: Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:56 pm  

The Clan wrote:

Touchy subject I know but I can't help but wonder how strong we would be had we still got Adam Watene with us. Stosic and Adam would be a formidable partnership to contend with.

too true

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:58 pm  

As others have said I think it was an excellent all round team performance with no-one really letting the team down at all.

Drew for me though head and shoulders above the rest and having to be with no other half-backs or playmakers on the field when Grix went off.

I'd also give a big pat on the back to Tony Martin too, someone who I'd never, ever think of playing as a scrum half, but he's putting his hand up and doing a job for the team, a lovely kick through for Atkins first try aswell.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:53 pm  

thought every one did a great job today, but would have to go with drew, with stotich a close second. both worked their hearts out. well done all

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:17 pm  

The more I see of Stosic the more I am liking.

He never drops the ball, always makes yards in a forward direction, and does more than his fair share of tackling.

: Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:58 am  

ash11 wrote:

Hendo- didn't put a foot wrong in defence and caused problems in attack- his best game for us IMO.

Stosic- Looks very solid in defence, with some great tackles even when tracking back which is hard for a big guy. Good Lines in attack aswell

Drew- Bossed the game throughout giving the forwards fast ball to work with and took pressure of the halves .

Add Blanch's two well taken tries' to that and it just about says it all for me.

: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:52 am  

gone for drew a class act, you can see him looking all the time then everythings at speed. if he stays fit he could bring some players up to another level this season.

: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:18 am  

Gone for Drew as well but I think Grix would have run him very close if he hadn't got injured.

Stosic was awesome again and we missed him when he went off for a rest but thankfully he and Wilkes had already laid a strong platform and completely overshadowed their 2 big props (Cashmere and Stapleton).

Great performances from Blanch and Atkins, 2 well taken tries each.

Good show from Halley again, always a willing worker.

Great effort from Tony Martin playing out of position.

Solid performance from Snitch and Ferguson.

Outstanding effort again from JD, he really does lead by example.

And Kevin Henderson, take a bow. Another very workmanlike and solid performance in attack and defence. Makes you wonder if he has been reading these forums and is out to prove a few people wrong.

: Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:53 am  

I have voted Drew.

However I feel I must mention a guy who has taken a lot of stick on here.

Matty Blaymire was not man of the match but had another good game. He was well positioned at every kick, he must have the safest hands in SL and
he just did his job very well. Nice to see the guy back in form.

: Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:54 am  

i'd like to see Hendo's stats for the game; plus he was hobbling at half time

: Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:04 am  

It was a close one today Stosic for his hard yords but Drew pipped him at the post for his inventive play making.