Pre-Game Storm v Manly [Round 12, 2022]

[Remy]

Weekes to fb, Reubs to the wing, Jorge drops out? This might make a bit of sense and Des smokescreen to keep Weekes out of the limelight. Hoping this is the case, as am not sure where else Weekes would slot in.

Yea has to be Weekes straight to Fullback. It's Des' ploy for bringing in youngsters, just playing around with the team lists and smoke screen and that so I'm hoping for a Weekes late in tomorrow. Would make it very exciting.

Although Des being Des, I can also see Jorge dropping out, Koula wing, Walker centre and Keao at 14 and he plays like the last 10 mins of the game. Which would be very deflating and frustrating.

 

[Remy]

Was gonna say that about KDL he’s been making big metres and spending plenty of time on field for Blacktown. Defensively he’s not going to let you down, the prop rotation looks light on though that’s for sure.

He played 80 minutes at prop last week in reggies with 172 metres, 51 tackles with only 1 miss. That's insane stats even if it is reserve grade.

I'm aware most of silvertails aren't fond of him because he's not that modern type of mongrel front row leader we need and he's more of a plodder. I get that, but he's not a plodder that doesn't make metres and misses tackles (Corey Waddell, Jetski, Morgan Boyle). He makes his metres and he's a very efficient tackler. Gets the job done. I reckon he's a better choice over Keppie at the moment, Keppie has been underwhelming and a serious liability. Cost us the game against Parra.

 

[KaZa]

He played 80 minutes at prop last week in reggies with 172 metres, 51 tackles with only 1 miss. That's insane stats even if it is reserve grade.

I'm aware most of silvertails aren't fond of him because he's not that modern type of mongrel front row leader we need and he's more of a plodder. I get that, but he's not a plodder that doesn't make metres and misses tackles. He makes his metres and he's a very efficient tackler. Gets the job done. I reckon he's a better choice over Keppie at the moment, Keppie has been underwhelming and a serious liability. Cost us the game against Parra.

I agree. Wish we had someone in first grade with those numbers.

 

[deanm]

Now if they can rule out Hughes before kick-off that would be great

Nikorima is still in there squad of 19 , so it's still a chance !

 

[Ryan]

Now if they can rule out Hughes before kick-off that would be great

I'm getting a sinking feeling FFS. Swear the world works against me hahaha

 

[JBW]

All I know if that my multi bet will have Justin Olam and Kenny Bromwich as anytime try scorers. The way Cherry had been racing out of the line and Ola loafing across in cover my crystal ball has them running rampant down that edge.

I'd really like to be wrong but...

 

[No missed tackles]

He played 80 minutes at prop last week in reggies with 172 metres, 51 tackles with only 1 miss. That's insane stats even if it is reserve grade.

I'm aware most of silvertails aren't fond of him because he's not that modern type of mongrel front row leader we need and he's more of a plodder. I get that, but he's not a plodder that doesn't make metres and misses tackles (Corey Waddell, Jetski, Morgan Boyle). He makes his metres and he's a very efficient tackler. Gets the job done. I reckon he's a better choice over Keppie at the moment, Keppie has been underwhelming and a serious liability. Cost us the game against Parra.

Absolutely, he will have a real crack!

 

[Waz13]

He played 80 minutes at prop last week in reggies with 172 metres, 51 tackles with only 1 miss. That's insane stats even if it is reserve grade.

I'm aware most of silvertails aren't fond of him because he's not that modern type of mongrel front row leader we need and he's more of a plodder. I get that, but he's not a plodder that doesn't make metres and misses tackles (Corey Waddell, Jetski, Morgan Boyle). He makes his metres and he's a very efficient tackler. Gets the job done. I reckon he's a better choice over Keppie at the moment, Keppie has been underwhelming and a serious liability. Cost us the game against Parra.

Sounds like the sort of player our opposition coach tonight would jump on and turn into a star player.

 

[Waz13]

Nikorima is still in there squad of 19 , so it's still a chance !

Still a chance but their odds haven’t gone out enough yet to indicate Hughes will be ruled out.

 

[Eagle 1]

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Cheats, always are and always will be grubs

I hate the storm and all they stand for.

Rip in boys tomorrow night

We need to channel our inner "battle of Brookie" mentality tonight.

 

[Eagle 1]

Yea has to be Weekes straight to Fullback. It's Des' ploy for bringing in youngsters, just playing around with the team lists and smoke screen and that so I'm hoping for a Weekes late in tomorrow. Would make it very exciting.

Although Des being Des, I can also see Jorge dropping out, Koula wing, Walker centre and Keao at 14 and he plays like the last 10 mins of the game. Which would be very deflating and frustrating.

Not going to happen Remy, Des will have Garrick as FB. It's going to be a very intimidating at Aami park tonight, not a place for a debutant. Des knows Garrick is as safe as a bank, handles bombs really well and does the good carry's when the team needs it.

 

[globaleagle]

As Des is sponsored by elmo, I think he should do all his interviews in Elmo's voice.

Go Manly!

 

[Eagle 1]

Still a chance but their odds haven’t gone out enough yet to indicate Hughes will be ruled out.

Maybe best case scenario for us is, Hughes plays on a not 100% right calf injury, reinjures his calf again, and they go down to a 3 man bench...I'm liking this scenario..

 

[court83]

I dont expect a win tonight.. I’m only hoping for 1 thing… PLEASE blood some new kids… I don’t want to see Garrick hobbling around on 1 leg at fullback…. I don’t want to see the storm run 3 tries past tafua because he’s too slow to catch anyone…
Play koula at fullback… play weekes on the wing… (I know he’s a fullback too but throwing a rookie in for his first game at fullback against storm at AAMI park just isn’t going to happen)

I don’t care if we win or lose, as long as we don’t lose because we pick players that are years past their prime and make the same mistakes they made 600 days ago when they last played…

 

[Hotspur2014]

Just heard on 9 that Harry Grant is out !

 

[Son of Manly Beach]

Still a chance but their odds haven’t gone out enough yet to indicate Hughes will be ruled out.

Manly into $3.80 though!b They started $6.60 and were $4.80 last night
Maybe Hughes will be out, although the Storm haven't drifted

 

[Son of Manly Beach]

Just heard on 9 that Harry Grant is out !

yes correct. It's probs why Manly has shortened into $3.80

 

[Mitch]

No expectation following Turbo's injury, players clearly dirty after last week and Foz's milestone game. I'm not sure if we get the win, but I am more than confident that we put in an effort on par or greater than last week.

 

[Eagle 1]

Just heard on 9 that Harry Grant is out !

That takes out our major threat around the rucks, Smith no doubt will take his place. He doesn't have that sudden burst of speed that Grant has, need to get up on him early to negate his power running game.

 

[Brookie Bob]

As Des is sponsored by elmo, I think he should do all his interviews in Elmo's voice.

Go Manly!

If we don't win, the post-match press conference will be very interesting indeed.....