Round 1 v Manly game thread

[Bandwagon]

Really happy with that half. defence in the middle has been solid.

Right edge a bit of a worry still, but given the amount of ball Manly have enjoyed, they should be well and truly in front.

 

[hindmarshisgod]

Bunch of shit merkins. The more things change the more they stay the same.

Lucky Manly are shit. We should be getting pumped.

 

[The Colonel]

Fui didn't sign with the Centurions......he was eaten by Junior Paulo.

I think Mateo ate him.... And all the pies.

 

[pedge]

3 sets in the 20 for 3 tries
Hold the ball we win

 

[TheParraboy]

we are ahead with only 40% of the ball for the half


50-50 share of possession 2nd half, we should be able to win it

 

[Bandwagon]

Best thing so far is we've scored when we've gotten inside their 20.

Very unlike the last few years.

 

[Avenger]

I've been impressed with Taka. Norman has also been good.

 

[Eelogical]

Seriously, hang on to the ball and stop the penalties, especially the compounded ones.

 

[pedge]

I've been impressed with Taka. Norman has also been good.

Big fan of him, loved the signing, reckon he is underrated

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Defence is so much better, especially line speed. And we are making easy metres. We held manly for quite a few tackles on our line.

Amazingly we are in front yet only had 42% of the ball. Hold the ball and we win.

And lussick f**k me don't push the pass!!!

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Best thing so far is we've scored when we've gotten inside their 20.

Very unlike the last few years.

Yep that has been good

 

[byrner]

Taka is looking dangerous. That combo with Semi is only going to get better as the year goes on.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Stretched on the edges, particularly the left which is nothing strange at Parramatta.... Robinson joins a host of players who can't defend on our left. I would hope that it isn't for very long.

Would like to watch game again but I reckon our compressed defensive structure isn't help at times - no so much players getting caught.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Getting pumped?

:lol:

Actually, just relieved at half time. Put a bet on Parra with that Sportsbet promo they keep advertising - where if you're ahead at half time but lose you get your money back. Thank God De Gois is playing. Gonna stop betting on Parra games - ruins the enjoyment of the game for me.

f**king Lussick. Has he been given instructions to make stupid offloads?

 

[bartman]

Glad Ch 9 took an ad break when contract-dodging "starboy" was being walked out in the middle to promote himself... hope he got at least some boos in the live crowd reaction?

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Also apart from out dropped balls, it's manly's halves that are really keeping them in the game. Their kicking game is pretty good, they know how to get a repeat set or two

 

[bartman]

Would like to watch game again but I reckon our compressed defensive structure isn't help at times - no so much players getting caught.

Yep, our middle players are still a bit slow in shifting across to compensate for the fullback chiming in a creating an overlap, especially to our right.

I'm not sure what he answer is, other than video sessions and teaching those guys (assuming it's more than one guilty party) to be sharper in motion.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Agree with others. We hold onto the ball and we win tonight.

And Tepai is gonna be a f**king star.

 

[bartman]

Oh shit, Watmough backs out of a tackle holding his arm.... or is it a rib?

 

[Parra Pride]

Glad Ch 9 took an ad break when contract-dodging "starboy" was being walked out in the middle to promote himself... hope he got at least some boos in the live crowd reaction?

We let him go, how exactly is he "contract-dodging"? I suppose Watmough is also contract dodging?