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It’s not ideal Nat. Although Paulo played Rd 1 so presumably he’s a top 2 winger in Seibold’s eyes. It was Talau who came into replace Saab, who will now be replaced by Vaega.
I’m not sure Talau is a speedster given his inability to keep up with Koula in that first set yesterday. But, yeah, you aren’t getting pace from Vaega. Some upside with his tough carries though.
If another one goes down I’d say they’ll bring in Brad Parker, and shift Koula (or Garrick) to the wing.
NRL Round 3 Team Lists: Chaos reigns as SEVEN halves swapped, JWH to play 300th, Fish out, Crichton, Wighton right on
Love/hate articles like this
'I haven’t seen him like this': Why Croker is backing Turbo to top 2021 - by getting out of his way
A massive assumption being made here, Stuart, is that fans are rational. They are not.
Irrespective of the system spine players will always dominate. Much like quarterbacks dominate the MVP awards in the NFL. Mid- fielders dominate the Brownlow.
Those positions will continue to be front and centre at voting time, as they handle the ball more than others.
I don’t think adding an expensive, complicated, convoluted system inviting 1000s of people to vote each game, will change that.
End the Dally M farce: Time to hand over voting on the NRL's best players to the only true experts
14,000 flew over to the US, Phil. Reading is hard.
NRL News: Vegas TV ratings barely a blip on US radar, Leniu tightlipped over racism row, Brimson not stoked about switch
Haven’t they already said the Warriors are definite starters next year. Plus the Panthers very likely too.
They plan on giving all clubs an opportunity. But they are also committed to selling an exciting product. Some clubs just won’t cut it.
Leniu to face judiciary over alleged 'monkey' racial slur, heated hotel confrontation revealed, Tuqiri blasts Robbo
It was a pretty free flowing game, and with 60 points scored I don’t think either coach will be happy with their defensive record.
Happy with the win WB, but geez the Saab injury took a bit of shine off it.
The not-so-secret ingredient that transforms team into title contenders on show as Manly roll Rabbitohs in Vegas
For “6 Agains” I prefer to use Foxsports stats. The NRL tend to award them and then not record them.
Final number was 4-1 to Souths.
The not-so-secret ingredient that transforms team into title contenders on show as Manly roll Rabbitohs in Vegas
Aaaah so just a loser commenting on an event you didn’t watch. Stay away from sharp objects.
The not-so-secret ingredient that transforms team into title contenders on show as Manly roll Rabbitohs in Vegas
4-0 set restarts over the same period evened things up for the Rabbitohs. Don’t think it was the ref that was the issue GB
The not-so-secret ingredient that transforms team into title contenders on show as Manly roll Rabbitohs in Vegas
Got you watching my mental midget of a friend.
The not-so-secret ingredient that transforms team into title contenders on show as Manly roll Rabbitohs in Vegas
It’s a shame the referring will likely take centre stage over what was a fantastic game. Good gritty contest.
'Lying is a sin': To'o takes aim at Wardle, referee 'making assumptions' with contentious try as Wigan upset Panthers
They would have linked it to Schuster being lazy and sitting on his phone, when he should be hitting the gym and doing hill sprints.
Manly star in strife over 'accidentally' liking racially charged Latrell social media post: 'Not intentional at all'
Come on man. I can’t believe this is actually a story.
Any other player and you’d be saying the same.
Manly star in strife over 'accidentally' liking racially charged Latrell social media post: 'Not intentional at all'
I’m not so sure if it’s a case of Aloiai being well regarded, or if there’s simply nobody else. I think he can do an ok job if he cuts out the brain fades.
An option that could become available if Nathan Brown’s reported elite training and hunger/attitude comes to the fore, would be to switch Jurbo up front and have Brown play in the 13. Brown, if he can control his aggression, does have a bit of lunatic about him that could give the pack a bit of an edge.
'We’re hoping to put on a 2021-like display': Manly stars looking to go back to the future under Seibold
Yeah mate the prop rotation is a concern. I really rate Paseka. But he’s a little bit on his Pat Malone in terms of quality. Lodge back in Rd 7 (hopefully earlier) will help.
