I don't understand all of this "Worst GF ever" BS that so many people are spouting.
It wasn't much of a contest in the last 35 minutes, but that was an entertaining and dominant display of real rugby league. Tbh, I haven't seen a team perform that well in a match in at least five or six years.
I hate this attitude that a close game somehow automatically becomes a good game. Like the 101 missed tackles and 40 knock-ons was overlooked when Melbourne pipped Brisbane in the final seconds a few weeks ago because of all the emotion. It was a sh*t display by both teams, somewhat saved by the fact that it was equal?
Nuh, f**k that. Manly were brutal in defence, they ran entertaining attacking plays and they did it seemingly without making errors. As a neutral, I personally loved the game. Very quick, intense and plenty of movement.
Manly, savour it. Don't particularly like or hate your club, but I think your players let the footy do the talking and put on a great show of the greatest game. Plenty of class from players and coach Hasler alike after the final siren too. Well deserved, and enjoy the celebrations! Winning a GF is an incredible thing to experience as a fan of any team.
