What happened to free speech? I can't believe you were banned and for such a long time at that.
The No-Look News (Schuster Chronicles)
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Technical Coach
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Websites don't have free speech along with Australia, Dans site so he can do as he pleases.
I loved all the "comeback" replies right after my ban shows the true nature of people on this site.
All good the season panned out as predicted along with Schuster performing and acting as expected so wasn't much more to add here anyway after such a season.
2024 and 2025 better seasons before the next collapse in fortunes in 2026.
This thread is getting weird.
Disparaging those who are unable to have an objective opinion on their team is an interesting one.
Fandom in on itself is often driven by passion, often driven by tribalism.
So it's great if you are able to step out of that and see Manly in an objective light but personally for myself I'll always find that difficult. I'll 9 times out of 10 back the boys and give them the benefit of the doubt or that one time out of ten let my emotions rule the other way and be filthy on them and be too harsh on them.
And, for me, that is what I want, I want to be a fan not an analyst.
Also as an aside, and this is not directed at one person but 2023 on Silvertails is the year of people posting about their posting attentions. "I'm leaving" "I'm stepping back" "I'm returning".
People, just do what you need to do, if you want to share opinions, that is fantastic, I welcome that. If you want to step back, go for it, but save me the announcement.
Finally, back on topic, for me I still have Burbo as starting left edge atm. I like his line running either to take the short ball off Brooks or to run a decoy to free up, what sounds like it will be Koula.
Schuster can earn that place but in ny view, he needs to earn it.
Disparaging those who are unable to have an objective opinion on their team is an interesting one.
Fandom in on itself is often driven by passion, often driven by tribalism.
So it's great if you are able to step out of that and see Manly in an objective light but personally for myself I'll always find that difficult. I'll 9 times out of 10 back the boys and give them the benefit of the doubt or that one time out of ten let my emotions rule the other way and be filthy on them and be too harsh on them.
And, for me, that is what I want, I want to be a fan not an analyst.
Also as an aside, and this is not directed at one person but 2023 on Silvertails is the year of people posting about their posting attentions. "I'm leaving" "I'm stepping back" "I'm returning".
People, just do what you need to do, if you want to share opinions, that is fantastic, I welcome that. If you want to step back, go for it, but save me the announcement.
Finally, back on topic, for me I still have Burbo as starting left edge atm. I like his line running either to take the short ball off Brooks or to run a decoy to free up, what sounds like it will be Koula.
Schuster can earn that place but in ny view, he needs to earn it.
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I often find myself disagreeing or getting frustrated by some of your posts but I didn't realise your were banned? I was sorry to read that. On a forum like this it would be boring if we all agreed and had the same views. I've never thought any of your posts even came close to you deserving to be banned? Very strange ....
Any negativity around this joint is looked down upon these days......well except for the obvious exception.
I thought that was made pretty damn obvious last season.
Completely unsurprising a poster like TC was silenced, voluntarily or otherwise.
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Rainbows
Lollipops.
I thought that was made pretty damn obvious last season.
Completely unsurprising a poster like TC was silenced, voluntarily or otherwise.
Sunshine
Rainbows
Lollipops.
Brooke
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Are you basing this prediction on DCE retiring at the end of 2025?
Technical Coach
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In part yes as i don't see the club well structured from a succession standpoint of players in key positions and from a style perspective knowing what works and fine tuning that each year for improvements. The other issue is Seibold will be under pressure to get short to medium term results and might focus more on that than a long succession plan or focus, if Seibold can have improvements in the next 2yrs he might feel more relaxed to focus long term.
I stated before last season i feel DCE as he slows down his performances will actually improve, playing more simple and direct with a little more composure, the way he took on the line more last year was great to see. If DCE continues to play in this manner i don't see why he can't extend even a little more, always been durable and mostly injury free, might be required anyway to bed in a succession plan.
Maybe Seibold encouraged DCE to run more and play more square if so well done, in saying that from the highlights packages i watched from last season of even other teams, halves running more was a common trait. Maybe the game is opening up more and fatigue is allowing the smaller players to have confidence in taking on the line against back peddling tired defenders but i didn't watch games in depth last year to really have a well researched opinion on this.
