Cowboys 3 2 1s

[Valheru]

Easily our best performance of the year thus far. They seemed enthusiastic and committed while keeping the error rate down and importantly not doing stupid shit like taking out kickers late.

A lot is being said about the 3 binnings as deflection but it's not our fault the cowboys players committed those acts. First was a clear bin, not sure who could possibly argue against that. 2nd was a penalty only IMO. The 3rd one most seem to be saying penalty only but I completely disagree, Townsend came out of the line, stepped sideways once Collins angled away from him and hit him flush on the chin with a swinging arm. If that's not a sin bin for a high tackle, not sure what is. If Collins did that to Townsend he probably doesn't get up and Collins may have got sent off let alone binned. Just because it was a small man on a big one on this occassion doesn't mean the penalty should change.

3 joey - he was an absolute beast with and without the ball. We need him to play like that more often.
2 Teddy
1 Butcher - really been impressed with him the last few weeks.

We have been up and down the first month so looking to build some consistency starting this week.

 

[Warnecke]

Great win today in the NRLW. First full game I watched and really enjoyed it. Going to watch the Grand Final next week for sure.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

Easily our best performance of the year thus far. They seemed enthusiastic and committed while keeping the error rate down and importantly not doing stupid shit like taking out kickers late.

A lot is being said about the 3 binnings as deflection but it's not our fault the cowboys players committed those acts. First was a clear bin, not sure who could possibly argue against that. 2nd was a penalty only IMO. The 3rd one most seem to be saying penalty only but I completely disagree, Townsend came out of the line, stepped sideways once Collins angled away from him and hit him flush on the chin with a swinging arm. If that's not a sin bin for a high tackle, not sure what is. If Collins did that to Townsend he probably doesn't get up and Collins may have got sent off let alone binned. Just because it was a small man on a big one on this occassion doesn't mean the penalty should change.

3 joey - he was an absolute beast with and without the ball. We need him to play like that more often.
2 Teddy
1 Butcher - really been impressed with him the last few weeks.

We have been up and down the first month so looking to build some consistency starting this week.

Yep, same points for me. Big improvement from everybody but still a bit too much dropped ball for me, though.

I was developing a theory before this game around Radley’s dip in form. I thought he’d been spooked from playing his natural game for fear of being sent off and was struggling to adjust under the increased scrutiny. Thought he had a much better game this time around and hope his form continues to rise.

Hope we don’t take the Broncos lightly.

 

[Valheru]

Yep, same points for me. Big improvement from everybody but still a bit too much dropped ball for me, though.

I was developing a theory before this game around Radley’s dip in form. I thought he’d been spooked from playing his natural game for fear of being sent off and was struggling to adjust under the increased scrutiny. Thought he had a much better game this time around and hope his form continues to rise.

Hope we don’t take the Broncos lightly.

Yeah fair commentary on Radley. At least he is changing though as it is necessary and as you say he had a much better game and I'm sure he will get in to his groove.

Any thoughts on what is going on with Angus Crighton? Looks a shell of himself at the moment.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Wanted to think on this one a bit before giving my points. In my opinion -

3 points: Jared Warea-Hargreaves. I was tempted to give it to Manu, but JWH laid the foundation that the others prospered from. He lead up front gaining yardage, and defensively he tightened it up around the ruck (not much easy yardage gained there, unlike against Souths). I mean his match stats were 18 runs foir 171 meters (55 post contact metres), with 18 tackles. He lead from the front. Only Teddy gaiuned more yardage with ball in hand (198 metres) and only Sitili had more post contact metres (60).

2 points: Joseph Manu. 2 line breaks, 1 line break assist, 2 try adsswists and 2 tries. Outstanding performance.

1 point: James Tedesco. 'Nuff said.

 

[H.H]

I actually thought Radley was our best and it made a huge difference to what Keary and Manu were able to do.

3 - Radley
2 - Manu
1 - Keary

Need to build on this now. Can't go backwards this week.