Decent at leastMost downhill skiers are pretty good on the descent.
But certainly, Moses is a better last tackle option than Wighton?Targeted Kaufusi/DCE/Gagai, who missed 18 tackles between them.
If we need a scapegoat, why aren't we targeting Haas, who was lazy in defence, or Simms, who is useless these days?Mitch copping a fair bit on social media without much substance other than the fact he was a bit quiet in the first half.
I think its more to do with the fact that NSW lost rather than how Mitch played, they need a scapegoat.
If we need a scapegoat, why aren't we targeting Haas, who was lazy in defence, or Simms, who is useless these days?
Moses did his job.
He is. He should've done all the kicking. But every merkin seemed to have a kick in that game, all trying to be the hero. I'd say that's what you get with a rookie halfback. There's always an element of who-the-f**k-are-you-merkin from the established players, as if kicking is a different skill at Origin level.But certainly, Moses is a better last tackle option than Wighton?
I think we were beaten in the forwards, and as is usually the case in a dead rubber, only one team was desperate to win. The ref certainly helped there, but Queensland were far more intense.Not much of a mention on Martin either. He came out of the blocks like Bolt but faded just as fast. Murray had a great game and Turbo did what he could. Api went OK when he came on. Crighton tried hard. The Parra boys did OK with limited opportunities.
The disappointments last night were many.
Yeo
Two'oooooo
Hass
Finacune
Teddy
JAC
Latrell
Wighton
Cook
Simms
And finally Fittler. I get the feeling his game plan didn't change so much, more so he wasn't saved by some outstanding individual performances on this occasion.
I don't think it will do him any harm as he'll know himself that he didn't have a bad game. If anything it might teach him to pay less attention to critics.We can either blame Mitch or stick up for him. Either way, I hope this experience has not dampened his confidence. Cleary was very ordinary in his first series - and in fact, looked lost. But the level he is at right now is extraordinary. Mitch will certainly be better for the run - as long as his confidence hasn't taken a hit. I was really impressed that he didn't go into his shell in the second half and kept trying to be involved. Well done.
I share your concern Ivor. My greatest worry was the team being beaten and the press crucifying Moses game. This is what's happened. I guess it will definitely show his claimed maturity whether he can ignor the outside noise. My thought were.We can either blame Mitch or stick up for him. Either way, I hope this experience has not dampened his confidence. Cleary was very ordinary in his first series - and in fact, looked lost. But the level he is at right now is extraordinary. Mitch will certainly be better for the run - as long as his confidence hasn't taken a hit. I was really impressed that he didn't go into his shell in the second half and kept trying to be involved. Well done.
Fittler said he was happy with his game.I share your concern Ivor. My greatest worry was the team being beaten and the press crucifying Moses game. This is what's happened. I guess it will definitely show his claimed maturity whether he can ignor the outside noise. My thought were.
1. Cook fu*cked him over. (Not Mitch's fault)
2. When he finally got ball he played as instructed. (Fittlers game plan)
3. He kicked well after a nervous start where he was a tad conservative.
4. His defense was outstanding bringing down big forwards with momentum and speedy backs both with one on one tackles.
5. A massive tackle on Valentine that put him out of the game.
6. His last play chip and chase that gave the team an opportunity to go for the win.
7. 2 kicks, the second needing to readjust on the move for the Api try.
8. The quick pass to the edge for Latrell to do his thing.
9. He backed up well in the late Turbo line break.
All in all he did a good job. Better than most of Pearce's appearances and no worse than Cleary prior to this years games 1&2.
Fu*k the wankfest Mitch. You "played strong, done fine".
I’m hoping it ups his confidence. His kick to Turbo was maybe a little short but other than that, well weighted and then recovering and keeping his head up on the second kick was fantastic play. Qld had rushed him all night and I think most were expecting him to just pop a cross field bomb. But he played what was in front of him, gave his teammates time and angled a great kick. Superb chase by Korisau too.We can either blame Mitch or stick up for him. Either way, I hope this experience has not dampened his confidence. Cleary was very ordinary in his first series - and in fact, looked lost. But the level he is at right now is extraordinary. Mitch will certainly be better for the run - as long as his confidence hasn't taken a hit. I was really impressed that he didn't go into his shell in the second half and kept trying to be involved. Well done.