Manly have lacked direct sharpness that keeps the middle defenders honest in their play for far too long, it is why i kept harping on like a boring old fart how i didn't like Jake being used as a pointless linkman, it might look good but at best a patch job that had no future growth prospects in style of play or increasing attacking output in the future.
Even in the premiership winning years or window periods i didn't like how Manly played from an attacking standpoint, not playing square and direct enough through the middle---was too much about the edges and lacking a strong middle attack foundation that was able to penetrate.
High intensity and fitness needs to be on display to come through the grind periods stronger and compete, more direct sharp mobility through the middle mixed with some early expansive play to take advantage of our backline speed with space to move.
Playing more expansive and early seemed evident in the highlights packages i saw at the back end of the year now we need compliment that with the substance of excellent fitness levels and the ability to play at high intensity for longer periods so we can also deal with the grind and muscle up better----and win the grind not drop off big time right after this period.
I stated before last season i feel DCE as he slows down his performances will actually improve, playing more simple and direct with a little more composure, the way he took on the line more last year was great to see. If DCE continues to play in this manner i don't see why he can't extend even a little more, always been durable and mostly injury free, might be required anyway to bed in a succession plan.
Maybe Seibold encouraged DCE to run more and play more square if so well done, in saying that from the highlights packages i watched from last season of even other teams, halves running more was a common trait. Maybe the game is opening up more and fatigue is allowing the smaller players to have confidence in taking on the line against back peddling tired defenders but i didn't watch games in depth last year to really have a well researched opinion on this.
Manly have lacked direct sharpness that keeps the middle defenders honest in their play for far too long, it is why i kept harping on like a boring old fart how i didn't like Jake being used as a pointless linkman, it might look good but at best a patch job that had no future growth prospects in style of play or increasing attacking output in the future.
Even in the premiership winning years or window periods i didn't like how Manly played from an attacking standpoint, not playing square and direct enough through the middle---was too much about the edges and lacking a strong middle attack foundation that was able to penetrate.
High intensity and fitness needs to be on display to come through the grind periods stronger and compete, more direct sharp mobility through the middle mixed with some early expansive play to take advantage of our backline speed with space to move.
Playing more expansive and early seemed evident in the highlights packages i saw at the back end of the year now we need compliment that with the substance of excellent fitness levels and the ability to play at high intensity for longer periods so we can also deal with the grind and muscle up better----and win the grind not drop off big time right after this period.
Agreed, and well said. I must say mate, I'm a little disappointed reading this from you as this was not controversial in the slightest. Just an insightful, coherent, and thoughtful opinion with a fairly mainstream point of view! Lol I hope you're not selling out as a result of your recent experience with the cancel culture
Technical Coach
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It's the off season and nearing Christmas so not much to say other than a general overview of last season through the eyes of someone that barely watched a game other than 10min highlight vids every so often.
With the club going woke during the Pride promotion,Des Hasler unfairly being moved on and choosing Seibold as the new coach i've lost interest to a large degree.
The site is a reflection of the club culture now anyway and the moderation has gone way too far in a silly direction. I appreciate it is hard to strike the right balance at times but it is at silly levels now.
Would be easy to go several levels higher in terms of technical dribble but i was even holding back in my first year here----- time for the new generation to take over anyway.
Technical Coach
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No promotion of "returning" here other than to mention why i haven't posted since round 1 to those who might of been curious as to the reasons why.
Not really a case of stepping back just lost interest combined with if more people consider ones style negative over constructive who am i to ruin the experience of the majority, it's all good.
General section seems more entertaining these days so i might contribute in that section once in a while.
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voicefromthehill
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He should never have pulled it out
Brookie Bob
"I come back to you now at the turn of the tide"
If anyone can get behind the paywall and post this.....apparently it's about Schuster and how Siebold will utilize him in 2024. Probably relevant to this thread.
The Best News is that the Schu has more talent in his little injured finger than most of the NRL crop
Arguably the most skillful player in the game and Potentially the Biggest Super Star
The Question is...... Is there any one at Manly that can Unlock this Amazing Manly Beast ?
ManlyTragic
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Beg to differ …. If he pulled it out 12 months ago it would be healed by now
Just ssyin’
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When Eagles are silent Parrots begin to chatter
Finger in the McCookie jar?!
voicefromthehill
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The last person I remember with so much potential - Fleet Mateo. Potential vs realised is the issue at play
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