LeonardCohen
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That’s what makes it even more impressive. He made Bullemor look like a rep footballer.
Jake Simpkin signed until 2026
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LeonardCohen
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Lawton played Ben T’s edge not 13 but yes, was outstanding! Just goes to show he is a back rower, not a 9.
IQofalimabean
Bencher
We need to sign more queenslanders from the broncs. They always pick the best.
Ron E. Gibbs
First Grader
Thought he was great. Outstanding debut that made the whole side better. Lawton was fantastic in the back row as well, as others have pointed out. Fingers crossed this time we have a keeper.
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His service was impeccable 99.9% of the match. Crisp fast ball to DCE and Brooks. Excellent to the big guys and a few darts from dummy half. A very good build for the position as well. Finally we may have our 9...
double hoops
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He's got a bit of DCE look about him and a little more than a hair cut. A posture whilst standing may be.
LeonardCohen
Bencher
There was one pass he threw in the second half to Jake T and I was right in line with it; a beautiful spiral bullet that was...wait for it...OUT IN FRONT OF THE BALL RUNNER!
Why has it taken 5 years for the club to realise this.
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Nice debut for Manly today. His passing from dummy half was crisp.
Not sure what his running game is like - but he did his job well.
He is quite small thou,so not sure if that may limit him in the future. I wish he was in Lawtons body, he would be a clear winner then.
He looks very promising.
Not sure what his running game is like - but he did his job well.
He is quite small thou,so not sure if that may limit him in the future. I wish he was in Lawtons body, he would be a clear winner then.
He looks very promising.
Sir Pigman
Reserve Grader
The best hookers always step out & go forward in the ruck. Brings on the forwards. Unfortunately Croker doesn’t do this Simpkins game was not fancy but he has the gist. He needs a little time. Best signing this year.
Great signing! Just what we needed.
LeonardCohen
Bencher
Also, if anyone is keen to see the pass I was talking about, it was actually part of the ruck that Ben T scored off.
Ron E. Gibbs
First Grader
Mate, after seeing my wife's reactions every time a picture of Karl in his sluggos pops up on Instagram, I wish I was in Lawton's body as well.
Uk eagle
Bencher
Quite small? 6ft and over 90kg. Similar to Croker then in terms of size and yet no-one mentions him being small
Really?? I thought he looked closer to Brooks height.
I need to watch the match again a bit more closely.
Ryan
Journey Man
Maaaaate, I bet she thinks Lawton isn't in your shadow looks wise !
Uk eagle
Bencher
Brooks is listed as 5'11" I think. It's just his head that makes him look like a dwarf
The only reason he is playing for us is because GOT has been wound up.
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