Post-Game Discussion Cowboys v Manly [Round 25, 2021]

[Mark from Brisbane]

I said at the start that Sipley has been underwhelming of late.

That didn’t change tonight.

Josh A in and him out , next week.

 

[Class of 96]

What an amazing last 15 minutes, and what a fantastic season. As optimistic as I am, conceding 18 points in back to back games against crap teams will be our Achilles heel. That said, this year is the lead in to at least 3 seasons of domination with so many young guns, and others coming through.

Of course, I hope my 2nd sentence comes back to bite me in the arse big time, and we pull off a miracle.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I think it was their aunt or uncl’s parent, so not grandma

Look that might be right , I’m Facebook friends with a friend of the family and she stated “ Baba would be so proud of her boys to night “ , and there were a number of comments that followed and I assumed that may have been their name for their grandmother, possibly incorrect.

 

[Shoe1]

I missed a bit for ten or so minutes but did the turnaround coincide with bringing the bigger bodies on and moving Walker out of the middle?

Not really, cows pretty competitive until last 10 of each half.

 

[HoldenV8]

Reuben Garrick finished the season with 21 tries and 110 goals (from 136 attempts - 80.88%) from 24 games. A total of 304 points and an average of 12.66 points per game.

The first player in history to score 20 tries and 100 goals in a regular season.
The first player in history to score 300 points or more in a regular season.

Not bad for someone that a few were hoping we'd send back to St Merge in the pre-season.

 

[Shoe1]

Look that might be right , I’m Facebook friends with a friend of the family and she stated “ Baba would be so proud of her boys to night “ , and there were a number of comments that followed and I assumed that may have been their name for their grandmother, possibly incorrect.

I’m only going on Jake giving his best to his aunt and uncle

 

[Kevinward777]

Reading through the Silvertails gameday thread. Oh my, what can one say?

 

[wombatgc]

Tommy speaks for himself but I thought Garrick was unbelievably outstanding tonight. Under the high ball, defence, kicking and attack was just flawless. The last minute was the classic example of never giving up. He was just amazing tonight.

Can you imagine the Cows players thinking he’ll just run it dead, we’re all ready to hit the showers. Then he stays in the field of play (I was agreeing with Brandy. On first look, I thought he’d gone out). But no, charges it back, and the rest is history. Absolutely amazing.

 

[pt73]

Their Grandmother passed away

Very sad and tough for the brothers as they are a closely knit family.

 

[Class of 96]

Reading through the Silvertails gameday thread. Oh my, what can one say?

What happened? I missed the gameday thread.

 

[Suchislife]

My NRL world is back in correct order. The Eels and Roosters are below us on the ladder as it should be. More importantly one loss away from Mad Monday. I can now sleep at night.

 

[qldeagle]

Can you imagine the Cows players thinking he’ll just run it dead, we’re all ready to hit the showers. Then he stays in the field of play (I was agreeing with Brandy. On first look, I thought he’d gone out). But no, charges it back, and the rest is history. Absolutely amazing.

Brandy was wishing he was out. Fark he's a bias prick against us.

 

[ALinda]

Their Grandmother passed away

Thanks @Mark from Brisbane

That's sad and being away from their family would make it all the more tougher. Condolences to the boys and their family. Glad we got the win to give them a little cheer.

 

[Class of 96]

Can you imagine the Cows players thinking he’ll just run it dead, we’re all ready to hit the showers. Then he stays in the field of play (I was agreeing with Brandy. On first look, I thought he’d gone out). But no, charges it back, and the rest is history. Absolutely amazing.

Can you imagine Payten, apart from the last 15 minutes, asking ‘why didn’t you arseholes tackle like that and have a go in the previous 23 rounds’

 

[Kevinward777]

Great win, amazing last 15 minutes, but that first half was hard to watch, I hope we work on what went wrong there and not just bask in the 2nd half.

Turbo is amazing

Mate, it's footy. The Cows had a real dig, the field was atrocious, and it was humid as hell. It's not like we were playing an SG Ball side.

 

[Ryan]

Some good, some bad, some mixed performances in my opinion. We cannot play like that against The Storm, or we'll be eaten alive.

The Good

• I felt Foran was outstanding again. Up-tempo. Has a bit of grit about him.
• I felt Garrick had an amazing game. Especially given the point(s) pressure.
• I thought Keppie was absolutely outstanding, in attack and defense. He played intense.
• I thought Croker had a cracker and is still improving every week.
• I thought Walker was a bit of a game / enthusiasm changer.

The Mixed

• I thought Saab was brilliant at times.
• I thought Paseka ripped in, but then kinda disappeared a bit.

The Not So Great

• Olakau'atu, Harper and Schuster played flat tonight (for the second straight week).
• I thought Sipley hasn't been his bustling best the last few weeks.

Can't be up every game of course, and the scoreline is absolutely falling in our favour. Just hope we don't get some shock therapy next weekend.

 

[Kevinward777]

I said at the start that Sipley has been underwhelming of late.

That didn’t change tonight.

Josh A in and him out , next week.

You said a few other things as well.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

I was one who questioned Keppie’s place in the 17 before this game. Totally wrong call. He played great all game, and had two big plays in defence and attack before our turnaround at the end of the first half. Very happy for his proving me wrong. And I really should never have bet against him.

Keppie’s whole thing is that some games he plays he is by far our best forward and other games he plays he drops the ball and makes sloppy defencive efforts.

However he has shown today that when he is motivated he is a must have in the side. He’s a player that would really suit finals intensity. Sipley or Aloiai to miss out for mine. Probably Sipley although Aloiai is still a bit underprepared after missing plenty of 2021.

Really want to see Schuster trying a bit harder next week, he’s been flat and has had some lazy moments (eg offside from dce kick)

 

[Kevinward777]

What happened? I missed the gameday thread.

The usual petulant tantrums from the usual culprits. Lots of insults toward the the players and coach. Then adulation five minutes later.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Starting to bust tackles too. Where did that come from??.

NYEagle

Leads the NRL in tackle busts this year. His stats this year are off the charts.