I thought we had the better of them for the first 15 mins of each half but we were just unable to take advantage of our chances because our last play options were so poor. Roberts had gotta go back to NSW cup until he remembers what his job description is, Gidley wasn't great but at least wasn't riddled with errors like in the Cowboys game.
On those no try decisions, the first one was 50-50 but I can live with it as I don't think he got the ball down quick enough. The second one was a video ref f@*k up IMO, the ball definitely changed direction before hitting the turf which implies it hit his foot first. Very unlucky not to be given that try I think, especially as it was sent up as a try in the first place. Problem is that could potentially have gotten us back into the game at 12-4 or 12-6 but instead Manly get he ball back and score almost immediately and we're down 18-0 so it's basically a 12 point swing. That's the moment that broke our resolve IMO.
On the players, Gagai was good at fullback and will only get better if Stone gives him more time there (which j think he should), I thought our back row played well too. BJ looked good in yardage but the usual stupid errors let him down. Randall looked pretty good though, especially that early break. More starting game time will help his development immensely IMO. Hiku made Sione look pretty poor all day but I think we need to persevere with him at centre as its his natural position and he did make a few decent runs today.
If a 5 game losing steak doesn't force Stone's hand I don't know what will. Tyrone has to be the first on the chopping block surely! I would even put up with Kurt in the halves for the rest of the year it it means Gags gets to play at fullback.
