'13 PREMIERS | Roosters 26-18 Sea Eagles | Grand Final | ANZ

[Cletus]

You certainly do.

Last week's game was Stewart's first back in a while and wasn't he rusty!

The one game where Stewart played was actually the biggest blow out of the lot. When both Foran and Maloney were out.

I know imagine how good Stewart will be this week!

 

[The Eagle]

So much for Klein getting no more work during the finals

STITCH UP!

 

[Hutty1986]

It was his first game back after about 6 weeks out. Foran was out also.

Don't worry, I've got excuses for all our losses.

haha, so do we. Our excuse doesn't have a chin.

 

[parraeels2010]

Just put 20 thousand ( chump change for someone as big as me ) on manly 13+

 

[Sea_Eagles_Rock]

Out of all the opponents we could have faced in GF, this one is probably the least concern if we lose.

Shut down JWH and Manly are well on the way to victory. Our right hand defense has been a target for a while. It is up the middle though that I think we are more vulnerable. I think the Roosters can be exposed on the right hand defense side, especially with Stewart back in the line running deep lines off Foran's left.

I know it has been done to death, but Pearce does seem to crack a bit in the big games. A lot of pressure on his kicking game might rattle him a bit.

I can't really pick this game. My head say Roosters, heart says Manly, and the form guide suggest strap yourself in and prepare for anything. Manly by 1.. (Heart always wins) Good luck to both sides, no 80th minute Darren Albert style victory is all I ask for.

 

[Nice Beaver]

Souths were all over Manly last week.

If it wasn't for Issac Luke choking his team to death,Souths could have won that game by 40+ and should have been the ones playing Easts this Sunday.

Easts will highlight what Souths did,and continue on were they (Souths) should have left off and give the Sea-Eagles an embarrassing thumping.

They'll be too clinical,too methodical and overall too strong for Manly on the edges and out wide.

The scoring spree will follow after a 20 minute softening up period...then the juice will be stepped up followed by a 2nd half which should have the Manly fans heading for the exits well before the 70th minute.

Yep Souffs were all over Manly....for 15 minutes.

If you think it was because Luke went off the boil and not that Manly turned it up and rolled them then it could be time to give up watching league.

 

[0neye]

GOOSTERS

 

[Sleep]

Telegraph reporting today that Joey G might be a sneaky late inclusion for the Eagles. He's been outstanding for them since he got there and would be a huge boost. It's not probable, but it is possible.

I'm a huge fan of the guy so if he does somehow managed to take the park I'll be all over the Eagles. One of the good guys of rugby league.

 

[Alan Johnson]

That would be amazing.

 

[DC_fan]

The Roosters have been the best team all year, so I suspect they will win a very close game.

Would not surprise me if the winning score does not make double figures.

 

[DJShaksta]

Will be a good game.
Manly have the better 1 thru 7.
Roosters have the better 8 thru 13.

Manly have to shut down the chooks go forward to have any chance.
DCE's kicking will need to be good as usual to try and pin the roosters back 3 into the corners.

 

[Daddycool]

Few people gave Manly a chance against the huge Souths pack last week. The Roosters are a clear step up in class but if anyone can knock them off, it's Manly. Can't wait.... Go the Sea Eagles!

 

[Danish]

Seems everyone in the media and on the radio is tipping Manly despite their underdog status. Kind of reminds me of 2010 when everyone was tipping us to oust the dragons.

As it was back then, everyone is pointing to Manly's potent try scoring ability as the basis for their victory. Interesting argument, although no one has scored more tries in 2013 than us.

Can't believe its only wednesday... My work productivity has already hit zero, might as well just not be here for all the work I'm actually doing :lol:

 

[Lucas-Con]

While its a shame that Cordner will most likely not be playing I am extremely proud of the club in particular Sonny Bill he has proved me wrong all year I thought he was just going to be a passenger but he's been far from a passenger and easily one of the top players for the side.

And Pearce has easily played his best year of football say what you want about him but he's every bit as tough as his old man.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

There's talk going around that SBW has done his calf during training. If he doesn't play, put your house on Manly.

 

[Sleep]

Joey G has ruled himself out too saying he's only training as part of his rehab and he's zero chance. Heart breaking.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Why did the GF return for 7:15 kickoff? I thought 5:15 was going alright.

 

[adamkungl]

We have to beat the Moffo curse twice in one year. If anyone can do it, it's SBW OMG

 

[no name]

Why did the GF return for 7:15 kickoff? I thought 5:15 was going alright.

$1 billion

 

[Bulldog Force]

$1 billion

Yeah... yet the AFL can get the same amount of $$$ on their contract and have it in the afternoon.

When the f**k will the NRL grow some balls and NOT let channel 9 hold the game hostage? Move it to channel 10 FFS... at least there we can watch it in HD!