That Leeds team looks a little understrength...which is a shame cause I'd like to see Manly beating them to their full potential.
Leeds didn't look crash hot last week against Hull either.
I think the Aussies and NRL get this one.
Yeah, I mentioned on another forum that even though we have played 3 games we have had no prep for the game in reality. We had 5 players out against Celtic, 6/7 against Wakey and 5 last week plus 4 injured in the game. To say we have won 3 only conceding 2 tries is a nice feat.
We also havent had both halfs on the pitch at the same time since the Grand Final last year so if Burrow comes back in on Sunday then he will be a bit rusty.
The conditions will help the Aussies too as its forcast 11c and sunny in the day before the match KO's at 6pm. Its been mild or the last 2 weeks too so they will have got some quality training done.
I think it will be close if we have Peacock, Lauitiiti, Ablett and Bailey in the forwards as to lose those 4 would be awful as far as pack strength goes.
Also with Burrow and Smith hopefully ok we will look more dangerous in attack. Otherwise you may be getting a look at the youth of tomorrow against the Worlds best.
Best case senario is only Webb and Buderus missing (not counting Eastwood anymore)
Worst case we have Webb, Smith, Burrow, Peacock, Buderus, Bailey, Ablett and Lauitiiti mssing and it could be a whitewash.
