3 - 2 - 1 vs Manly

[Fast Eddie]

And on Henry, we saw him get torched for the try on D but even on offense he offers very little. Doubt he is anything special in the air, not especially quick or with great footwork. No way he should be in the starting line up. And I thought was Lousi was better than I expected but he still gives way too slow play of the balls every time.

 

[Didgi]

Benry is a good player, but a centre he is not. If you insist on a second rower playing centre, I'm still a Sio Siu Tauk-howeveryouspellit fan. It's all irrelevant though, he's too green, Benry should be benched for the SR and occasional utility use, and bring in Inu.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

We seem to be quick to want to kick players out, give Locke another chance, as first dud game in a while. Manu has to be on thin ice, Johnson is going to have to be taking his paycheck home soon!

Manly sent it wide, found gaps, took advantage of our mistakes. If we had held the ball at a few more critical times (both attack and defense) we could/should of won.

Premierships aren't won in March.
Both of last years grandfinal teams lost their first 2 games (we lost 3!)

We shall see what Bluey learns as his first game as an NRL coach. Look forward to the post match conference.

 

[hitman82]

And on Henry, we saw him get torched for the try on D but even on offense he offers very little. Doubt he is anything special in the air, not especially quick or with great footwork. No way he should be in the starting line up. And I thought was Lousi was better than I expected but he still gives way too slow play of the balls every time.

I agree Henry was a major non-event, and I would immediately drop him for Inu next week.

But on Lousi, it's not fair to criticise the guy. He was our best prop by far, and had his career best game. Looked like a new player tbh. It's as though Cleary had him playing inside himself and Bluey's told him to just go for it. Looked totally confident and composed.

 

[Rich102]

3. Johnson
2. Mannering
1. Lousi


Not a bad game first up - plenty of room for improvement.

When you gift the Premiers 16 points start it is always going to be hard. JRo gone for mine - his poor defence cost us those early points. Hurrell & Inu next week please.

 

[Iafeta]

I agree Henry was a major non-event, and I would immediately drop him for Inu next week.

But on Lousi, it's not fair to criticise the guy. He was our best prop by far, and had his career best game. Looked like a new player tbh. It's as though Cleary had him playing inside himself and Bluey's told him to just go for it. Looked totally confident and composed.

That would be rather disconcerting...

 

[WarriorsFan4Life]

3-Johnson= Freak
2-Lousi= Good go forward, stepped up big time
1-Hurrell= Baby Beast

-3 Manu
-2 Locke
-1 Maloney

 

[armchaircritic]

Johnson
Lousi (Where has that performance been? - So glad he stepped up)
Hurrell

Frustrating game in the end. Those mistakes by Locke/Manu killed us.

 

[Izz]

Just got back from the game. Got there just before kickoff, so didn't see the team sheet. Was *not* happy to see Benry starting. He's not FG standard yet. Obviously trains hard, though.

Hitman, i think Lousi suits props much better than second row.

Someone needs to tell Taylor that he is allowed to look when he passes. And definitely not to no-look pass when the tackle count's just been restarted, when we're on the opposition 30, when they have only 12 men, and the only way the play will turn out even if Manu catches it is over the sideline.

Hurrell looked okay defensively. Made a good read to shut down one attacking raid close to the line. Awesome with ball on hand. Sit down, Watmong!

For all Johnson's awesome, he did still drift out of the game for a lot of the second half.

3 -- Mannering
2 -- Johnson
1 -- Hurrell

Hon. mention to Brown. Looked okay at dummy half when distributing, too.

 

[hitman82]

I'd just like to clarify a couple of points:

in 54 minutes, Hurrell got 154m from 16 carries. 4 Tackle Breaks, 1 Offload.

in 48 minutes, Lousi led our offloads with 2, made 24 tackles, missing NONE.

Vatuvei had SEVEN errors.

 

[TheDMC]

I'd just like to clarify a couple of points:

in 54 minutes, Hurrell got 154m from 16 carries. 4 Tackle Breaks, 1 Offload.

in 48 minutes, Lousi led our offloads with 2, made 24 tackles, missing NONE.

Vatuvei had SEVEN errors.

What are the points you're clarifying hitman?

 

[devoid]

3 Hurrell
2 Mannering
1 Johnson

Thought Matulino and Lousi were great too.

 

[ozbash]

3- mannering
2- johnson
1 - packer

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Packer oz

thought he was mud

 

[ozbash]

He never stopped, the props were great.

 

[JoeD]

3 mannering
2 Johnson
1 hurrell

Still hate Eden park but crazy skydiving was best halftime entertainment eva!

 

[ozbash]

Still hate Eden park but crazy skydiving was best halftime entertainment eva!

that was downright scary, was waiting for a couple to get tangled up in the posts..

 

[kos]

Not being at the game stuck in West Island.
Some questions....

How did Nathan Friend go -looked solid on TV.

Also wheres Mcivor, Dale Husband did commentary on Sky.

Did anybody see the Vulcans game?

 

[hitman82]

What are the points you're clarifying hitman?

What's up buddy!

I am clarifying no actual points, I just felt like typing that haha

 

[Izz]

Still hate Eden park but crazy skydiving was best halftime entertainment eva!

that was downright scary, was waiting for a couple to get tangled up in the posts..

same. anybody know if that dude actually broke his leg?

Also wheres Mcivor, Dale Husband did commentary on Sky.

McIvor goneburger! Well, gone from league commentary team, anyway.