SQUAD v MANLY

[Ray Stehr]

Just watched Hasler's 20 minute press conference in which he apologised to the ARL Commission, the NRL, stake holders inside and outside the club, and a long list of others for the "big mistake."

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The upshot is, at this stage, that the special jersey is being worn and the 7 players are not playing.
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Hopefully the refereeing of the game won't be slanted in Manly's favour unintentionally as compensation.

Last time we played Manly in a very important match it was a penalty and set restart a thon in favour of Manly, who won the game.
Was it after that game that Robbo went on his "Circus music and streamers" rant?

Yeah they beat our reserve grade team, whoopy do.
I say mercilessly flog the aholes.

[King Salvo]

There will be no excuses if they don't beat a depleted Manly side so they best not think they just have to turn up to play to bag the vital two points.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

There will be no excuses if the don't beat a depleted Manly side so they best not think they just have to turn up to play to bag the vital two points.

Why don't you write us all an essay and explain yourself a little more.

[Ray Stehr]

I hope the boys are ruthless.

[King Salvo]

Just watched Hasler's 20 minute press conference in which he apologised to the ARL Commission, the NRL, stake holders inside and outside the club, and a long list of others for the "big mistake."

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The upshot is, at this stage, that the special jersey is being worn and the 7 players are not playing.
*
Hopefully the refereeing of the game won't be slanted in Manly's favour unintentionally as compensation.

Last time we played Manly in a very important match it was a penalty and set restart a thon in favour of Manly, who won the game.
Was it after that game that Robbo went on his "Circus music and streamers" rant?

Will they be allowed to re-instate these players by Thursday? - The circus and streamers was after the Vermin Game

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...1eb51d74e79ccb

[Noosa Rooster]

Games like this always make me nervous. On paper we win comfortably but Manly can play with a 'nothing to lose attitude' and possibly stick it to us.

Brookvale has never been a favourite ground of ours although we have had better luck there in recent years - and would have been an even better record if Luke hadn't been so half arsed about the put down for the try he bombed. Can't afford any of those moments on Thursday. Like everyone on here, hoping for a big win.

[Rooster36]

We’ll smash em like guitars

[Rooster R]

Great looking squad, still not sure about the bench, is Robbo using Hutchinson as a running forward or a second 14, still a bit confusing.

[kakaruk]

Should put at least 50 on the flying sea rats

[Thirteen]

Hats off to Taniela Paseka for playing. He’s a giant.
Taupau’s wife works for the NRL, so he’d have to play.

What an irrelevant comment if ever I’ve heard one.

[Spirit of 66]

ive got wood. wow what a team. if there isnt another 30 from these guys on thursday

How appropriate given Manly’s circumstances.

[King Salvo]

We’ll smash em like guitars

As long as Garry Hall Jnr is not playing for the Chooks that is

[Rooster1908]

As close to our best available team we have had .If we don't win well we might as well give it away . Complacency is our toughest competition this week

[Tennessee Tornado]

Games like this always make me nervous. On paper we win comfortably but Manly can play with a 'nothing to lose attitude' and possibly stick it to us.

Brookvale has never been a favourite ground of ours although we have had better luck there in recent years - and would have been an even better record if Luke hadn't been so half arsed about the put down for the try he bombed. Can't afford any of those moments on Thursday. Like everyone on here, hoping for a big win.

pretty sure that was at Leichhardt oval

[BTRD]

Roosters 42 Manly 16