Match Discussion: Round 5 vs Manly @ McDonald Jones Stadium

[ryan.a87]

Funny how 2 weeks ago we were disappointed that panthers were missing 3 or 4 players because we wanted to test how good we are ….now we wrapped manly are missing one player

 

[mozza91]

From what I have seen from Bailey in Cup, he’s stronger than he looks but not as illusive as I thought he would be.

He’s seriously quick I remember watching him in pre season training last year and he moved beautifully. A few leg injuries might’ve cost him some speed.

 

[Jono078]

Manly have looked pretty average this year and Trbo is obviously a big loss.

This week will be all about attitude and who wants it more. Even if Ponga is out I'd feel alright about us doing ok in this one.

Our edge forwards are a huge concern though.

 

[macavity]

Manly have looked pretty average this year and Trbo is obviously a big loss.

This week will be all about attitude and who wants it more. Even if Ponga is out I'd feel alright about us doing ok in this one.

Our edge forwards are a huge concern though.

if Frizz is out we are running out a back row that is basically the back ups of the back ups.

 

[Yosh]

Random comment but how good has our defense been? I'm not talking about the points we concede but the system looks fantastic. We are jamming up hard and the cover defense, the scramble defense is the best I have seen from the Knights maybe ever. We look similar (not there yet) to peak Storm and Roosters in defense. If we keep this yup, we will easily make the 8 this year.

 

[PhilGould]

1. Kalyn Ponga (C)
2. Dom Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Jake Clifford
7. Adam Clune
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Chris Randall
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Brodie Jones
13. Kurt Mann

14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Sauaso Sue
16. Leo Thompson
17. Jirah Momoisea

18. Simi Sasagi
19. Pasami Saulo
20. Tex Hoy
21. Edrick Lee
22. Jaron Purcell
23. Dylan Lucas
24. Brayden Musgrove

 

[Old dog]

Providing Ponga and Frizell are fit and play that’s as good a side that we have available

 

[Jono078]

Providing Ponga and Frizell are fit and play that’s as good a side that we have available

It's also the same team as last week - which can be scary, but surely they wouldn't put in back-to-back performances like that.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

I'm not giving us much chance with this.
Ponga I reckon is carrying an injury and Friz will be lucky to play.

 

[Old dog]

Yes but run on side is better, think it will be better for Thompson to come on later and we can get as many minutes as possible out of the Safs

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

Hmm... that Manly side looks fairly ordinary on paper at least when compared opposite ours. Add that to the fact that we've generally looked better than Manly this year and we're at home, this should be a very winnable game IF they "have a go".

I'm talking to you Saifitis and Ponga.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Tex dropped off the extended bench so Ponga must be fine to play

 

[Jono078]

Tex dropped off the extended bench so Ponga must be fine to play

AOB just about guaranteed it on nbn news.

Ponga’s knee was strapped but must be good to go and hopefully feeling better than last week.

 

[Loose Cannon]

AOB just about guaranteed it on nbn news.

Ponga’s knee was strapped but must be good to go and hopefully feeling better than last week.

Wouldn’t hurt to strap his heart, also.

 

[Yosh]

AOB just about guaranteed it on nbn news.

Ponga’s knee was strapped but must be good to go and hopefully feeling better than last week.

He literally can't be worse than last week so there's a positive.

 

[Jono078]

He literally can't be worse than last week so there's a positive.

Don’t make me have to quote this again in 24 hours time!

 

[Spot On]

Miraculous recovery by the Pong.

 

[Old dog]

So Ponga playing, is that good news or bad

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Depends which Ponga plays

 

[Mr_Knightside]

Given the conditions I’m not expecting KP at his best but I want to see him at least be committed on both sides of the ball.