My thoughts in no particular order -
Thaiday - Not leading from the front as he should be in his final year. Watching the lead up to the first try, he was lazy at marker and I remember thinking he was going to cost us a try. Nekminit try time. Needs to step it up for our sakes as I don't think he'll be dropped.
Boyd - Getting better despite all the negativity around here. Playmaking improved and he was at least trying to catch the ball when he slipped over, unlike some other occasions this year. Having said that, some really sloppy passes from him too, and has anyone else noticed how often he falls as he catches the ball......looks like it's to avoid contact which helps when diffusing bombs close to the ingoal to prevent being driven back. Good tactic close to the line, not so much elsewhere on the field.
Oates - Another good night. I don't get the people bitching about 2 missed tries, the ball bounce totally screwed him over. He is a bit of a gumby sometimes, but highly unlikely anyone else scored those.
Isaako - Good night with the boot, can't say that his defence improved as the Dog's preferred to attack the other edge.
Jimmy - Quiet. I wish he went looking for the ball earlier in the game like hodgo used to. Nearly left it too late!
Sims/Sua/Glenn/Lodge - Great games, didn't take a backwards step.
TPJ - Gives us so much more. Forget the cloning, we'd be unstoppable if we could just get the other guys to have the same enthusiasm.
Milf - Really improving and controlling the game better. Kicking is light years better than it was. Nice pass for Glenn to score.
Niko - Didn't offer much that I saw in his limited time. Great 1 on 1 tackle on one of the Morris twins to force a dropout. Would have given him no chance.
Bird - Was the only player in sight chasing back after the break and unlucky to fall over. People are a bit harsh to say there was no effort. In my mind he is over thinking things, 50/50 run and pass to Jimmy, min of 20 touches a game should be 10 runs and 10 passes. He made 3 runs all night, which is atrocious.
Oppa - Was really found wanting and burned by Hopoate. Those more clued up than say he is a good defender. I'll give him a pass, just.
Macca - Guts'ed it out, but not his best game. Still better to have him back than not though.
Haas - Welcome to first grade. He'll come back stronger for it, but probably a good time to be brought down to earth. Hope he's not out for too long, we're short on forwards.
Thaiday - Not leading from the front as he should be in his final year. Watching the lead up to the first try, he was lazy at marker and I remember thinking he was going to cost us a try. Nekminit try time. Needs to step it up for our sakes as I don't think he'll be dropped.
Boyd - Getting better despite all the negativity around here. Playmaking improved and he was at least trying to catch the ball when he slipped over, unlike some other occasions this year. Having said that, some really sloppy passes from him too, and has anyone else noticed how often he falls as he catches the ball......looks like it's to avoid contact which helps when diffusing bombs close to the ingoal to prevent being driven back. Good tactic close to the line, not so much elsewhere on the field.
Oates - Another good night. I don't get the people bitching about 2 missed tries, the ball bounce totally screwed him over. He is a bit of a gumby sometimes, but highly unlikely anyone else scored those.
Isaako - Good night with the boot, can't say that his defence improved as the Dog's preferred to attack the other edge.
Jimmy - Quiet. I wish he went looking for the ball earlier in the game like hodgo used to. Nearly left it too late!
Sims/Sua/Glenn/Lodge - Great games, didn't take a backwards step.
TPJ - Gives us so much more. Forget the cloning, we'd be unstoppable if we could just get the other guys to have the same enthusiasm.
Milf - Really improving and controlling the game better. Kicking is light years better than it was. Nice pass for Glenn to score.
Niko - Didn't offer much that I saw in his limited time. Great 1 on 1 tackle on one of the Morris twins to force a dropout. Would have given him no chance.
Bird - Was the only player in sight chasing back after the break and unlucky to fall over. People are a bit harsh to say there was no effort. In my mind he is over thinking things, 50/50 run and pass to Jimmy, min of 20 touches a game should be 10 runs and 10 passes. He made 3 runs all night, which is atrocious.
Oppa - Was really found wanting and burned by Hopoate. Those more clued up than say he is a good defender. I'll give him a pass, just.
Macca - Guts'ed it out, but not his best game. Still better to have him back than not though.
Haas - Welcome to first grade. He'll come back stronger for it, but probably a good time to be brought down to earth. Hope he's not out for too long, we're short on forwards.
