As I posted in another topic, these were my thoughts on last night:
Definately the most pleasing aspect of our win tonight was the defense. When Penrith had four cracks at our like and finally did go over, it was from a kick. I really hope they can keep it up all year. Defense like that wins you premierships.
The attack will become better as time progresses. I'm sure next week we'll come out a lot more confident and the players will have a bit of match fitness about them. It will be interesting playing the team coming off the bye in the first round.
I thought Kurt Gidley was fantastic. He really looks to want to make the 5/8 position his own. He just needs to work on the last tackle option when Joey has been tackled on the 4th.
A wrap of course to Danny, he was superb. He's just turned into one of those great hookers and his combination with Joey will be more lethal as the season progresses.
Searge was great! One mistake but you can forgive him for that. He seemed to handle the pressure extremely well. Definately has to be our fullback whilst Robbie is out. He looks like he's going to make a name of himself. Wouldn't it be great if he's in really good form and may make Hagan re-think putting O'Davis straight back into the role when he's back from injury.
Speaking of O'Davis, typical of him to get an injury on the first game back. :roll: I can see this as being his last year with us. From all reports I've heard he's been one of the best trainers. Well, didn't really show tonight did it?
Woolnough was excellent. Just to name another couple of names, I thought Lowrie off the bench was pretty good, Tahu in patches, Matt Gidley looked the goods. Of the others, Kennedy, Abraham...
Of course, I haven't mentioned Joey yet. He was showing glimpses of brilliance but it may take a while to get back to where he was before he got injured. It was good to see him not being the real dominant figure tonight. It was just a really good team performance.
Only lowlight was Russell Richardson. He butchered some really good opportunities. If he's not careful George Carmont could push for his position.
All in all, a good win!
