Garricks performance at centre

[SeaEagleRock8]

I screamed at Garrick once or twice (well through the tv anyway) but he really had a great game in many ways. Takes plenty of tough runs of our line (an area where Manly isn't great), makes some penetrating runs in attack, and kept the Cows all-star left edge at bay. His pass for Saab's 2nd try was brilliant centre play, and his effort in taking an intercept also saved a Cow try.
Frustrating moments, but worth persevering with imo, even though he gets hammered here on ST.

 

[Hibyemama]

kicked conversions well. and he played pretty well too, except desperate pass on the first tackle to simpkins, which was totally unneccessary.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I screamed at Garrick once or twice (well through the tv anyway) but he really had a great game in many ways. Takes plenty of tough runs of our line (an area where Manly isn't great), makes some penetrating runs in attack, and kept the Cows all-star left edge at bay. His pass for Saab's 2nd try was brilliant centre play, and his effort in taking an intercept also saved a Cow try.
Frustrating moments, but worth persevering with imo, even though he gets hammered here on ST.

It was one of his best games in the position. Saved a try early with a brilliant intercept running back in defence. He also scored a fair try that was disallowed when Saab was ruled to have made a tackle in the air. He made some key tackles tonight and threw that brilliant pass for Saab’s try.

 

[jbb/james]

I screamed at Garrick once or twice (well through the tv anyway) but he really had a great game in many ways. Takes plenty of tough runs of our line (an area where Manly isn't great), makes some penetrating runs in attack, and kept the Cows all-star left edge at bay. His pass for Saab's 2nd try was brilliant centre play, and his effort in taking an intercept also saved a Cow try.
Frustrating moments, but worth persevering with imo, even though he gets hammered here on ST.

One thing about garrick is that he is all in. Has that attitude Looks a good club man

 

[mave]

Had his best game of the season.

Which, to be fair, wasn't a high bar to reach.

But credit to him and onwards and upwards hopefully.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

I don’t have any problem with his centre play, but gee he is annoying me moaning every time he gets tackled, getting as bad as the Queen and Moses

 

[Nordburg]

I think he has a bout of the Zac Lomax pre 2024,when playing in the centres.Always trying to pull off the miracle play/pass.Glad Nathan Brown gave him a spray after the second one last night

 

[bob dylan]

Even from his perspective you would think he would want to play wing. He was a quality winger who must of been in the mix for origin contention on his best form and goal kicking.

He will never represent at centre and now Lomax came from nowhere and looks to have sewn up that wing spot.

Lomax will vacate it again next year when he is an Eel.

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Lomax will vacate it again next year when he is an Eel.

lol

 

[double hoops]

kicked conversions well. and he played pretty well too, except desperate pass on the first tackle to simpkins, which was totally unneccessary.

And an impossible throw towards Saab which was a momentum killer.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I actually think we need more players like Garrick in the team. One of the reasons the Bulldogs are doing so well with a patched up roster is their attitude and burning desire to compete and win.

Manly is short of competitors. We’ve got Garrick, Jake, Brown and Talau that look cranky and fired up. The rest play like pussy cats. Sure, they’re skilful and have some serious talent but they rarely look like the win is life or death.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I actually think we need more players like Garrick in the team. One of the reasons the Bulldogs are doing so well with a patched up roster is their attitude and burning desire to compete and win.

Manly is short of competitors. We’ve got Garrick, Jake, Brown and Talau that look cranky and fired up. The rest play like pussy cats. Sure, they’re skilful and have some serious talent but they rarely look like the win is life or death.

Croker is of a similar ilk.
Also Waddell. And Raymond, although he's only a fringe member of the side.
The effect of Croker's absence on our middle during the last month or 2 may be underestimated.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

A better game defensively from Garrick. His goal kicking was spot on last night and crucial.

 

[LeonardCohen]

Croker is of a similar ilk.
Also Waddell. And Raymond, although he's only a fringe member of the side.
The effect of Croker's absence on our middle during the last month or 2 may be underestimated.

Yeah agree, I forgot Croker who is genuine competitor. He doesn’t really get cranky and fired up but you can tell the result means a lot to him and his actions speak volumes.

Also, I don’t so much mean to disrespect our other players but aggro and desperation across our squad is maybe lacking a little.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I noticed another big play from Garrick that went unnoticed last night. The Cows were set for a field goal to the right but dummied and went left where a huge hole opened up for Finefuiaki…Garrick and Aloiai made a try saving tackle and pulled him short of the line when he looked certain to score.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Also, I don’t so much mean to disrespect our other players but aggro and desperation across our squad is maybe lacking a little.

Paseka! Great athlete but a tad friendly for NRL front row. So far, anyway. Love to see an opposition sledge or needle the guy a bit, I guess they don't dare.

 

[Sheikheagle]

I actually think we need more players like Garrick in the team. One of the reasons the Bulldogs are doing so well with a patched up roster is their attitude and burning desire to compete and win.

Manly is short of competitors. We’ve got Garrick, Jake, Brown and Talau that look cranky and fired up. The rest play like pussy cats. Sure, they’re skilful and have some serious talent but they rarely look like the win is life or death.

Made a few dumb mistakes last night but it was a pretty good performance by him. He and aloia made a crucial tackle on our line at the end of

I noticed another big play from Garrick that went unnoticed last night. The Cows were set for a field goal to the right but dummied and went left where a huge hole opened up for Finefuiaki…Garrick and Aloiai made a try saving tackle and pulled him short of the line when he looked certain to score.

Yep that was a huge play. I mentioned that in another thread.

 

[Bloke on the hill]

Paseka! Great athlete but a tad friendly for NRL front row. So far, anyway. Love to see an opposition sledge or needle the guy a bit, I guess they don't dare.

For me he has a little too much of a T-rex attitude.

 

[danny-boy]

Par for the course last night, a few good things but still a few bad as well. Some extremely stupid passes and missed tackles.

Gets the Bradbury award for falling for a dummy and gifting the cowboys a free run to the try line, but somehow ends up with the ball when the cowboys player found him in support.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Played very well today, can tell that by this thread being buried on page 2

Not bad putting Saab away for a guy that won’t pass