Post-Game Discussion Manly V Sharks [Round 10, 2025]

[deanm]

We didn't have any go forward , hence why we are always on back foot and why Simpkins can't make darts from dummy half. We then continue to go sideways and Haumole tries to throw miracle passes, admittedly as when he receives the ball he already has 3 defenders on him . Way too many handling errors and passes that hit the ground. 13 Errors from the Backline , admittedly they did the most hitups and gained the most territory !

In truth, the score flattered us at 14 all . If we were desparate we should have went on with that and as above what point in having a NSW Cup winger on the bench ? Burbo covering in Centres is better option for mine or if Tom isn't fit enough , don't pick him.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Before the team was chosen there was discussion here about Simpkin and Jake and Jazz and I didn't think getting Jazz to start as lock and also be cover for hooker was a great idea. But turns out that's what happened.
Brown should have replaced Jurbo, not Jazz, who showed against the panthers he can handle long minutes at lock.
Clayton was obviously insurance for Turbo and Saab but that did not work. We were short and it caught up with us. (If completions were perfect we might have had a chance)