2021 Knights rep players

[PhilGould]

Definitely noticeable. QLD have the upper hand through the middle thus far.

 

[Yosh]

Ponga not injured, check. QLD dominating the forward battle because DSaf is missing, check. Pretty good so far.

 

[Jono078]

I think so too. But no doubt the biggest loss is Cleary.

Wighton sucks. I hope this is the last we see of him in Origin. He might be the worst kicking half in the comp. I’m talking 2020 Pearce bad

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

I reckon the individual class of NSW is showing but the team dynamics are the difference with NSW losing out in the halves.

 

[PhilGould]

Who could've predicted that a Wighton/Moses halves combo would struggle in Origin?

 

[GidleyTwinz]

If KP plays with this intensity for us every week, we could be anything

 

[Yosh]

If KP plays with this intensity for us every week, we could be anything

Tad unfair. He goes hard every week but he is so slick, just looks like he is cruising. Val looked pumped to be back on the wing and Ponga was classy all game.

Moses looked okay but he didn't control the game. Had some really good kicks but nothing special.

Let's be honest. NSW were never going to win without Daniel Saifiti.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

KP was great, came up with a few massive plays. Should give him more confidence coming back to club footy.

 

[GidleyTwinz]

Tad unfair. He goes hard every week but he is so slick, just looks like he is cruising. Val looked pumped to be back on the wing and Ponga was classy all game.

Moses looked okay but he didn't control the game. Had some really good kicks but nothing special.

Let's be honest. NSW were never going to win without Daniel Saifiti.

It's not unfair.


I didn't say he doesn't try hard for us - in fact, I've said the exact opposite in previous posts.

But he doesn't lock in quite the same way. Rewatch his reaction to the QLD tries, or the way he responded when Muster got tackled over the sideline. Can't argue it's the same intensity

 

[Jono078]

That was the best we've seen of Kalyn as far as kick returns and perhaps overall running game this year.

His link plays weren't really there, he hung around the ruck a bit too much IMO - but he also hasn't trained with the group before so it's hard to expect him to make all the set plays and link-ups with the halves look slick.

He seemed very vocal tonight, constantly yelling at players, it's really encouraging signs that he's taken his game to the next level!

Best part is it didn't look like it was the most physically taxing game for him, so hoping he rips the Storm to shreds on the weekend!

 

[perverse]

It's not unfair.


I didn't say he doesn't try hard for us - in fact, I've said the exact opposite in previous posts.

But he doesn't lock in quite the same way. Rewatch his reaction to the QLD tries, or the way he responded when Muster got tackled over the sideline. Can't argue it's the same intensity

It's Origin mate, big game. If we ever go deep in the finals and believe we can win, I'm sure you'll see the same. Hell, if we get close to the Storm this weekend you might see the same. Big players find an extra gear in big games, always have. Kalyns challenge at the moment is bringing his A-game every week, finding that consistency and doing it against the best. He's been stellar in every game he's played this year, I do think his injuries robbed us of seeing a real breakout year from him this year. Fortunately, there's still time.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

KP was cruisy. He held back and injected himself selectively.
Big thing is that he wasn't injured.

 

[Zoidberg]

Everyone (media) talking up Ponga’s effect on the game, and we thought he was quiet.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Everyone (media) talking up Ponga’s effect on the game, and we thought he was quiet.

He doesn't need to take hit ups all the time or be involved in every play. He just needs to do his thing.
Quiet but effective. The difference in the result I think.

 

[Burwood]

He didn’t overplay his hand. 2020 Ponga would have come up with big plays, but he’d also be guilty of forcing passes or the odd intercept or two.

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

Neither of our boys lost an Origin match all series. Should be great for both player's confidence.

 

[Yosh]

Just putting it out there, will Mann have learnt anything from being in camp for a week and a half you guys reckon?

 

[Jono078]

Just putting it out there, will Mann have learnt anything from being in camp for a week and a half you guys reckon?

If anything I think he'll take great confidence in being around the team and knowing he is on their (selectors) radar. Should hopefully make him want to put his best foot forward and hopefully find an extra gear.

 

[Yosh]

Also, just putting it out there. During Freddy's press conference, he said he didn't want to talk about the missing halves and it wasn't an issue. He said that Moses and Whighton played well and was especially happy with Moses's defense. Then he went on to say that we were missing our 'key forward' (Daniel Saifiti) and that played a part in the loss.

Either I'm super good at reading between the lines or super biased, clearly Freddy thinks Saifiti is our best forward.