Match Discussion: Round 19 vs Manly @ 4 Pines Park, Brookvale / Cammeraygal

[Zoidberg]

O’brien said before the game we don’t need origin players to make tackles, but watch him use that as an excuse in the presser.

 

[Bartwah]

Going for a chip and chase when we’re losing by near 50. Jacko looking for a highlight play to put on his social media.

 

[Wizardman]

Mentally, they were not in the contest. I can't help but feel things will be a different story against Brisbane next week.

 

[Zoidberg]

Gameplay was defend ourselves to victory. 16-0 down after 20mins and they were done.

 

[mozza91]

Going for a chip and chase when we’re losing by near 50. Jacko looking for a highlight play to put on his social media.

He was shit but are you really criticising him for trying something in attack?

 

[Loose Cannon]

Mentally, they were not in the contest. I can't help but feel things will be a different story against Brisbane next week.

Interesting theory.

 

[perverse]

Pretty embarassing, wholly expected result. Just wish they held their gloves up better than that.

 

[Nuke]

To make it worse, weekends over!

I'm in Perth. I've got an extra 2hrs to stew over this rubbish before my weekend is over.

 

[Wizardman]

Interesting theory.

That win against Canberra was a massive one.....lose that, the season is done.

I just got the feeling that win kinda eased the pressure on them a bit as the backline pretty much disappeared for this game. I feel they didn't turn up mentally today....I doubt that happens next week.

 

[macavity]

That win against Canberra was a massive one.....lose that, the season is done.

I just got the feeling that win kinda eased the pressure on them a bit as the backline pretty much disappeared for this game. I feel they didn't turn up mentally today....I doubt that happens next week.

We had one of our first choice backline, and it was Marz...

 

[mozza91]

We had one of our first choice backline, and it was Marz...

Lucas and Maps did ok aswell. The left edge was looser than Sasha Grey.

 

[Woody90]

That win against Canberra was a massive one.....lose that, the season is done.

I just got the feeling that win kinda eased the pressure on them a bit as the backline pretty much disappeared for this game. I feel they didn't turn up mentally today....I doubt that happens next week.

I think we were up for it initially but a few errors off some inexperienced players early on and the whole side dropped their heads.

Even from the get go with all the hype around Manly we were never meant to win, but still really disappointing to see us give up like that.

That’s the difference between us and a top side. Take Penrith’s backline out and they’d be pumped to prove the punters wrong that they can win anyway…we get written off and the players believe it.

 

[Wizardman]

I think we were up for it initially but a few errors off some inexperienced players early on and the whole side dropped their heads.

Even from the get go with all the hype around Manly we were never meant to win, but still really disappointing to see us give up like that.

That’s the difference between us and a top side. Take Penrith’s backline out and they’d be pumped to prove the punters wrong that they can win anyway…we get written off and the players believe it.

Yep....that tells me that today's loss was very much a "in between the ears" one. Next week will be very different in that department for so many reasons.

 

[Zoidberg]

Lucas and Maps did ok aswell. The left edge was looser than Sasha Grey.

* googles Sasha Grey

 

[macavity]

Lucas and Maps did ok aswell. The left edge was looser than Sasha Grey.

Lucas and Sharpe get a pass. the other 3 were awful.

I really feel for Cant. Should never have been picked to play centre.

 

[Woody90]

Yep....that tells me that today's loss was very much a "in between the ears" one. Next week will be very different in that department for so many reasons.

I certainly hope we improve at least. I can’t stomach getting flogged by Manly and Brisbane in consecutive weeks.

 

[Woody90]

I think today proves just how good Gagai and Best are.

I’d have them as the best centre pairing in the comp how much they save this side. Everyone talks about how whether we win or lose depends on Ponga but he wasn’t the one that was most missed today.

Let’s just hope they don’t hurt each other on Wednesday.

 

[mozza91]

I certainly hope we improve at least. I can’t stomach getting flogged by Manly and Brisbane in consecutive weeks.

Can’t be much worse. Best, Gags and Ponga backing up would make a world of difference though

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Lucas and Sharpe get a pass. the other 3 were awful.

I really feel for Cant. Should never have been picked to play centre.

Not sure you could call Mapa awful. He made 1 bad read today. He was actually very impressive rucking it out of our half and also decent under the high ball.

No winger in the world would have looked good on the end of....whatever our edges were today

 

[Allstar Knights]

On the discussion about Hastings .... Not sure if many of you notice but It’s honestly a joke how many times he goes short to KPP instead of out the back. I know our backs weren't strong this week but he does it all the time, goes short to KPP over and over. It feels like he plays for himself a lot of the time instead of what's best for the team. I can cop the broken body and his limitations, but it's little things like that which annoy me the most.