Ben Condon

[Kiwi Eagle]

He makes Parker look part aboriginal he is that white

He, Bullemore and Parker are the Caspers, either pale as you can get, or bright red after 5mins of sun

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Do you go around popping balloons at parties by any chance?

You will always find him in the kitchen at parties.

Take it away Jona Lewie:

 

[Ryan]

He must have something special. When he scored every player was in his face congratulating.

It was weird everyone so happy for him.

Was actually the most telling part of the match for mine - as it intimated the boys are still in it for each other ! That's the most exciting part.

 

[JBW]

Hed been strong for Blacktown recently and didn't look out of place. Can be a turnstile in defence so he and Shoe next to each other is a major vulnerability, but ran hard done good yesterday.

 

[Eagle 1]

Fainu was very strong. Condon did okay but looked gassed at times and he has slow lateral movement in defence: He has potential. I have him behind Fainu at present.

Maybe so Tragic, but he hits the line hard running straight lines. Going on this, worth more minutes next time.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Do you go around popping balloons at parties by any chance?

Only the helium ones

 

[XV-1]

Rewatched the game last night and looking how Condon performed, as watching live it's easy to mix him and Bully up.

He is a large physical specimen.
Easily his best game for Manly. Not quite the leg speed of Bully but it was the hardest I have seen him run.
Good in D, although he was gassed after his stint in the 2nd half.

Keep up the good work Ben!!

 

[eaglebuzz]

His performances are tolerable, but he's nothing more than a depth forward right now. Nowhere near enough impact.

 

[double hoops]

I was pleasant surprised last night. He went well. Not at all like he plays at Blacktown.

 

[Rocky]

All you want a depth guy like Condon to do is make minimal errors, hold his own physically and play with a decent IQ.

He's shown he can do that.

 

[castle eagle]

he seemed to collapse in the tackle as soon as the opposition got to him where others were trying to break through the line.

 

[cc eagle]

he seemed to collapse in the tackle as soon as the opposition got to him where others were trying to break through the line.

I noticed that, he didn't seem to have any leg drive

 

[Ned]

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

All you want a depth guy like Condon to do is make minimal errors, hold his own physically and play with a decent IQ.

He's shown he can do that.

Much like a Mark Bryant.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

I thought Manly’s defence looked stronger when Condon and Bullemor were out there together.

 

[double hoops]

I've read reports that he impressed some people today. I know he dropped two balls early. Any input from you folks who got to view today's game.

 

[silvereagle]

I've read reports that he impressed some people today. I know he dropped two balls early. Any input from you folks who got to view today's game.

Yep very good game and involvement yesterday. Best I have seen him play since arriving at Manly. His fitness level looks to have gone up big time and played most of the game. Easily excused for dropping a couple of balls. One got raked out with several defenders over him and should have been a penalty to Manly.

 

[MW66]

I was at the game and put a summary in the "Trial vs Souths" thread. First I need to acknowledge that hhis was probably Souths 3rd grade team however you can only play what is in front of you. Condon was strong in both attack and defence I am sure he made one great try saving tackle on the line. Also made a swash buckling break of approx 50m. He looked fitter and more involved. If he continues I think he can play some FG this year.

What also struck me overall was that we looked fit and motivated. The team training/togetherness seems to be paying off. Also saw DCE, Lodge, Saab, Parker, Sipley, Ola, Garrick, Jake and Turbo at the ground. There was also a nice touch when a few of the boys went over and had a chat to Keppie.