Match Discussion: Round 14 vs Sea Eagles @ McDonald Jones Stadium

[Tom155]

Dan back in the starting lineup, Jacob to the bench Jones out of the 17

 

[Frederick]

That's a big bench

 

[Rodney Rude]

Good to see Toa in the side. Was worried about the thought of Moga returning

 

[Rodney Rude]

I really hope the boys turn up with the same intensity shown last week. Manly are still more than capable of an ambush so they have to be ready for that.

 

[Allstar Knights]

Glad to see King retain his spot.

He looks bigger and stronger than previous years. His hitups impressed me last week.

 

[Yosh]

Glad to see King retain his spot.

He looks bigger and stronger than previous years. His hitups impressed me last week.

Deserves a good run. He was our rock during some terrible times.

 

[Haffa]

Deserves a good run. He was our rock during some terrible times.

Your definition of rock is an odd one.

 

[Yosh]

Your definition of rock is an odd one.

We sucked so hard during those dark days he was literally our most reliable, yet limited, prop. Not saying he did well but he was always there for us.

 

[PhilGould]

We could always rely on him to drop the ball a couple of times every game

 

[Haffa]

We could always rely on him to drop the ball a couple of times every game

Hit the line and fall over. -150 post contact metres.

 

[Loose Cannon]

King was very consistent. I think we would all agree with that.

 

[Knight76]

Consistently plod.

Anyway, he is getting his chance now. Last chance really, its perform or back to the real nrl.

 

[Burwood]

He’s pretty much the exact type of player Brown referred to as being selected because there was literally no one else to pick. The only reason he’s seen first grade this year is because players like Saifiti, Glasby and Saulo have been unavailable.

 

[Loose Cannon]

Consistently plod.

Was implied.

 

[Old dog]

Think we undersold King, yes he isn’t 1sts material on a regular basis but gives his all and a little bit in his favour he is LOCAL. Unless we are prepared to pay big money to fill his spot, 1 or 2 from regular 1st grade he is ok until we bring through another young up and comer. Not sure Saulo fits the bill but if he does King is gone. It’s simply a case of what we have, how good are they and can we afford them, apparently we have young ones in the waiting room but time will tell.
We don’t need to spend money on forwards no matter who is leaving or staying, we have Klemmer, Dan, Jacob, Friz, Guerra (if he stays), Barnett, Sione, Fitz Along with a few very young up and coming forwards. We have a backline 1-5 that is playing strong and going well, so long Moga, with a pretty good 7 who will be better if we sign 6 for 2021. Add to that young players such as Crossland, Hoy, Toa, Sasagi and others I can’t think of at this time.
Do we need to sign anyone else or just improve our current thinking, play to our ability and win games we should.
If we had won two games, Dogs and cows we are up with the best, need I say more.

 

[Haffa]

I don’t think King has been undersold. He was incredibly poor for a very long time. He seems to be going ok at the moment playing a reduced role which is fine with me.

giving your all isn’t worth much as a forward if you can’t even break the defence

 

[Knight Vision]

Think we undersold King, yes he isn’t 1sts material on a regular basis but gives his all and a little bit in his favour he is LOCAL. Unless we are prepared to pay big money to fill his spot, 1 or 2 from regular 1st grade he is ok until we bring through another young up and comer. Not sure Saulo fits the bill but if he does King is gone. It’s simply a case of what we have, how good are they and can we afford them, apparently we have young ones in the waiting room but time will tell.
We don’t need to spend money on forwards no matter who is leaving or staying, we have Klemmer, Dan, Jacob, Friz, Guerra (if he stays), Barnett, Sione, Fitz Along with a few very young up and coming forwards. We have a backline 1-5 that is playing strong and going well, so long Moga, with a pretty good 7 who will be better if we sign 6 for 2021. Add to that young players such as Crossland, Hoy, Toa, Sasagi and others I can’t think of at this time.
Do we need to sign anyone else or just improve our current thinking, play to our ability and win games we should.
If we had won two games, Dogs and cows we are up with the best, need I say more.

The simple question regarding 25 yr old King is " would he be in the Roosters or Storm squad " ?

If the answer is no then he shouldnt be in ours. Unless we accept mediocrity and dont have ambitions to win a Premiership.

King will be 26 yrs old by the start of next season, and couldnt crack a regular gig in a team winning wooden spoons. Saulo is young and raw, has some aggression in him and sounds a very ambitious and determined young man.....he could be anything.

I'd like to see how this Momoisea kid goes, AOB is turning him from prop into a second rower.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Jorge Taufua is out for Manly

Edit: And Marty Taupau

 

[Old dog]

Taupau is big loss for them, know we are missing a few but might not meet them much weaker

 

[Jono078]

Sweet, few more out for them! We can take it easy now boys and still get the 2!