Lego_Man said:
Why all the Mannering hate then?
obviously with injuries to the centres this time round - like soliola, prop matai, etc etc - he deserves a centre spot but I dont think he should be walk-up starter for the kiwis every test.
Do you?
Its one thing to help develop eg. to pick him as 18th man etc as they have done to Eastwood, Harrison, Rapira.
But there comes a point where you have to pick players because of ability and form.
He has been average all-year round - he is an established NRL player with a big future with warriors and perhaps kiwis - im sures he will always be in contention. Kiwis have so much talent to pick from.
I dont care if Simons last name was rockocoko or kawasaki - perhaps I dont like him as i like a different style of footy - hard hitting and expansive.
I dont like solid players - unless they excell particularly well at one aspect of the game. lol. At least covell kicks and is a 'expert' on the high balls.
