Sign up now!!!<\/a><\/p>\nTrent Robinson will use DCE\u2019s intel on Manly.Source: FOX SPORTS<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a contradiction because you\u2019ve got great relationships, you have that much respect for everyone involved in the club… but then you\u2019ve also got a job to do,\u201d Cronk said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a contradiction from a football performance (point of view) because you know the ins and outs, so Daly will know the strengths and weaknesses of Manly, the way they play, Seibold, Turbo, Jake… but then on the flipside they will know all the strengths and weaknesses of Daly. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019ll end up being a game of chess. Who can outsmart who and who can implement the game plan most. There will be absolutely no secrets held back. <\/p>\n
\u201cDaly will say what he thinks about Manly because it\u2019s his opportunity to win and Manly will do the same. As a spectator, I\u2019m super interested to see how the first 20 to 30 minutes play out because I think you\u2019ll see the hand or card being played by both sides.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manly coach Anthony Seibold, meanwhile, told reporters on Thursday that it is \u201ceasier said than done\u201d to \u201cshut down\u201d Cherry-Evans. <\/p>\n
\u201cOne of his great attributes is how well he reads the game,\u201d Seibold added.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe certainly plays what he sees. He\u2019s got a fantastic kicking game. He brings a lot of threat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Roosters have a lot of talent… and Chez is a really talented player. We\u2019ve spoken about what we can try and do to mitigate what he does, but it is easier said than done.\u201d<\/p>\n
‘I do apologise if you want more’ | 07:11<\/p>\n
BENJI BACKS LUAI REPLACEMENT TO FILL HUGE VOID<\/p>\n
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has backed Jock Madden to do a job for the team over the next few weeks while the club\u2019s \u201cEnergizer Bunny\u201d is out injured with a knee issue.<\/p>\n
Jarome Luai has been ruled out for four weeks with a knee injury he suffered in the second half of their loss to the Rabbitohs last week, but there\u2019s better news for halves partner Adam Doueihi who has been named to play despite limping off with what appeared to be a nasty hamstring problem.<\/p>\n
Madden, 26, has plenty of experience across stints with the Tigers and the Broncos, with the playmaker returning to the club in 2026 where he\u2019s been thrust into the halves for the big game against the unbeaten Warriors in Auckland.<\/p>\n
Young gun Latu Fainu is also on an extended bench if required. <\/p>\n
\u201cJarome\u2019s our Energizer Bunny who gives a lot of energy to the team, and he\u2019s got his own strengths,\u201d Marshall said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we\u2019ve got Jock coming in who has got some big strings of his own that we\u2019re looking forward to him putting out.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the end of the day, everyone has injuries. Newcastle is going through something similar at the moment. What you\u2019ve got to do is have systems in place that no matter who comes in, everyone knows their job and how you want to play.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to seeing how our guys play.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Tigers had a turbulent off-season at board level, but the decision to re-sign Marshall provides stability going forward for a team that hasn\u2019t made the finals since 2011.<\/p>\n
The club legend is in his third year as coach and says the tough times will only help him develop in the role. <\/p>\n
\u201cWithout struggle and a bit of failure, there\u2019s no growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m constantly evolving and working on what I\u2019m doing as a coach, and always looking for ways to be better. That\u2019s the key to it.<\/p>\n
Benji Marshall has embraced the journey of leading the Wests Tigers back to the finals. Picture: Mark Metcalfe\/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I\u2019ve had a pretty serious schooling when it comes to coaching to start, but I wouldn\u2019t have had it any other way because the way I\u2019ve had to learn is to learn on the run and learn fast.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m enjoying it, I love it, I\u2019m passionate about the job and I love coaching these boys. It\u2019s something I want to do for a long time.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe spotlight and the pressure that comes with it means nothing to me. It\u2019s the time that it takes up and the priorities where you have to find the balance between family and coaching which is a bit of a challenge sometimes.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut it\u2019s worth the job. I really love it because it\u2019s not about coaching men \u2013 you actually get to shape their lives away from footy. Instead of making them good footy players, you make them good people as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s an important part of the job.\u201d<\/p>\n
Seibold urges Manly fans not boo DCE | 02:51<\/p>\n
WOOLF CALLS DOLPHINS STAR BEST IN WORLD AHEAD OF BATTLE OF BRISBANE<\/p>\n
There\u2019s been a lot of healthy debate this week over whether Panthers star Brian To\u2019o is the best winger of all time, but perhaps the more pressing discourse right now is who is the top centre in the NRL heading into round 4.<\/p>\n
Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton has held the mantle for a few years now, while rising Panthers star Casey McLean is one to watch over the coming years.<\/p>\n
Just a few years after there were fears the role was becoming diminished, the value of great centres is rising again, with an epic battle looming in Friday\u2019s Battle for Brisbane where former teammates Herbie Farnworth and Kotoni Staggs will go up against each other.<\/p>\n
Herbie Farnworth was at his brilliant best for the Dolphins last week. Picture: Matt Blyth\/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images<\/p>\n
Farnworth has started the season on fire with 12 offloads, 12 tackles busts, a try and an assist through the opening rounds, with the Englishman impacting the game with his carries, in the air and everywhere else.<\/p>\n
He was phenomenal against Cronulla last week, prompting his coach to make this declaration after the game. <\/p>\n
\u201cWell, I think he is (the best centre in the world) and he thinks he is as well,\u201d Kristian Woolf said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s great to have in the team because he comes up with things. He came up with plenty of things (against the Sharks).\u201d<\/p>\n
Farnworth was asked the same question in the Shark Park sheds but played down the plaudits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not for me to say, so I\u2019ll let you boys come up with that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think there are some quality centres in the comp now. <\/p>\n
\u201cObviously, it\u2019s not for me to say who\u2019s the best, but you left out Kotoni Staggs who\u2019s been great for the Broncos as well. <\/p>\n
\u201cI could go on and on about how good the centres are this year and I think they\u2019re only growing as well, and there are some really good young ones coming through.\u201d<\/p>\n
Farnworth and Staggs played together in the 2023 grand final loss to Penrith before the Englishman made the big move to Brisbane\u2019s rivals the following year.<\/p>\n
Farnworth and Kotoni Staggs used to be Broncos teammates but will line up against each other in Friday\u2019s derby. Picture: Lachie MillardSource: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n
The Dolphins are coming off one of their best defensive performances since entering the competition, while the Broncos came from behind again to down the Storm in the grand final rematch. <\/p>\n
It sets up a blockbuster battle at Suncorp Stadium where Staggs famously said \u201cthis is our home\u201d after he scored a runaway try to seal a win over the Dolphins. <\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s massive,\u201d Farnworth said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019ll be a sell out at Suncorp there and they\u2019re the reigning premiers for a reason and obviously knocked off Melbourne in the grand final rematch. They\u2019ve got a great side and I\u2019m sure they\u2019re going to come out firing, so it should be a very good game.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s definitely an intense game. I\u2019ve been on both sides of the fence playing for the Broncs and playing for the Dolphins and, yeah, it\u2019s very intense. It should be a good game. Very keen for it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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