2008 PREMIERS Manly Warringah 40 def Storm 0 @ ANZ, Sun 5 Oct

[gong_eagle]

 

[Evenflow]

Gotta love Dessie. Trying to push the favoritism onto Melbourne and try to instill the underdog mentality into his team. Nice try Dessie and a good play but you aint fooling nobody :lol:

Manly will start favorites and deservedly so.

 

[Butters]

Melbourne by 14. Orford to be completely outplayed by Cronk just like at last at Brookvale this year.

 

[Timmah]

I'm finding it hard to go past Melbourne honestly. They just play at this level so far above everyone.

20-10 or thereabouts this year. Both teams will suffer in the GK department with Cam Smith missing and Orford being sh*t.

 

[gong_eagle]

then again Orford did kick 5/7 with 3 from the sideline against the dragons

 

[Dutchy]

I'm finding it hard to go past Melbourne honestly. They just play at this level so far above everyone.

20-10 or thereabouts this year. Both teams will suffer in the GK department with Cam Smith missing and Orford being sh*t.

Been watching them play lately?

 

[Chook Norris]

Manly to win

couldn't believe how well they played against the warriors

probably will be a tight contest

 

[Timmah]

then again Orford did kick 5/7 with 3 from the sideline against the dragons

Did he have his ankle problem against Saints? He was awful last night. If Matai's fit he'll be a better GKer.

Been watching them play lately?

Yeah I have. Even below gear they were a level above Cronulla the other night and if you think they won't bring their "A" game to the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, you're kidding yourself.

 

[Dutchy]

Melbourne "A" Game brings no fear.

 

[Terry-Randal]

Will be a good game but Manly should win comfortably. Revenge is not on manly mind. They have to play and enjoy. Manly by 20

 

[pantherz9103]

No :lol: Not at all.

Your full of sh!t still.

What youve said isnt accuate. What youve said is bile + hopeful hatred.

In any case....hope Petro stays with your mob for your sake.

There's no hatred here (do you think of hateful of Manly? - not really - hate brisbane and roosters far more). Its the anti-Storm brigade that are hateful. I'm merely stating facts as to why the Storm are still a great chance of winning on Sunday.

Fact: Storm haven't lost by more than 4 with their origin players, therefore its reasonable to be confident that at worst they'll lose in a close game. I could be wrong, but until proven so I'll stick to my guns.

Instead of throwing insults at random and getting personal, you might do well to make some constructive criticism, and tell me why my comments are not accurate.

 

[Garts]

Did he have his ankle problem against Saints? He was awful last night. If Matai's fit he'll be a better GKer.

Yeah I have. Even below gear they were a level above Cronulla the other night and if you think they won't bring their "A" game to the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, you're kidding yourself.

Need to take the blinkers off occasionally and get some perspective. Your dislike of Manly clouds your judgement. I seem to remember you saying before the Warriors game anything can happen and it would be foolish to think winning is a given in a semi final, especially considering the form the Warriors are in. Now Manly are in good form and the Storm in so so form and all of a sudden your your view changes.

Orford is not a bad kicker and just had a shocker last night, it happens with all kickers. As you said if he is injured Matai or Lyon will take the kicks.

 

[kia ora storm]

What are supposed to be looking at...is it the flat rear tyre ???.;-)

 

[Timmah]

There's no hatred here (do you think of hateful of Manly? - not really - hate brisbane and roosters far more). Its the anti-Storm brigade that are hateful. I'm merely stating facts as to why the Storm are still a great chance of winning on Sunday.

Fact: Storm haven't lost by more than 4 with their origin players, therefore its reasonable to be confident that at worst they'll lose in a close game. I could be wrong, but until proven so I'll stick to my guns.

Instead of throwing insults at random and getting personal, you might do well to make some constructive criticism, and tell me why my comments are not accurate.

I cannot believe you continue to deny your Melbourne bias and try to convince everyone you aren't a fence-sitting nut with two teams to cheer for. You are NOT a shining beacon of neutrality - stop trying to be.

Need to take the blinkers off occasionally and get some perspective. Your dislike of Manly clouds your judgement. I seem to remember you saying before the Warriors game anything can happen and it would be foolish to think winning is a given in a semi final, especially considering the form the Warriors are in. Now Manly are in good form and the Storm in so so form and all of a sudden your your view changes.

Orford is not a bad kicker and just had a shocker last night, it happens with all kickers. As you said if he is injured Matai or Lyon will take the kicks.

The question is begged as to why they didn't take over earlier last night. Missing the first three conversions in a semi final, that's criminal stuff and could've cost you the game against a team such as Melbourne.

Seems to me you're most upset with anyone who won't tip your team. Newsflash - I'm entitled to. And :lol: at you trying to say I've got blinkers... you're hardly the epitome of neutral here either.

 

[Garts]

I am not getting upset. It is called debate and me trying to figure out your logic.

In regards to me being neutral, well I may not be neutral in this instance but I think you will find I give pretty balanced views in most instances. And yes you do have blinkers when it comes to Manly, although you are not the only one.

 

[pantherz9103]

I cannot believe you continue to deny your Melbourne bias and try to convince everyone you aren't a fence-sitting nut with two teams to cheer for. You are NOT a shining beacon of neutrality - stop trying to be.

OK believe what you want.

My point was the Storm are still very much focused and ready for another premiership. All this controversy against them should only serve to lift them further. They're always hard to beat because they concede very few points. A Manly win wouldn't surprise me but I really doubt they'd win by a big margin as some suggest. That's all I'm saying.

 

[Garts]

The people tipping a big Manly win were probably the ones tipping a big Broncos win, then a big Sharkies win. This will be a close one, no doubt. I am nervous thinking about it.

 

[Timmah]

I am not getting upset. It is called debate and me trying to figure out your logic.

In regards to me being neutral, well I may not be neutral in this instance but I think you will find I give pretty balanced views in most instances. And yes you do have blinkers when it comes to Manly, although you are not the only one.

I love the fact that the fan of one of the teams in question is suggesting he is balanced and the fan with no connection to either is the one with blinkers. For the record I don't much like Melbourne either, but I'm on their bandwagon this week.

OK believe what you want.

My point was the Storm are still very much focused and ready for another premiership. All this controversy against them should only serve to lift them further. They're always hard to beat because they concede very few points. A Manly win wouldn't surprise me but I really doubt they'd win by a big margin as some suggest. That's all I'm saying.

I'm not sure many are predicting a big Manly win. I think you're seeing the absolute worst of everything that's aimed at Melbourne and chucking a "News Ltd" and sensationalising it. Don't carry on like a pork chop about the Storm are you probably won't get the unnecessary attention you've earned.

 

[gong_eagle]

What are supposed to be looking at...is it the flat rear tyre ???.;-)

Proudly showing the colors all week ;-)

 

[Garts]

I love the fact that the fan of one of the teams in question is suggesting he is balanced and the fan with no connection to either is the one with blinkers. For the record I don't much like Melbourne either, but I'm on their bandwagon this week.

I'm not sure many are predicting a big Manly win. I think you're seeing the absolute worst of everything that's aimed at Melbourne and chucking a "News Ltd" and sensationalising it. Don't carry on like a pork chop about the Storm are you probably won't get the unnecessary attention you've earned.

I am not just talking about this game.