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Im sure we've all watched the 2023 GF countless times but when Cogger came on Critter just completely took over ownership of the left side of the field. Cogger did very well to just stay out of the way.
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Yes and no. Any half in the world plays straighter than Luai and Cogger isn't a good footballer but hes smart enough to know Crichton is a f**king fantastic one.Cogger straightened the attack allowing others to shine. Cleary even credits him for that.
He didn't stay out of the way. He had vital involvement in at least two tries. He knew what to do and not overplay it.
Cronk can probably articulate it better than me.
He added: “Go back and watch the Leota try - Cogger’s ball-playing is so good that it creates space for Cleary to go through on the outside of (Kurt) Capewell. And again for the (Stephen) Crichton try - you watch the nuance that Cogger does with his footwork and his eyes. He looks in, plays out and goes straight, and creates enough space for Nathan to get the ball out.”
Brisbane’s defence stifled the Penrith attack for the first hour of the decider, with Johns saying the Panthers were too “pass-centric” with Cleary largely playing a halfback role.
Cogger then took over at first receiver, providing Cleary with more space – and the opportunity to run at the line more regularly.
It is a point that Cleary himself made in the post-game press conference, crediting Cogger for being a “big part” of Penrith’s fightback.
“He unlocked me when he came on,” Cleary said.
“He was communicating well and he was getting me to see things and play footy. We were just sort of following each other around. He was a big part of it.
“Once Romey and Yeoy went off it felt like a free shot. We just had nothing to lose and that’s why I give credit to Cogs. He came on with that mentality and helped bring me into the game. He unlocked me.”
Matty Johns, meanwhile, said on SEN Radio earlier this year that Cogger was the “unsung hero” of the grand final.
“When he came on the field he was one of the main reasons they (Penrith) ran them (Brisbane) down, he sort of freed Nathan up to pick and choose what he wanted to do,” Johns said.
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What would Nathan Cleary and Cooper Cronk know though?Cogger straightened the attack allowing others to shine. Cleary even credits him for that.
He didn't stay out of the way. He had vital involvement in at least two tries. He knew what to do and not overplay it.
Cronk can probably articulate it better than me.
He added: “Go back and watch the Leota try - Cogger’s ball-playing is so good that it creates space for Cleary to go through on the outside of (Kurt) Capewell. And again for the (Stephen) Crichton try - you watch the nuance that Cogger does with his footwork and his eyes. He looks in, plays out and goes straight, and creates enough space for Nathan to get the ball out.”
Brisbane’s defence stifled the Penrith attack for the first hour of the decider, with Johns saying the Panthers were too “pass-centric” with Cleary largely playing a halfback role.
Cogger then took over at first receiver, providing Cleary with more space – and the opportunity to run at the line more regularly.
It is a point that Cleary himself made in the post-game press conference, crediting Cogger for being a “big part” of Penrith’s fightback.
“He unlocked me when he came on,” Cleary said.
“He was communicating well and he was getting me to see things and play footy. We were just sort of following each other around. He was a big part of it.
“Once Romey and Yeoy went off it felt like a free shot. We just had nothing to lose and that’s why I give credit to Cogs. He came on with that mentality and helped bring me into the game. He unlocked me.”
Matty Johns, meanwhile, said on SEN Radio earlier this year that Cogger was the “unsung hero” of the grand final.
“When he came on the field he was one of the main reasons they (Penrith) ran them (Brisbane) down, he sort of freed Nathan up to pick and choose what he wanted to do,” Johns said.
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That guy is far up himself it isn't funny.. the way he responses to questions has an "all about him" mentality and it's an essay he goes on and on.
Two down (Smug Kent/Blooper) 1 to go ......(Creepy Crawley).
Brent Read can go too!
Where was this mate?
