Match Discussion: Round 5 vs Manly @ Glen Willow Regional Stadium, Mudgee

[alexwilliams_66692007]

That didn't work out but I like the idea

 

[Tom155]

Nothing set

 

[Jono078]

Cross field kick for Marzhew not the play. Would have been better to attempt the 1-pointer.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Gamble looks hurt..

 

[Burns]

Wouldn't you put a bomb up for Young?

 

[Apey]

Okay games just go for 40 minutes right? Good win boys.

 

[Loose Cannon]

Blocker really has some insightful thoughts. He reckons Newcastle should go for it. 1 minute till H/T, six tackles, 30 out.

Moron.

 

[perverse]

That was an entertaining half of footy. They're a different team this year.

 

[Jono078]

That was an entertaining half of footy. They're a different team this year.

It's all fun at the moment. They good is making the bad ok to handle.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Can we just end the game now? Lol

Please beat these f***wits Knights!!

 

[Bartwah]

For the love of god, please leave Crossland off for the entire second half. I like this knights team

 

[perverse]

It's all fun at the moment. They good is making the bad ok to handle.

Oh yeah, they're not perfect. There's just a lot to like now, as opposed to absolutely nothing to like for years prior.

How Ponga slots into this when he's right is crucial to us taking another step again, too. We need him to add what he's actually capable of to the side.

 

[Spot On]

Blocker really has some insightful thoughts. He reckons Newcastle should go for it. 1 minute till H/T, six tackles, 30 out.

Moron.

Generally, he is clueless and speaks absolute dribble.

 

[perverse]

For the love of god, please leave Crossland off for the entire second half. I like this knights team

Forgot he was on the bench... thanks for the reminder. Something to look forward to.

 

[Spot On]

It's all fun at the moment. They good is making the bad ok to handle.

We look like a footy team.

We look the exact opposite of everything we were the past 3 seasons.

We are playing footy and everyone knows what they are supposed to be doing.

f**k knows where that has come from. I hope it is O’Brien but wonder who else has had a major impact in the off season?

 

[K-Man]

As fans it feels like this is all we’ve wanted for years. Nobody is talking about premierships or top 4 or even top 8, but to watch our games and find them enjoyable even if we lose.

When the team actually plays some decent football and has a crack, the result isn’t everything. If we play like this all season I’ll be relatively happy regardless of where we finish.

Sometimes the defence still looks shaky. But other times solid.

 

[Loose Cannon]

We look like a footy team.

We look the exact opposite of everything we were the past 3 seasons.

We are playing footy and everyone knows what they are supposed to be doing.

f**k knows where that has come from. I hope it is O’Brien but wonder who else has had a major impact in the off season?

I guarantee Hastings is one who has had influence.

 

[perverse]

As fans it feels like this is all we’ve wanted for years. Nobody is talking about premierships or top 4 or even top 8, but to watch our games and find them enjoyable even if we lose.

When the team actually plays some decent football and has a crack, the result isn’t everything. If we play like this all season I’ll be relatively happy regardless of where we finish.

Sometimes the defence still looks shaky. But other times solid.

The thing is that they're setting an actual foundation and baseline performance of what's acceptable. They're setting standards in areas now - especially effort and resilience. I don't think it can be overstated how much of an effect Hastings is having. He's hitting his prime as a half, and it's pretty clear he's been given the keys to the team - and at the moment he's thriving with it.

 

[Jono078]

It's funny, I keep looking at penalties or negative plays and expecting our collapse, but they haven't done that. This mob continues to have a crack. That's ultra pleasing, but man it's going to take some time for me to not worry about them dropping their bundle after a mistake.

 

[Loose Cannon]

As fans it feels like this is all we’ve wanted for years. Nobody is talking about premierships or top 4 or even top 8, but to watch our games and find them enjoyable even if we lose.

When the team actually plays some decent football and has a crack, the result isn’t everything. If we play like this all season I’ll be relatively happy regardless of where we finish.

Sometimes the defence still looks shaky. But other times solid.

This is exactly how I feel, and almost everyone else I know.
Results are just a bonus. Good signs.