Game Day: Storm v Manly [Round 17, 2023]

[BOZO]

Pity three of those in the pics aren’t going to be there.

We have enough strike Eagle artillery to get the job done feathered friend
lead by our Legendary Maroon Leader DCE

All we have to do is keep up with our Winning Leader

 

[Alfreddo]

I guess I will watch it. If the forwards are on their game the likes of DCE, Schuster can work some magic down the other end.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

If I happen to stumble across the sombrero, I'll be sure to fill it with sloppy yucky stuff and orange cake. Then I'll sit back with a nice big slice of clafoutis and wait for Nick to put it on his head.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

I guess I will watch it. If the forwards are on their game the likes of DCE, Schuster can work some magic down the other end.

If Ray Ray gives Walmart a hard time again, it will be worth watching for that alone.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

and Weekes ... for the 4th and definitely last time ... YOU need to go hard son, you have it, let it out

I'm sure I read somewhere this morning (although I can't remember where) that Seibold would be making a late change and putting Reuben to fullback. If that happens, I'd expect Weekes to shift to Left Right Out and - wait for it - Morgan Harper to come in at centre.

EDIT: It was in the Telegraph's Late Mail:

Kaeo Weekes had originally been named at fullback to tackle Melbourne on Saturday night.

However, Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold is set to make a late backline reshuffle by moving Garrick from the centres to fullback.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Does Barry play fullback?

I think he plays pretty much wherever the hell he wants!

 

[mickqld]

No Munster, Storm will be over confident. Manly forwards with a lot to prove after last week's capitulation. Garrick to FB will have a blinder running off Schu. Manly by 10.

 

[Wombat64]

Expecting the very worst

Hoping for the best

I think that’s all you can do.

An open mind and a sense of humour is how I am approaching this game.

The Benny Hill sound track is already playing in my head.

 

[BOZO]

No Munster, Storm will be over confident. Manly forwards with a lot to prove after last week's capitulation. Garrick to FB will have a blinder running off Schu. Manly by 10.

Thats the spirit feathered friend !
Go Manly

 

[Red Baron]

Operation Save 2023; Phase 1

 

[Saabnaldo]

So are we getting RTS or what?

 

[mickqld]

So are we getting RTS or what?

You'll have to go to the RTS rumour, innuendo and Silvertails rampant speculation thread for the latest. Running in parallel with the Fainu thread.

 

[Thewestisbest]

I'm off to the land of crowing cocks and salary cap sombreros. Go Manly! Bash the cheats.

 

[Sheikheagle]

So are we getting RTS or what?

I understand he was to take a tour of the demountables and garden furniture this afternoon.

 

[Alfreddo]

Ok, somehow I am gaining some hope again. I really do believe that this is a must win if we are to keep our season on track. Munster out is a huge out for the Storm. Vaega gives me some hope. I love his style and some big plays from him might just rub off on the other guys. This game will come down to our forwards. Especially our starting pack. If Paseka, Olakau'atu, Sipley, Bullemor and Keppie can get into the grind with the Melbourne pack in the first 20 I believe that we will be able to spring out to a 6-8 pt lead by the 25 minute mark. Then we need our bench players to play out of their skins and at least keep it to an even ball game after 40 mins.

Koula is our X factor in this game. We need him to have a blinder.

Schuster and DCE need to be clinical because I feel as though we need to have at least an 8-12 point lead with 15 to go if we are to finish on top.

If we can get our completions up around that 80% mark we will win this. If we do this then I tip us to win by around 26-18.

 

[Wombat64]

I understand he was to take a tour of the demountables and garden furniture this afternoon.

If that doesn't sell him on what a crack organisation he could join then nothing will.

 

[Alfreddo]

Is Weekes fast? I saw his speed once when he scored a try but I have never seen him run very fast since then.

 

[Alfreddo]

Vaega is my main man tonight. I think he will cement a spot in the 13 after tonights game.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Vaega is my main man tonight. I think he will cement a spot in the 13 after tonights game.

Is that you Ray?

 

[Wombat64]

Is Weekes fast? I saw his speed once when he scored a try but I have never seen him run very fast since then.

Weekes is a disappointing plonker