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I thought that in the spell after half time Manly looked awesome. Not just their ability to break the line, but the way that once tghey broke the line, it was pounced upon, and punished. They made very few errors, and we only seemed to make ground when they were penilised for holding down etc.
All their players looked comfortable and unpredictable on the ball, and you could tell how well drilled they were. Quite pleased we stayed with them with the exception of that 10 minute spell.
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Eccleshill Rhino wrote:I'm with Gareth here - Manly were awesome on the night - their physicality and skill was a delight to watch. If we had played them when they were match fit they would have put 50 past us such was the gulf in ability.
What was impressive to me was the lack of errors from Manly and the they way they did the basics so well - their passing and running off the ball was something else and Orford's kicking - both Sinfield and McGuire take note. The speed of Manly was 25% above Leeds on the night - their lack of error was all the more impressive because of that.
By contrast we looked laboured slow and clueless for most of the game - one out rugby might be sufficient to knock off most clubs in SL but against a top side with a solid defence we made little impact.
It shows you cannot play against a top side without your best players - losing Burrow would have had little effect in my view but given Diskin's dismal performance Buderus would surely have had a positive impact.
Questions must be also asked about Peacock - this is the second game in four where he has been off the field for fighting - teams will soon start to niggle him to get him off.
Manly - what a side well worth the admission money - great to see RL played at the very highest level
recently David I find myself agreeing with you more and more. Spot on.
I enjoy watching rugby and the brand played by Manly was terrific.
I need a shower
Quote:Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
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Eurob0y wrote:Unlucky Leeds.
No trolling from me.
To troll over a game you werent involved with is small time, something you associate with fans of teams like Hudds, Hull KR and Wigan.
Quote:Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
Joined: Feb 18 2002 Posts: 32302 Location: Swimming against a tide of fekkwittedry
A State of Trance wrote:G1
What was your opinion of Lyon last night?
A few good breaks. Owned by Burrow on one occasion but generally speaking not a standout for them. I'd like to see tha recording.
Was he regularly marking Senior because, if so, Senior got the better of him, IMO?
Quote:Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
Eccleshill Rhino wrote:I'm with Gareth here - Manly were awesome on the night - their physicality and skill was a delight to watch. If we had played them when they were match fit they would have put 50 past us such was the gulf in ability.
What was impressive to me was the lack of errors from Manly and the they way they did the basics so well - their passing and running off the ball was something else and Orford's kicking - both Sinfield and McGuire take note. The speed of Manly was 25% above Leeds on the night - their lack of error was all the more impressive because of that.
By contrast we looked laboured slow and clueless for most of the game - one out rugby might be sufficient to knock off most clubs in SL but against a top side with a solid defence we made little impact.
It shows you cannot play against a top side without your best players - losing Burrow would have had little effect in my view but given Diskin's dismal performance Buderus would surely have had a positive impact.
Questions must be also asked about Peacock - this is the second game in four where he has been off the field for fighting - teams will soon start to niggle him to get him off.
Manly - what a side well worth the admission money - great to see RL played at the very highest level
I thought Diskin played well in very tough conditions and we certainley lost what little shape we had whilst he was off the field, haven't watched the game back yet so may have a different opinion later.
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