Saab have played together a lot.
But yes,Foran has been working well with Fifita,Harper might be primed to have another crack at Fifi though.

 

[manlyfan76]

Bench impact of Sipley and keppie could be a big difference here.
I don't rate the Titans bench.

 

[NREagle]

We need DCE to have a good kicking game (especially if it's wet), our forwards to aim up and the team to keep the errors and missed tackles at a minimum.

So really, play like we did against Melbourne.....

 

[The Wheel]

Player Media: Morgan Harper

Morgan Harper talks about the faith in the team to taking on the Titans at 4 Pines Park on Saturday.

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[BOZO]

Player Media: Morgan Harper

Morgan Harper talks about the faith in the team to taking on the Titans at 4 Pines Park on Saturday.

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Thanks @The Wheel

A very confident and defiant Harper

Quote .
Injuries are part of the game and we have good depth and we will handle it
If Tom plays he does if he doesn't he doesn't

Bring on the Tits !

 

[Eagle 1]

After being MIA for so long at home, we now have the Fortress Brookie mentality back again. The team especially the forwards have vowed not lose a game at home this season. And coming of an average performance against the WT the bounce back ability should be in play for us this Sat night, and in front of a pact home crowd. Come on..Manly..

 

[Bearfax]

NRL.COM
Manly have copped a double blow with five-eighth Josh Schuster succumbing to another quad injury and Brad Parker (knee) also out for 3-4 weeks after undergoing knee surgery.

Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic has been named after scans confirmed he sustained a minor groin strain against Wests Tigers and will be monitored in the lead-up to the match.

I suspected as much with The Shoe. He and Turbo seem to have difficulties staying on the field of late.

 

[manly al]

With a wet or even slightly wet track forecast , really could be advisable to rest Turbo and for Weekes to step in . Get Turbo better prepared for the Broncs then , not to underestimate the Titans but can 't see much point possibly aggravating any existing niggling injury, especially again in any probable wet conditions . Well Reuben looks like he will finally get a crack at centre , still would have opted for Tippytoes there but hopefully the coaching staff have got the call right . Would say that the side should be up for it , still quite hopeful even if Turbo is out , seem to have enough in form players and hopefully a few who can still lift a bit to get the job done

 

[BOZO]

I suspected as much with The Shoe. He and Turbo seem to have difficulties staying on the field of late.

Very Frustrating indeed
BUT ....
The tide will turn
It always does feathered friend

A true lifes quote by Harriet Stow
NEVER GIVE UP, FOR THAT IS
JUST THE PLACE AND TIME
THAT THE TIDE WILL TURN

 

[BOZO]

With a wet or even slightly wet track forecast , really could be advisable to rest Turbo and for Weekes to step in . Get Turbo better prepared for the Broncs then , not to underestimate the Titans but can 't see much point possibly aggravating any existing niggling injury, especially again in any probable wet conditions . Well Reuben looks like he will finally get a crack at centre , still would have opted for Tippytoes there but hopefully the coaching staff have got the call right . Would say that the side should be up for it , still quite hopeful even if Turbo is out , seem to have enough in form players and hopefully a few who can still lift a bit to get the job done

Speed kills and the Speedy Gun Garrick will fire up and Kill it in the centres

I have been waiting for this move for a very long time

 

[Eagle 1]

With a wet or even slightly wet track forecast , really could be advisable to rest Turbo and for Weekes to step in . Get Turbo better prepared for the Broncs then , not to underestimate the Titans but can 't see much point possibly aggravating any existing niggling injury, especially again in any probable wet conditions . Well Reuben looks like he will finally get a crack at centre , still would have opted for Tippytoes there but hopefully the coaching staff have got the call right . Would say that the side should be up for it , still quite hopeful even if Turbo is out , seem to have enough in form players and hopefully a few who can still lift a bit to get the job done

I'd play Turbo, only if he's completely shaken off the minor groin strain. And after an a OK at the Captains run on a damp pitch. Also with you on Tui in the centres, Tui makes me nervous as a winger.

 

[Budgie]

now i get it

 

[Woodsie]

Foran plays on the left,I think Ola might be targeting Foran all night,if Foran takes it to the line I hope for his sake Ola does not kill him ....

I'll back Foran ..

 

[BOZO]

I'll back Foran ..

Foran Food for thought feathered friend ...

Forans experienced game management did not manage very well in the Titans second half capitulation loss last week .

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

With a wet or even slightly wet track forecast , really could be advisable to rest Turbo and for Weekes to step in . Get Turbo better prepared for the Broncs then , not to underestimate the Titans but can 't see much point possibly aggravating any existing niggling injury, especially again in any probable wet conditions . Well Reuben looks like he will finally get a crack at centre , still would have opted for Tippytoes there but hopefully the coaching staff have got the call right . Would say that the side should be up for it , still quite hopeful even if Turbo is out , seem to have enough in form players and hopefully a few who can still lift a bit to get the job done

Spot on , sit him down for a week.

 

[The Wheel]

Player Media: Reuben Garrick

Reuben Garrick talks about his switch to centre for the clash with the Gold Coast Titans at 4 Pines Park on Saturday night.

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