Match Discussion: Round 7 vs Penrith @ McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton / Awabakal

[perverse]

Mann added a lot off the bench through the middle third of the field with his speed and leg drive. I can warm to him if he keeps that up.

Honestly, I think any keen fresh body could have provided the same. We just needed those fresh legs and energy out there, and he brought it.

Speaking of keen though, is Hetherington happy to be here? Need more from him, we're well into the season now.

 

[Woosh]

Moronic from senior player. Tell him he's a clown for me

Happens a million times a game.
In the same game

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-referee-overturns-sin-bin-in-best-captains-challenge-ever/news-story/196340d810ad7d5a0f8d54497621d041?amp

Referee Peter Gough sin-binned Panthers forward Spencer Leniu after the Knights’ Tyson Gamble went to the deck in backplay.
But he was shocked when Gough gave him his marching orders, screaming: “What for? What the f**k was that for?”

 

[slotmachine]

I think Mann was close to our best player

 

[slotmachine]

Happens a million times a game.

Except ya boy Dane was the one who cost us. Tell him to clean up his act thanks. Very disappointing, should know better

 

[Jono078]

This game was a good example of why we lead the NRL in tackles. We shoot ourselves in the foot and give the opposition mare shots at us than we have at them, and in turn what you get is all the players out on their feet at the end of the game.

We need to add some smarts to go along with our recent efforts and then we'll be a truly tough team to beat.

I also have my concerns about how Ponga fits back in. I have no doubt he'd be eager to get back out there and add what he can. I do think there's a high possibility of him trying to force things though and us looking disjointed. He almost needs to take a page from Gamble's book and just be a link man/distributer and only use his flashy skills if something really presents itself. We might see the return of the Fitz crash ball next week, so get some $$ on him to score a try.

Not only does Ponga bring his skill, but he brings his voice and captaincy back. How does the team react to that voice when so many have had to step up and work as a team over the past month. Either way next week is going to be interesting on so many levels.

EDIT: Also curious to know what happened with Hetherington? Considering we had a busted Saifiti, why doesn't Hetherington get more minutes?

 

[slotmachine]

but he brings his voice and captaincy back.

There's 5 or more players id be listening to before ponga

 

[Allstar Knights]

Honestly, I think any keen fresh body could have provided the same. We just needed those fresh legs and energy out there, and he brought it.

Speaking of keen though, is Hetherington happy to be here? Need more from him, we're well into the season now.

Yeah, Hetherinton has one good run in him then goes missing. We aren't getting much from him at all.

 

[Zoidberg]

Still a dud rule you have long hair you run the risk of it getting pulled during contact sport

Opposing team should not be penalised if it happens

Next signing

*Edit - ignore this.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

I reckon Crossland was left on for too long. He was tanked and MIA in back play for too long.
Fresh legs would have helped.

 

[perverse]

I think Mann was close to our best player

I'd have Gamble miles ahead, but Kurt was good yeah.

 

[Tom155]

Next signing

Huh?

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Hopefully no injuries.
DSaf and Friz might be issues.
Jsaf back next week. I reckon start Thomson and run Jsaf off the bench.

 

[mozza91]

Great 1st half and a f**king dumb 2nd half.

The defensive effort was pleasing though. We’re a thousand times better than we were last year in that department.

What was the Knights half/Penrith full paying? Looked like Miller and Johns had a piece of it.

 

[Zoidberg]

Huh?

Sorry, didn’t work…
Next signing

 

[slotmachine]

Johns had a piece of it.

Johns being completely incapable of playing the ball wasn't ideal

 

[perverse]

Johns being completely incapable of playing the ball wasn't ideal

They were both such unforgiveable errors. Assuming no additional injuries, Johns would have to be the one to make way for JSaf.

 

[Yosh]

I think Hastings isn't going to let Ponga just breeze his way back into the team. He is going to be the most vocal player out there anyway and will lead the side around regardless.

If I'm Gamble, I would be filthy if Ponga came back and got to keep the 6 jersey if he wasn't adding value. Gamble needs to be in the 17 but I don't know if we can afford to carry both Mann and Gamble.

 

[Jono078]

Gamble could be our perfect 13, just not sure how well his defence will hold up in the middle, but as far as being a link man, runner of the ball and a backup kicker, he's perfect for the job.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Man, I love having Hastings here ....Best halfback since Johns

 

[Tom155]

They were both such unforgiveable errors. Assuming no additional injuries, Johns would have to be the one to make way for JSaf.

It’s us you know there will be