Geez Rod I think this opinion is sillier than what you think mine is our halves wouldn't come within universes of DCE/Brooks for starters, add in a fit Turbo and their underrated 9 in Croker their panels in front of us brother hate to say it.
Now I do recall from Parra '22 discussions(LOL)you will want to argue this for one hundred posts but I'm not playing, kapiche?
Depth I agree is an issue hence the stay healthy comment for most of their spine and I'll also give you winning it is quite a stretch but their a smokey top 4 chance IMO .. Trust me
No worries, but if you're a betting man and I take it you are with Verry Elleegant as your avatar, then you can get on with me that Manly to win or even finish top 4 on Betfair.
At least we are building a solid foundation with depth, just have a look at our NSW Cup team. Papalii is getting very good reviews, Skelton, Perham, Xerri, BBO, Sexton, Liam Knight, Jake Turpin, Harrison Edwards and Patolo have all had first grade experience and that's imperative for any team in the NRL.
Yes, many of these may not make first grade this season but plenty will when needed. Conor Tracey has been called in for JAC this weekend.
That's one thing we have over Manly who have a strong squad on paper but any forthcoming injuries, which is highly likely as Turbo is a crock, then their depth will be under enormous pressure to perform. That and the fact that there are far better coaches in the NRL competition than Seibold.