Wasn't a standout, missed a few tackles and when he made a half break from dummy half with 2 speed men backing up he failed to pass or even look, they were right there either side of him and in the clear.
He also looked small out there against those big Penrith forwards. He's well behind McIness you'd think.
The defence was pretty much what you'd expect in reserves but both Runciman and Ford were really solid for us as well as both making good metres, 120 and 146 respectively. I was surprised to see Runciman in the second row but he handled it well. Ford will push his way into firsts no problem, if not this year then next, he's got the makings of a great back rower.
Clune played really well, very dangerous, big heart but he's tiny. Field went OK but seemed to be carrying a leg / foot injury. Clune took the shots at goal and only nailed 2 / 5, if Lomax plays he nails most of them and we win. We also win if the refs weren't useless, they pulled up a beautiful close range try for a forward pass that wasn't - I'm not biased, Brett Kenny also called it TRY. Just on Kenny, love the guy, so great to hear him in the commentary box.
Luciano went OK but I think he's being misused and abused. Give him long minutes in firsts and he'll be a weapon. That's unlikely with Host firing so maybe give him some time in reserves in the front row but off the bench, see how he goes.
Timm made good metres and can hit hard but misses a few tackle at crucial moments.
Sokobalavu is a big boy, could be another Ah Mau, keep an eye on this one.
Of the backs Pearson stands out a mile, 197 metres, nice quick play the balls and some impressive footwork but needs to cut out the errors and work on his defence - he's almost there though, if Ravi fails I'd give him a run. Marsters also has great footwork and both he and Esau have speed - both coming along nicely. Sailor needs to grow, he's too small for 1sts.
