Post-Game Discussion Storm v Manly [Round 17, 2023]

[Ranga]

I’m still waiting for somebody to comfort me with a semi-believable reason how Pezet outplayed our megastar, Shyster???

Make no mistake, Pezet is a great young player. I remember watching an u18s (or 20s) SOO match a few years ago, expecting Schu to dominate. It was Pezet that was the gun in that match, so I’m not surprised that Pezet is playing well.

So, as to the reason: we inflate the present ability of Schu whilst Pezet is out of the limelight down in Melbourne learning his craft behind Hughes and Munster.

 

[wombatgc]

I did he played solid but is rubbish and it's embarrassing that he got a run. Maybe read what was written before you respond.

Maybe you should put the bong down. You’re the embarrassment. The fact that you have to run with the sheep and call out a bloke that actually had a fkn go from the get go is what pisses me off with you clowns. Why don’t you call out Shuster? You want rubbish. Well he delivered.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Make no mistake, Pezet is a great young player. I remember watching an u18s (or 20s) SOO match a few years ago, expecting Schu to dominate. It was Pezet that was the gun in that match, so I’m not surprised that Pezet is playing well.

So, as to the reason: we inflate the present ability of Schu whilst Pezet is out of the limelight down in Melbourne learning his craft behind Hughes and Munster.

Thank you for some rational insight that calmed my emotional reactivity… how do we replicate a system like that?

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Same old, same old. Even if we do manage to start the game looking like a professional NRL team, as soon as anything goes against us - a penalty, a repeat set, a mistake - we fold like a cheap suit.

There is no point in "having a dig" for 20 minutes before gifting our opponents opportunities and tries. Again, we essentially beat ourselves. Without Munster, Melbourne don't offer much, but against a team that continually fumbles the ball and gives up in defence, they don't have to.

 

[NREagle]

Not sure if this was mentioned in the game day thread, but did anyone else notice how subdued Haumole was when he scored?

Used to seeing see more fire or exuberance from him.

 

[BOZO]

Ok - Seibold in the presser - “our defence was good” - the first step is admitting you have a problem

He knows we have a problem
Every knows we have a problem the way we been playing
He is there to fix the problem , find solutions and lift the team to higher standards
So far on his half yearly report card he is underachieving
Lets hope by the end go the year things can change for the better
Because another year of Manly not competing in the finals would be another disappointing and underwhelming year

 

[Hertera]

Why don’t you call out Shuster?

Read the Schuster thread. Harper had a solid game but is crap and should not be on our books,

 

[bringbackbeaver]

With Tom out our attack is munted . Need to take some risks . Bring Latu up and put shoe to 13. Shoe has looked very good in attack with Tom but he needs a slick fullback off his hip to make stuff happen. Gaz isn’t a natural ball player so doesn’t help shoe’s attacking game like Tom.

Time to blood is supposed superstar

 

[Hertera]

what pisses me off with you clowns.

I don't care what pisses you off. The fact you get pissed off over a persons opinion on a footballer says more about you than me..

 

[frank stokes]

I've been a great supporter of Schuster, but he's just not cutting it as five eighth. He's not involved enough in either attack or defence. From next week, I think he should revert to back row with Latu promoted to five eighth.

Des was right all along with Schu… he is a ball-playing back rower that is best defending closer to the middle where he is less exposed and can get more support…

He is not an 800K ball- playing forward tho (imo)…

 

[Thewestisbest]

What a terrible night, watching that crap intermittently on my mobile phone while attending a function in the land of crowing cocks. Thirty more minutes and it will be Uber, Uber take me home.

 

[Steagle]

Not sure if this was mentioned in the game day thread, but did anyone else notice how subdued Haumole was when he scored?

Used to seeing see more fire or exuberance from him.

First thing I thought too.
Glad I wasn't the only one.
Maybe nothing maybe not

 

[Dion Johnson]

The team selection was a very safe team, coaching staff must be feeling the heat.

Not many attacking options apart from DCE tonight, lack of speed hurt with points early on.

Like to know the crack on why Sammy was dumped, the current bench has no creativity or impact.

Vision is lacking from the coaching staff or not backing their plans due to the heat is showing.

 

[Damien2812]

I tuned off just before half time and loss was never in doubt. What exactly has the change of coach done? The team still cannot find ways to win games without Turbo. At this rate Manly won't win another game this season.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Same old, same old. Even if we do manage to start the game looking like a professional NRL team, as soon as anything goes against us - a penalty, a repeat set, a mistake - we fold like a cheap suit.

