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[Woody90]

Yeah very similar issues to us right now. 6,7+9 struggling.

Dom very similar to his poor games with us. Looks sensational when the team is already running downhill but won’t put effort into his runs or consistently contest bombs when the team are on the back foot. At the game looks like he’s bulked up a bit, not sure if that’s a good or bad thing for him.

 

[Apey]

I don't think it was Dom being bad so much as Penrith using their brains to minimise his impact (and it also helps when you have the field position to do so). More teams should, especially us. He has clear weaknesses - one of them being high kicks - that teams avoid exploiting because they think a bloke as tall as him must be a God in the air.

 

[Knight Tales]

While the obstruction penalty was a million to one, that Edwards was getting there to stop Manu, it shows how clever Edwards is at reading play. He milked that like a boss.

 

[Knight Tales]

I don't think it was Dom being bad so much as Penrith using their brains to minimise his impact (and it also helps when you have the field position to do so). More teams should, especially us. He has clear weaknesses - one of them being high kicks - that teams avoid exploiting because they think a bloke as tall as him must be a God in the air.

He will get frustrated playing outside Manu
Simply cos Manu backs himself and runs very straight. The senior playing group can be a little stand offish with newbies as well. You are told from day one playing for that club is a privilege and if you fail you will be gone. Not in a nasty fashion but more through the aura around the place. A lot of pressure for a kid who is really only just getting started.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

You are told from day one playing for that club is a privilege and if you fail you will be gone. Not in a nasty fashion but more through the aura around the place. A lot of pressure for a kid who is really only just getting started.

That they created through clever spin, and a lot of media assistance.

They are no better than any other club other than apparently a bottomless cap, which is beyond a joke and damages the integrity of the competition.

May clubs like the Panthers always reign supreme. f**k the rorters sideways and twice on sundays.

 

[Knight Tales]

That they created through clever spin, and a lot of media assistance.

They are no better than any other club other than apparently a bottomless cap, which is beyond a joke and damages the integrity of the competition.

May clubs like the Panthers always reign supreme. f**k the rorters sideways and twice on sundays.

I agree with your sentiments. I despise them. However they are not there by accident. The issue becomes whether the player buys into it or not. And more often than not they do. Dom may understand the size of the choice he has made in a few weeks time. He is going to cop it deluxe from 30000 fans. I feel his move has been seen as mass betrayal by many as our offer was good. If he scores and does his kick the ball into the crowd celebration, I reckon it will be on. If that game does not sell out then I will be disappointed.
On the flip side we all love the big unit and all will be forgiven eventually cos he is an outstanding kid and player.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Dom looks terrible at the Roosters (lol)

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

Dom looks terrible at the Roosters (lol)

love it !!

Trent the super coach. They need another Cronk or Money B$ll Williams.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

And he gets sent off as well hahahahahahaha

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

And he gets sent off as well hahahahahahaha

Gold

 

[Woody90]

Dom looks terrible at the Roosters (lol)

Deserves it for being a mercenary.

 

[Apey]

That 27 minutes is the worst performance I've ever seen from a player. I'm glad it was Dom at the Roosters haha.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

As enjoyable as it is seeing Roosters getting flogged, it's a bit deflating knowing they'll likely take it out on us next week lol

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

Deserves it for being a mercenary.

i think that's why I think the Rorters often perform below the quality of their roster - they're all mercenaries

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Young got himself sent off so he doesn't have to face the Newcastle crowd next week... Coward

 

[perverse]

Those 27 minutes from Dom were the most fun I've had watching football all year. We haven't invented language yet to express how bad that was.

 

[Rod]

Thought the send off was a bit harsh but that was an amusing period for sure.

On the earlier one, we also saw him back his speed on the outside many times here, usually successfully. But that wasn't the time to do it with Taaffe having an angle and the wet weather.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

It's pretty strange that out of all the ex Knights on the field tonight, Kurt Mann is the best of them

 

[aqua_duck]

As enjoyable as it is seeing Roosters getting flogged, it's a bit deflating knowing they'll likely take it out on us next week lol

They’ll have to do it without Dom, Teddy and Walker.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

They’ll have to do it without Dom, Teddy and Walker.

They're doing it pretty well at the moment lol