PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Dragons v Manly [Round 3, 2021]

[Remy]

Harper is most likely going to leave at any moment. I don't blame him, he came for a first grade chance, he got it last year and was one of our best players in every game he played. And now he's being pushed away while walker is playing out of position, and parker and garrick are still in our backline. Sipley as well, has so much potential, got so unlucky with his injury, but now he's back and ready to go but bloody Morgan Boyle is in front of him.

 

[ManlyArmy]

Just incase anyone hasn't said it yet.... MIGOTY

 

[Budgie]

Just incase anyone hasn't said it yet.... MIGOTY

Actually is pretty important. Before a ball was kicked we could have predicted losses to Roosters, Rabbits, and Panthers. But this one?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Just incase anyone hasn't said it yet.... MIGOTY

Haven’t seen that one for a while but yes it is.

Absolute backs to the wall stuff.

However , I’m yet to see an “ attitude adjustment “ of any sort so for me it’s the Queens by plenty.

 

[highlandeagle]

Parker or Garrick and Boyle out,Sipley and Funa in if we are chance. But then again it's predictable Des. The goons by 16+

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Look it may seem at times that I'm unresponsive to the opinions of others here, but really that's far from the truth.
I've received a few 'optimistic' ratings for suggesting we'll win this by 8 or 4.
So I'm adjusting my prediction, Manly by 3

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Just incase anyone hasn't said it yet.... MIGOTY

It's March ffs, haven't you ever heard of coming home with a wet sail?
(Not that I really understand why a wet sail would make anyone go fast, but you get the drift, I hope)

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Look it may seem at times that I'm unresponsive to the opinions of others here, but really that's far from the truth.
I've received a few 'optimistic' ratings for suggesting we'll win this by 8 or 4.
So I'm adjusting my prediction, Manly by 3

I like your comment , I love your positivity, I disagree with your score prediction and I bloody hope you’re right and I’m wrong !!

PS: did I cover everything on that ??

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I like your comment , I love your positivity, I disagree with your score prediction and I bloody hope you’re right and I’m wrong !!

PS: did I cover everything on that ??

Pretty much, haha. Now, when's the next travelling supportah tour
You do realise at some stage there has to be a nostalgia event!!

 

[The better Robbo]

That puts Parker ahead of Suli's 11 tries in 68 1st grade games ...

If that stat is true no wonder we are pooh!!! That is shocking. Considering old boy Morris has scored 6 in 2 games.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Look it may seem at times that I'm unresponsive to the opinions of others here, but really that's far from the truth.
I've received a few 'optimistic' ratings for suggesting we'll win this by 8 or 4.
So I'm adjusting my prediction, Manly by 3

Yeah but by game day kick off you’ll have then losing by heaps like the rest of us!

just sayin’

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Yeah but by game day kick off you’ll have then losing by heaps like the rest of us!

just sayin’

Well I appreciate that you always just say things, rather than shout as some others are prone to do.

 

[Franko]

If that stat is true no wonder we are pooh!!! That is shocking. Considering old boy Morris has scored 6 in 2 games.

We have the worst centre pairing in the comp by far

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

We have the worst centre pairing in the comp by far

They are the worst in the history of rugby league, in fact, worst in any sport, including horse racing motor sports and synchronised swimming.

edit: But I really like them!

 

[Franko]

They are the worst in the history of rugby league, in fact, worst in any sport, including horse racing motor sports and synchronised swimming.

edit: But I really like them!

They are Manly we have to like them

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Only to a point. I liked Travis Burns but there came a point I wanted him out!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Pretty much, haha. Now, when's the next travelling supportah tour
You do realise at some stage there has to be a nostalgia event!!

It sounds like a plan but let’s get them winning again so that we can cheer like before !!

 

[grassy]

I hate St George Manly by 10. DCE needs a big one.

 

[Brissie Kid]

For comparison looked at 2019 (2020 was reduced season).

All of the teams in the bottom half of the table after Rd 8 all missed the finals, except for the Broncos. The Broncos won 2 of their first 8 games and finished 8th.

The 2019 table after 8 rounds:

SR	8 games	14 (7 wins)	+99
SS	8	14	+81
CN	8	12	+71
MS	8	12	+58
PR	8	10	+52
MW	8	10	+31
CS	8	8	-9
SI	8	8	-12
WT	8	8	-26
NC	8	6	-4
NQ	8	6	-48
NZ	8	4	-42
BR	8	4	-43
TI	8	4	-59
PN	8	4	-67
CB	8	4	-82

The 2019 table after final round:

MS	24	42	+331
SR	24	36	+264
SS	24	34	+104
CN	24	32	+150
PR	24	30	+60
MW	24	30	+50
CS	24	26	+50
BR	24	25	-57
WT	24	24	-11
PN	24	24	-61
NC	24	22	-37
CB	24	22	-151
NZ	24	21	-141
NQ	24	20	-122
SI	24	18	-148
TI	24	10	-281

Rugby League Tables / Season 2019

Rugby League Tables - NRL Stats & Tables

afltables.com

 

[The Wheel]

If that stat is true no wonder we are pooh!!! That is shocking. Considering old boy Morris has scored 6 in 2 games.

Yep - that is not a good stat