At the game at ground level under the western stands and I thought
In attack Periera, Frizz were awesome with their charges although Periera had a bad night with his hands and Frizz missed the tackle on Parkers try
In defense Lawrie & Sims + McInnes were outstanding in the middle buckling them on the spot
Hunt MOM, his 2 kicks led to our tries and general play kicking game was good - 3
Lawrie - 2
mcInnes - 1
Whilst from about the last 60 minites we were starved of possession and field position, 50/50 our fault and refereeing but when we had the chance we did not throw enough plays at them
Manly tried to ambush us with linespeed and it worked but we needed to attack deeper and relied too much on one out plays and dont look enough for 2nd phase as Manly did. The ball carrier needs more support runners which would of have Manly's edges and flanks guessing or coming in more.
Dragons tried to bust em through the middle which was never going to work except for the planned kicks behind the lines
Corey's kicking game was 50/50 as some of his clearing kicks went striaght down their throat.
The problem with our wingers taking the high ball is trying to stand under it and leap instead of getting back deeper and time the running into it and leaping and it is easier to earm a penalty for getting taken out in the air, you wont need so many blockers like stupid Lafai did shouldering out Garrick when he did not need to,
And it is legal to do the Slater kung fu kick out in front of you as you watch now how Draius Boyd does it.
Enjoy the next 5 games guys, hope for 4 out of 5 as I expect the Roosters to be too good!
I also hope Lomax gets at least a 40 minute game out soon....BEFORE ORIGIN when he will be needed