Rd22 Parra v Manly GAME DAY THREAD @ Sunshine Coast Stadium 14/8/21

[Chipmunk]

They should just rest the team for the next 3. The players look beaten up. Can't finish any other position but 6th/5th. Rest at least 4 players per game

I tend to agree with this. Particularly the last two rounds.

We won't have RCG and likely Matterson anyway.

Just give all those blokes who haven't had a game in the team a,game and prepare the rest of the team separately for the Finals. If we telegraphed our intentions you'd probably find the Storm and Panthers would rest a few too.

We've got nothing to lose, we're not going to just suddenly start winning against top sides doing the same thing anyway.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Gould called it earlier. And f**k the merkin but of course he’s right.

Gould's job isn't to be right, not in public anyway. His job is to create drama for his media gig, and destabilise our club because it is a Western Sydney competitor to the Bulldogs. Always follow the money.

 

[emjaycee]

I tend to agree with this. Particularly the last two rounds.

We won't have RCG and likely Matterson anyway.

Just give all those blokes who haven't had a game in the team a,game and prepare the rest of the team separately for the Finals. If we telegraphed our intentions you'd probably find the Storm and Panthers would rest a few too.

We've got nothing to lose, we're not going to just suddenly start winning against top sides doing the same thing anyway.

We couldnt field a side if we rested more than about 8 I reckon. With injuries and suspensions we probably only have about 25 eligible and in the bubble.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

What about our attacking ones?

Our attacking issues stem from our defence. Fatigue and scoreboard pressure kill our decision making. It starts and ends there.

 

[Chipmunk]

We couldnt field a side if we rested more than about 8 I reckon. With injuries and suspensions we probably only have about 25 eligible and in the bubble.

I believe we could replace the entire backline with 2 Hazy IPAs, Penisini, Russell, Oldfield, Will Smith, and JArthur.

Lussick still gets a game. Roache can't be far away to get a game on the bench.

Cartwright, Hipgrave, Stone, Makatoa, Niukore, Kaufusi, Hollis, Greig are all available or a week away

 

[Poupou Escobar]

What about our attacking ones? Manly hasn't great defense.
Watching what I am seeing is a side that has given up on the coach. I never seen a top 4 side have such little fight. Even the Dogs put up better fights against these sides and they are running last.
There is no energy anymore. The side has lost it. Had enough and I reckon want the coach gone. This is generaly how it happens.

I expected to lose against these top 4 sides. But more we stick with them for 60 then they pull away. Unsure what's happened tbh. We pushed Penrith to the wire. I'm lost for words.

Yep, they've given up.

 

[JokerEel]

What has Will Smith done to not get a Start at Hooker... Good defence and service.

 

[JokerEel]

I believe we could replace the entire backline with 2 Hazy IPAs, Penisini, Russell, Oldfield, Will Smith, and JArthur.

Lussick still gets a game. Roache can't be far away to get a game on the bench.

Cartwright, Hipgrave, Stone, Makatoa, Niukore, Kaufusi, Hollis, Greig are all available or a week away

Oldfield

 

[Chipmunk]

Oldfield

All of them have a chance to impress. They can cause no damage. We're very very likely to finish 6th whether we field all of those blokes or the team we put on the field tonight for the next 3 games.

 

[chiefy1]

We couldnt field a side if we rested more than about 8 I reckon. With injuries and suspensions we probably only have about 25 eligible and in the bubble.

Someone tell me this couldn't be a coaching plan to not put in realizing that the best way to rest players is to finish 5/6th. Surely they aren't throwing games, BA isn't this smart surely.

 

[Chipmunk]

Yep, they've given up.

This has looked pretty obvious the last couple of weeks.

The question is why has it come to that?

 

[emjaycee]

I believe we could replace the entire backline with 2 Hazy IPAs, Penisini, Russell, Oldfield, Will Smith, and JArthur.

Lussick still gets a game. Roache can't be far away to get a game on the bench.

Cartwright, Hipgrave, Stone, Makatoa, Niukore, Kaufusi, Hollis, Greig are all available or a week away

1. Hayze P
2. Haze D
3. Penisini
4. Russell
5. Oldfella
6. Smith
7. JakeyBoy
8. Kaufusi
9. Lussick
10. Keegan
11. Horse
12. Nuikore
13. Stone
14. Makamaka
15. Greig
16. Hollis
17. Roache

OK. It will do.

 

[Chipmunk]

1. Hayze P
2. Haze D
3. Penisini
4. Russell
5. Oldfella
6. Smith
7. JakeyBoy
8. Kaufusi
9. Lussick
10. Keegan
11. Horse
12. Nuikore
13. Stone
14. Makamaka
15. Greig
16. Hollis
17. Roache

OK. It will do.

At this stage, nothing to lose and 17 individuals with everything to gain.

 

[JokerEel]

All of them have a chance to impress. They can cause no damage. We're very very likely to finish 6th whether we field all of those blokes or the team we put on the field tonight for the next 3 games.

He didn't impress tonight.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We just need to sign the coach and captain to long term contracts. Then they can concentrate on winning instead of all this uncertainty.

Gutherson, Nrown, Paulo, all have to go. Matterson's in the leadership group, but still very effective. Keep him and Moses.

 

[Chipmunk]

He didn't impress tonight.

Who gives a f**k...I'm talking about him filling a spot for 3 weeks and giving him his chance to impress.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We were 4-0 to start the season

Manly were 0-4

Oh how fun it was back then

Hasler couldn't coach: https://silvertails.net/threads/sack-des-sign-shane-flanagan-for-2022.59992/

Now Arthur's can't: https://forums.leagueunlimited.com/threads/do-you-want-brad-arthur-as-coach.470151/

It's the cycle of rugbaleeg.

 

[Chipmunk]

Gutherson, Nrown, Paulo, all have to go. Matterson's in the leadership group, but still very effective. Keep him and Moses.

Why do those 3 have to go? Not disagreeing at this stage, but would want some reasons to consider.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Lost. The. Dressing. Room.

Definitely signs of disunity there. We haven't been this lacklustre since 2018.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I would rather get the jab then wear a Parra jersey.

I reckon you've had plenty of jabs you f**ken lowlife.