The amount of doubt that summons following losses on a forum are ridiculous and unwarranted. Manly's pack was not the issue, infact they dominated the pack of the Knights (and Roosters during trials). Our issue was failing to hold onto the ball and giving away penalties. The Knights got far far too many opportunities down our end and all the field position we had gained was often lost as a result of conceding an avoidable penalty or losing the ball due to rusty butter fingers.
We decide how far we go this season, and the Eels who are made to look good whilst beating a pathetic, lacklustre panthers side, are to be no threat to our chances if we don't make these costly errors. Our side is filled with stars, but what can you do when you throw away everything you gain during a game, WE beat ourselves against Newcastle. We can, and will beat Parramatta. And if we lose, it won't be us getting beaten by them, but us being beaten by us again. We have the side to go far this season, it'll take time sure, but if we hold onto the ball and play reasonably smart football, we should beat the Eels without too much trouble