For what its worth, here is how I saw the team tonight.
Stewart - Is there a better support player in the game than Snake? Proved once again that when he is on form, so is Manly.
Taufua - Still can't catch a high ball to save himself and some of his efforts left a bit to be desired. Not one of his better games, but did make some good runs with the ball and almost sent Snake away for a try.
Hiku - Is a different defensive player in the centres, but needs to learn how to pass the ball.
Matai - Back to something near his best tonight. After the past couple of games its was good to see.
T Trbojevic - A quiet night for him on the wing. Looks very comfortable playing first grade.
Foran - Tonight we saw the Kieran Foran we've loved for the past 6 years. This is the Foz we are going to miss.
Cherry-Evans - Bounced back from Origin in style and but for the video ref would have had a try to go along with the effort.
Burgess - Not a bad night for the Pommy. Solid without being spectacular.
Ballin - The tackling master class was again in session. Made some good dummy half runs too which was a pleasant surprise.
J Trbojevic - Gave Keith Galloway something to remember his 200th game with that opening tackle, and he didn't stop there. With no Four Nations at the end of the year don't be surprised to see him in the PM's XIII side to play PNG.
Mateo - The enigma strikes again. And who knew he could kick goals?
Symonds - Just about every time he touches the ball he straightens the attack. Was also strong in defence tonight.
Lui - Put in tonight and he needed to after his effort in Brisbane. Like Burgess was solid without being spectacular.
Mason - Tonight proved to me that Willie coming off the bench when the opposition defence is tired is the best idea. He can do damage then and his enthusiasm can lift the team.
Sao - The try scoring freak. This kid is definitely a keeper and even with Myles, Brown and possibly Lussick at the club next year, he shouldn't have too much trouble holding down a first grade spot. Scared me though, I thought he was going to run over the dead-ball line before he scored lol.
Hasson - About time he pulled his socks up. His defence was strong tonight and he pulled off some good tackles. Lets hope it continues.
Starling - Not much game time but will be better for the run.
Toovey - Starting Jake over Willie was a good move. As was having the team play expansive football from our opening set rather than turn it into a wet weather slog.