There is no point in "having a dig" for 20 minutes before gifting our opponents opportunities and tries. Again, we essentially beat ourselves. Without Munster, Melbourne don't offer much, but against a team that continually fumbles the ball and gives up in defence, they don't have to.

Thank god they did all that armed forces PR BS in the off-season to teach them resilience and camaraderie.

 

[Thewestisbest]

I tuned off just before half time and loss was never in doubt. What exactly has the change of coach done? The team still cannot find ways to win games without Turbo. At this rate Manly won't win another game this season.

The team found a way to win without Turbo in 2019. Week two of the finals where we were royally screwed over by the bunker. We were finding a way to win without Turbo last year as well, but then management decided to play funny buggers with our jersey.

 

[Damien2812]

The team found a way to win without Turbo in 2019. Week two of the finals where we were royally screwed over by the bunker. We were finding a way to win without Turbo last year as well, but then management decided to play funny buggers with our jersey.

We did win some games but I'm still not convinced this team has the ticker to win games without Turbo.

 

[Thewestisbest]

We did win some games but I'm still not convinced this team has the ticker to win games without Turbo.

The team is well and truly rooted now buddy. I'm with you there.

 

[Jethro]

From Post #1:


FULL TIME SCORE

Storm: 24
Manly: 6

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page

Pic: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Facebook Page


Team Victory Song: N/A



Pressers:

Sea Eagles: Round 17

Daly Cherry-Evans and Anthony Seibold chat to the media after their Round 17 clash with the Storm

www.nrl.com

Storm: Round 17

Christian Welch and Craig Bellamy chat to the media after their Round 17 clash with the Sea Eagles

www.nrl.com

Post Match Interviews: TBA



Match Report:

Gritty Sea Eagles go down to Storm in tough contest

A spirited and gutsy Manly Warringah Sea Eagles suffered a 24-6 loss to the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park tonight.

www.seaeagles.com.au

No Munster, no matter as Storm overpower Sea Eagles

Storm rookie Jonah Pezet stepped into the five-eighth role to help Melbourne overcome a spirited Manly side 24-6 at AAMI Stadium.

www.nrl.com

Game Stats Review:

Storm v Sea Eagles

Melbourne Storm versus Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

www.nrl.com

Match Highlights:

Storm v Sea Eagles - Round 17, 2023

The Melbourne Storm and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles face-off in Round 17 of the NRL Telstra Premiership

www.nrl.com

Full Match Replay Link:

Full Match Replay: Storm v Sea Eagles - Round 17, 2023

NRL Telstra Premiership 2023 Round 17 Storm v Sea Eagles Full Match Replay

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Manly Tries:

Olakau'atu gets a try

Olakau'atu opens the scoring for the Sea Eagles collecting a DCE kick

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Game Pics & Video Clips:

Strong start for Manly

Morgan Harper sets the Sea Eagles stall out, forcing a dropout early in the game

www.nrl.com

Press Print & Video Articles: TBA

Coates’ big week as halves pairing shine; Turbo replacement performs admirably: Big Hits

Storm young gun answers call; ‘outstanding’ Turbo replacement fills void: Big Hits

www.foxsports.com.au

Munster-less Melbourne surge home after error-strewn first half

With State of Origin star Munster donning a mask to watch from the coaches’ box after being ruled out due to a virus, the Storm shrugged off an ugly first half to finish over the top of Manly.

www.smh.com.au

Sea Eagles Judiciary News:

Nothing to report as yet.

Judiciary Report: Cherry-Evans successful in downgrade, Olakau'atu banned

Daly Cherry-Evans has been successful in having his dangerous throw charge downgraded to a grade one offence at the judiciary on Tuesday night.

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Sorry that this is not up to my usual standard this week because I am away in Townsville for a week and I have had to do this post using my phone

 

[QueefRichards]

Des was right all along with Schu… he is a ball-playing back rower that is best defending closer to the middle where he is less exposed and can get more support…

He is not an 800K ball- playing forward tho (imo)…

He isn't a forward he can't tackle or bust tackles. He is just a big half who doesn't use his size

He wasn't playing in the halves under Des because Foran is a better player, and Foran is a better player because he works harder at his craft