I was at the game last night and in the 2nd half Hiku was not far away from where I was seated. I was watching him closely and he was noticeably lacking in stamina and fitness.
When the bulldogs were attacking in Manly's half, Hiku was often way out of position. He kept walking slowly back into the defensive line whereas Lyon and others inside him ran back and looked fitter.
It was lucky the bulldogs didn't come down Hiku's side much in the 2nd half as more tried would have been scored.
Hopefully Hiku can improve his stamina and fitness for next season.
When the bulldogs were attacking in Manly's half, Hiku was often way out of position. He kept walking slowly back into the defensive line whereas Lyon and others inside him ran back and looked fitter.
It was lucky the bulldogs didn't come down Hiku's side much in the 2nd half as more tried would have been scored.
Hopefully Hiku can improve his stamina and fitness for next season.