'We’re hoping to put on a 2021-like display': Manly stars looking to go back to the future under Seibold
Odd decision not to opt for surgery back in September. It clearly wasn’t a minor issue.
Double blow for Bunnies star out SIX months on sidelines after surgery blow and another leaving for Super League
Schuster was pretty good in the backrow in 2021. On the cusp of Origin. So there’s no reason he can’t get back to that level. The onus is on him.
It’s a far less complicated role for him playing on an edge, rather than being a 6.
'We don’t want to do what everyone else does': How 'live attack' became Manly's mantra for 2024
Interesting hearing Jaxson Paulo, who’s consistently been the fastest at previous clubs, comment on the speed at Manly. Saab, Koula, Garrick, Turbo, even Brooks.
Will also be nice to have a second kicking option in Brooks. Manly struggled last year in that department, way too much reliance on DCE.
'We don’t want to do what everyone else does': How 'live attack' became Manly's mantra for 2024
In 35 years of watching the game I don’t think I’ve ever heard any coach outline in detail exactly how they will improve in defence.
Outside of continuity, making your tackles stick, working hard for your inside man etc, what exactly is he meant to outline in a press conference? It’s just repetition and working for your mates.
But I definitely agree they need to be a 100 point better team in D. If they are then they are at the Broncos level. But still 100 points shy of the Panthers. They are simply exceptional.
'We don’t want to do what everyone else does': How 'live attack' became Manly's mantra for 2024
That’s actually the line I laughed the most at. The constant sledging between father, son & uncle is great. Never take yourself too seriously.
'To my family, get f--ked': Cooper Johns quits the NRL to take up a surprising new job
Classic farewell post, loved it! Probably a good move. He definitely got more of his father’s larrikin personality, over his footballing ability. Still, he was good enough to make the NRL which is more than most. Best of luck to him, his Dad has certainly shown you can make waaaaaaay more post footy in the media.
'To my family, get f--ked': Cooper Johns quits the NRL to take up a surprising new job
Yeah agree Busty I thought Lawton was off to the London Broncos with Nathan Brown taking his spot in the 30.
This is the 30 I’ve seen:
Josh Aloiai, Jake Arthur, Luke Brooks, Nathan Brown, Ethan Bullemor, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Daly Cherry-Evans, Ben Condon, Lachlan Croker, Zac Fulton, Reuben Garrick, Jamie Humphreys, Tolutau Koula, Matt Lodge, Haumole Olakau’atu, Brad Parker, Taniela Paseka, Jaxson Paulo, Jason Saab, Josh Schuster, Toafofoa Sipley, Tommy Talau, Ben Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic, Tom Trbojevic, Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, Christian Tuipulotu, Corey Waddell.
So much speed in the backline in 2024. Id personally run with Paulo over Tuipulotu. It’s a well balanced squad, lacking one more quality big man. Hopefully Lodge returns reasonably quickly. And fires.
NRL Round 1 predicted teams: Manly Sea Eagles - Schuster's fitness battles continue as Seibold faces crucial season
They should throw their hat in the ring for AFB.
Hynes playing off the back of a quick PTB after a barnstorming AFB run would be a sight to see.
Pressure Points: Craig Fitzgibbon has proven himself in the NRL – now, he needs to show that Sharks aren’t flat track bullies
From a neutral’s perspective I actually felt like BOK was helping England. Refereeing collapsing the maul got thrown out the windows. The ABs would have put 50 on the English. The wet weather the only factor that might have made it close.
Much tougher assignment v the Boks.
'What you live for': Boks beat England in World Cup EPIC to set up mouth-watering final against All Blacks
Must admit when I saw Sean Keppie starting in the front row I breathed a little easier before Vegas. The Souths pack has certainly dropped a peg or two.
Throw in the mess of Campbell Graham not getting surgery until the end of the pre-season and you have to wonder what is going on at the club. But don’t worry Souths fans you’ll still sit around 5th on the Power Rankings….
Too much to Bear: Danger signs emerge as Rabbitohs start to unravel after years of near-misses