I was at the game, watched NSW cup, the NRLW and FG.
Another good crowd, right into the ref. I though the ref overall was ok. Yes we had a couple of bum calls but we also got our fair share of 6 again and penalties, which I don't think is always the case.
Tannah Boyd was my MoM. His talk and organisation, combo with
CHT, defence, squaring up the defence before passing well and general kicking game, including goal kicking, was invaluable to our win.
CHT was good too, I love how he doesn't overplay. Strong on defence an 2 meat pies, C'mon!
Roger, Dalin and
TT were fantastic coming out of the back field and dominated the Tigers back three.
Kudos to
Webby for sticking with the utility bench spot of
TMM. It paid dividends tonight.
Ford was an incredible workhorse and our forwards dominated their's despite the much vaunted names. I was worried about the Finau brothers before the game but our young guns outplayed them.
Contrary to others on the forum, I thought
Egan was excellent. I think he made 57 tackles and was deceptive out of DH. He won us at least one penalty and showed some magic around the ruck which nearly paid off.
I saw
Laban doing a fitness test after the game had finished with one of the trainers. I hope he is OK and I loved his effort to attempt to retrieve that loose ball. He gets it.
A 20 point boost for our for and against is also handy and the 2 points maintains the distance with chasing pack. Next game away at the Knights is eminently winnable with Ponga out. Their forwards look pretty good but they don't have the quality in their spine to be a top 8 team (with KP out). We should have Capewah back too, which will strengthen our team. WIth
Rocco out we may even play him in the centre, or maybe
Ali gets a run. Either way, not many game to go and we are clear in the top 4.
Happy days.
