NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS V CANBERRA RAIDERS - 4.05PM Sun 21st Aug - MJS Newcastle
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frankLauda
Todd Bates
Wow. All in all, I think the boys put in a good effort, particularly with the two late withdrawals, D-saf and Frizz. I was worried when those players were ruled out and were pleasantly surprised with the great first-half performance, particularly in attack.
But, in typical fashion, we capitulated. The players you thought were playing well in the first half turn to **** in the second. Clune, Hoy, Milford, I point out. I think on Clune that knee injury of his has really hampered his game. He was quite fast and could see that in the first two games of the season. But unfortunately, the injury slowed him up and has affected his overall game, cause he relied on that speed.
Our forwards played well, particularly missing the two starters. But we are missing leadership, a voice, and halves to close out games.
Really impressed by Mapalangi, defended really well and has a spark in attack. He will be putting his hand up for a center position next year.
But, in typical fashion, we capitulated. The players you thought were playing well in the first half turn to **** in the second. Clune, Hoy, Milford, I point out. I think on Clune that knee injury of his has really hampered his game. He was quite fast and could see that in the first two games of the season. But unfortunately, the injury slowed him up and has affected his overall game, cause he relied on that speed.
Our forwards played well, particularly missing the two starters. But we are missing leadership, a voice, and halves to close out games.
Really impressed by Mapalangi, defended really well and has a spark in attack. He will be putting his hand up for a center position next year.
KnightsUnite
Banned
Just drove past all the fans leaving the stadium, how long do they continue to turn up and empty wallets for this club.
I haven't for two years now, next year will be 3...
I haven't for two years now, next year will be 3...
KnightsUnite
Banned
Where exactly were the positives after 80 minutes James?
You are entitled to feel optimistic and hopeful
And I'm entitled to feel dread and hopelessness every week as that's all these blokes deliver.
Negative results.
2001 is a very long time between drinks my friend
KnightsUnite
Banned
That is the only positive I can see lol
You don't think we had a great first half? You were very quiet then.
Only lost by 6 vs a decent side when we've lost heaps of games by a lot at home this season, so obviously an improvement with a lot of players out and some at the last minute. We were always going to tire in the second half given that, just couldn't quite hold on.
danknights
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
16k of loyalness which will never be repaid. Sad really.
Roundtable
Darren Meredith
Good game and good effort by the boys. New centre looks great. Great to to some attack.
frankLauda
Todd Bates
AOB, can't complain we won't have depth in next year's squad, both forwards, and backs. Anyone who is under-performing drop-em and next man up.
The first 40 minutes were positive, the fact we didn't get pumped is another positive, we were competitive with a team missing quite a few top players, also the debutants had good games.
Lefty
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
I was impressed with Mapa but Keeley didn’t have a good game.
Les Misérables
Daniel Abraham
Nope. I'm not that gullible. Because unless it lasts more than 40 mins it may as well not have happened. And we've seen them do this half a dozen times this season alone.
KnightsUnite
Banned
Can the women play in the men's team?
Good Times
Brad Godden
Yawn.
KnightsUnite
Banned
Yeah too many glass half full types here who need to find positives and lie to themselves it's sad really to live in denial and be optimistic for these blokes
KnightsUnite
Banned
That's exactly what the Knights do to NRL fans mate
Good Times
Brad Godden
Being optimistic is the opposite of sad though. It's not delusion. It's seeing the positive aspects rather than focusing solely on the negative. If you want to be a pessimist, that's fine, but others are entitled to find what joy they can from watching the team that they support.
KnightsUnite
Banned
But I'm not allowed to see it as it is?
The results show we are a basket case of a club.
Was it a better performance?
Yes!
Does it count after 80 minutes?
Nope!
Aidos
Andrew 'Joey' Johns
I'm all for being critical where it's due, but today isn't really the day. The starting backrow were literally Croker, Sue and Jones. D Saifiti out from covid, Frizell pulled up injured in the warm up. I'd say we were about as good as the squad we named to be honest.