Tyler was also outstanding, dos his job well didn't over complicate things. That's all we need. Sione handled himself well also. Mullo needs to remember how to kick into corners and build pressure, some of them bombs were terrible, houston should make way for t. Sims at this stage Imo
ROUND 1: Knights v Warriors @ Hunter Stadium
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No disrespect to the Warriors but we should have put a few more tries on them. It was that far of a difference in performance it wasn't funny. The fact the Warriors didn't score a point in the second half further shows that despite having opportunities and despite being against 12 men as well.
But as usual it's the same problems for them, cant build pressure, dont have a variety of kicking options (kept going for bombs even though it was clear we handled it) until Townsend had to make a go of things and an all around weak mental game. It didn't help that their confidence was boosted from being allowed to lie all over the ruck and not get done for it until later on. The 8 point try was a ridculously wrong decision and I hope a few emails get sent to the Referees boss. The fact that the Warriors scored two tries which were at the very best benefit of the doubt tries is a testament to our line defence.
Still a solid start to build from, didn't put our heads down when were down and the boys looked like they really wanted to win for Stoney and the fans. Need to work on a few things but that's ok, it's only round one. We built pressure and didn't have to rely on half breaks like the Warriors did all game. A real Novacastrian win today.
Keep it up boys!
But as usual it's the same problems for them, cant build pressure, dont have a variety of kicking options (kept going for bombs even though it was clear we handled it) until Townsend had to make a go of things and an all around weak mental game. It didn't help that their confidence was boosted from being allowed to lie all over the ruck and not get done for it until later on. The 8 point try was a ridculously wrong decision and I hope a few emails get sent to the Referees boss. The fact that the Warriors scored two tries which were at the very best benefit of the doubt tries is a testament to our line defence.
Still a solid start to build from, didn't put our heads down when were down and the boys looked like they really wanted to win for Stoney and the fans. Need to work on a few things but that's ok, it's only round one. We built pressure and didn't have to rely on half breaks like the Warriors did all game. A real Novacastrian win today.
Keep it up boys!
The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd
Jarrod Mullen
Very proud of the boys. Not seen much of Randell before but very pleased to hear he has signed for 2 more years after todays performance. He was perfect. Also thought Stockwell was solid and Sims average which I did not expect
He has less than no idea under the high ball.
That is standard. Attacked well but and actually made some good tackles.
Nickwpearce
Banned
Aku looks fitter which is good, but high balls still an issue, BJ was our best back rower along with rochow (for quick play the balls and metres)
Mullens long kicking game was hopeless, Tyrone even with his two mistakes they were the right idea, issue was no mcmanus on the wing for the second error.
Randell was one of our best, sione played well prolly needed to get involved more, had a great one on one tackle that shouldnt of been a penalty
forwards lacking a bit but to be expected, fitness was an issue but its round one and it was a hot day
Can't wait to see how we back it up and how we play with gids in the team
Mullens long kicking game was hopeless, Tyrone even with his two mistakes they were the right idea, issue was no mcmanus on the wing for the second error.
Randell was one of our best, sione played well prolly needed to get involved more, had a great one on one tackle that shouldnt of been a penalty
forwards lacking a bit but to be expected, fitness was an issue but its round one and it was a hot day
Can't wait to see how we back it up and how we play with gids in the team
Will obviously never be a strength. In good form I think he more than makes up for it though.
danielyou56
1997 & 2001...
I wish the turn out was a little better but was great to see the knights looking more structured but yet free playing with the ball, all round good performance with gagai, randell, leilua and rochow looking our best, personally thought stockwell was very promising as well.
Swarzey
Michael Hagan
Short kicking, yes but his long game was finding grass more often than not and that's what you want.
Defender1
Matthew Johns
Watching live I thought Sims was pretty good. He had a few solid runs and was good in D. I'll have to watch a replay and have a 2nd look lol.
Kenny Powers
Banned
Hahahaha so so good... hahaha
Defender1
Matthew Johns
The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd
Jarrod Mullen
I think I was just expecting to see a big improvement from last year. Too soon to judge I guess. Also may be a bit bias and filthy with him due to the lower Supercoach score!!
Defender1
Matthew Johns
I haven't even looked at my supercoach yet... Sims didn't seem to play many minutes either. Houston stayed on too long at his expense lol.
Grandpa Joe
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Thats the uate we love as long as he scores 5 tries for every 3 he lets in its all good.
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House to make way for Tariq, you even need to contemplate it lmfao?