Let’s not jump the gun , he’s had one good game in how long ?
But that said he went pretty well today.
But that said he went pretty well today.
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The better Robbo
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He did go well last week too. His defence was a big reason we got the 2 points last week too. Agreed, let's not jump the gun but the last couple weeks we have seen a vast improvement and he is actually starting to take on the line. Hopefully he continues to improve!
Couldn’t agree more , happy to eat my words if the improvements continue.
Waz13
Let’s all have a chew!
He has tackled his ass off in the middle since round 1 tbh. I think that’s why Des likes him to start. I’m happy to let Des be the judge on the Croker/Cust 9 rotation. Bit of a shame it rained all second half. Didn’t get to see the boys really open up and Cust get a good run in the 9.
Croker played well yesterday. His best game for a long time. I don't rate him as a nine (and probably never will). But if he keeps on putting in performances like that, he deserves his spot in the team. It's great to be proven wrong, (particular when it results in a fantastic Manly win) and I hope it continues like that. Go Manly.
Brisbane Tragic
Bencher
he was tough in defence and playing off a forward pack that was just smashing through the middle. Without the forwards laying the platform, Tommy T and the rest don't have the room to open up the Titans like they did. Croker benefited from that. He needs to learn the vagaries of dummy half play though and when to shoot out from dummy half to get us on the front foot when we are struggling for yards. His passing is still only average for dummy but all round he was much much better yesterday. The really good 9's know when to to go to change the tempo when we are struggling for yards - that is his biggest deficiency.
His best game for a while
BUT
Off the back of the best game the forwards have had for years.
He’s still bog average but Des loves him
BUT
Off the back of the best game the forwards have had for years.
He’s still bog average but Des loves him
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
A dynamic nine and we are a threat.
stoodamire
Bencher
How about that line break straight up the guts eh?!?!?
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
Lawton hasnt reallyhad a good go in the "new" nrl.
I think it will suit his game quire a lot.
The better Robbo
Bencher
That's it. He has the ability to run but the first month just refused to do it, maybe he was just fatigued? Now he has his match fitness up and people pushing up around him we might see a different Croker. I hope so because it seems Des is hell bent on keeping him so we need him to succeed and surprise us each week.
QueefRichards
Bencher
Plus, perhaps, Fainu.
Now that would be fantastic having Manase available, if we can get a fair run of not getting injuries we could get back to where we were in 2019.
yeah but Twent loved him as a 5/8
I heard the new hooker may be good to go in a couple of weeks also.
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