Round 2 vs The Dragons

[OldPanther]

Lazy marker defence left a huge gap last night. You would expect a half to head towards that gap

As for the Roosters. There were 3 other passes after that. We are doing things better as a team. Chances are we score those tries even Burton or someone is filling in

No that's not fair. Those other passes only worked due to Cleary's slight of hand. They don't take away from him they prove the point true.

 

[franklin2323]

No that's not fair. Those other passes only worked due to Cleary's slight of hand. They don't take away from him they prove the point true.

you don’t think Luai’s pass was good slight of hand too?

 

[betcats]

Would allowing a bench of 6 be beneficial? Maybe the last 2 spots have to be players under 22 and played less than 50 games or something. Also can't play 2 weeks in a row. Probably not worth the hassle

Hmm maybe but coaches struggle to use the fourth man these days, 6 men on the bench just means you gotta find a way to get them on.

 

[OldPanther]

you don’t think Luai’s pass was good slight of hand too?

Luai's was a basic catch and pass on that play.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Crichton's try in the Roosters game was entirely set up with Cleary's passing creating the space for the backline. It was perfect.

Even the Crichton try in this game showed Cleary's ability to play what he sees and set someone up.

I wouldn’t say entirely. He held it up nicely, but equally important was the roosters defence didn’t hold its line & had come in field, that created space out wide.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Surprisingly Laui’s two best plays of the season have been kicks. The grubber to Naden against the Roosters, and the kick last night that got a repeat set.

 

[OldPanther]

I wouldn’t say entirely. He held it up nicely, but equally important was the roosters defence didn’t hold its line & had come in field, that created space out wide.

That's how sliding defence works. Holding it up like he did stopped the slide for a second because he got them thinking about Kikau.

 

[herbert henry1908]

That's how sliding defence works. Holding it up like he did stopped the slide for a second because he got them thinking about Kikau.

It definitely got them thinking about Kikau, but the winger was way in field too. I think someone was missing from their defensive line. Morris came in because it was the only way to shut it down.

 

[OldPanther]

It definitely got them thinking about Kikau, but the winger was way in field too. I think someone was missing from their defensive line. Morris came in because it was the only way to shut it down.

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That's when Luai is passing when the damage is done. Watch when Cleary has it the defence pauses until he gives it to Luai.

 

[mxlegend99]

2015 we started 2-0. Ended up playing off for the spoon.

All teams will need to keep developing as the year goes on. All I see is a discussion on how to do that here

Those wins were a shitload better too.

Although Soward and his back injury were completely f**ked up by our coaching and medical staff.

 

[forby]

If you look before the play the ball Cleary told Crichton where to be for the pass

 

[franklin2323]

If you look before the play the ball Cleary told Crichton where to be for the pass

This. Fast the play the ball, quick ball from Api. Communication before the play combined with a huge gap. Led to good team try

 

[franklin2323]

It definitely got them thinking about Kikau, but the winger was way in field too. I think someone was missing from their defensive line. Morris came in because it was the only way to shut it down.

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It was clearly a set play. A well excuted set play but an advantage of having Kikau out there

 

[franklin2323]

Those wins were a shitload better too.

Although Soward and his back injury were completely f**ked up by our coaching and medical staff.

It was a huge stuff up. This team has potential but some questions needing to be answered. That is where I see these convos not bagging

 

[OldPanther]

It was a huge stuff up. This team has potential but some questions needing to be answered. That is where I see these convos not bagging

I think that's what the fans who complain about critism don't consider. Even the club and players will want improvement as well.

 

[franklin2323]

Would allowing a bench of 6 be beneficial? Maybe the last 2 spots have to be players under 22 and played less than 50 games or something. Also can't play 2 weeks in a row. Probably not worth the hassle

I don’t see why 2 clubs couldn’t organise a game played at a training venue.

You would think the academy is safe to play games if they can train.

 

[franklin2323]

I think that's what the fans who complain about critism don't consider. Even the club and players will want improvement as well.

I have liked what I have seen but

Need to get Crichton starting
Bench has been ordinary but a few guys coming back should help.

It is round 2. Plenty of time to fix it. Storm and Canberra will show how good we really are

 

[snickers007]

I don’t see why 2 clubs couldn’t organise a game played at a training venue.

You would think the academy is safe to play games if they can train.

NSWRL has shut down all competitions including training. I guess technically only Top 30 players should still be involved in club organised activities.

 

[franklin2323]

NSWRL has shut down all competitions including training. I guess technically only Top 30 players should still be involved in club organised activities.

Development players too. 36 players to keep

 

[herbert henry1908]

Looks like this was the last game for a while, all non essential travel has been cancelled.