Ok Harper - last chance
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JBW
Reserve Grader
Just gets a pass mark today, but really it was the same old rubbish, hits it up, turns his back and gets driven backwards. Made some decent tackles today, but was defending a second rower. Absolutely stifles our attack when he gets the pill. And lets not talk about his effort in chasing Garner, he didnt even try.
If he plays next week, Staggs will score a quadruple..
If he plays next week, Staggs will score a quadruple..
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
Speaking of Luke ‘Jim Rockford’ Garner, he was giving it to Turbo after he scored his try.
Must still rankle that he was never really good enough for the Sea Eagles.
Either that or he was a traitor, like his new coach at Penrith.
Must still rankle that he was never really good enough for the Sea Eagles.
Either that or he was a traitor, like his new coach at Penrith.
IQofalimabean
Bencher
he got burned for speed by luke garner down the sideline. A second rower shouldn't beat a center for speed.
tookey
First Grader
Exactly why Harper should be released at the end of the year as he is not a first grade centre and never will be
Garner burned him easily for speed yesterday which was embarrassing
Yep still pretty ordinary. Ben also had some defensive issues however offers a lot more so would imagine he is now well ahead of Harper in the pecking order.
All these people bagging Harper and Foz for being burnt for speed by Garner at the same time conveniently overlook the very poor cover defence from a certain legend. That effort reminded me of his early years when his defence was pretty sketchy. He really should have had Garner covered easily and bundled into touch... underestimated Garner's speed and strength.
He is contracted at Manly for 2023.
Des doesn't drop players lightly, and yesterday Burbo was selected as centre and only moved at the last moment due to Haumole's mysterious ailment. Harper went on to play OK, Burbo starred.
I therefore expect Burbo to be chosen at left centre against Broncs.
And to be given a few games in that spot. If his mobility gets shown up too badly then might have to be a re-think, but at this stage Harper is yet to recover his feisty best form (which was pretty good in the past), Parker is missing and has a big question mark for this year, so ball is in Burbo's court for a centre spot.
Speaking of Luke ‘Jim Rockford’ Garner, he was giving it to Turbo after he scored his try.
Must still rankle that he was never really good enough for the Sea Eagles.
Either that or he was a traitor, like his new coach at Penrith.
Agreed.
I mentioned that in the game day thread (didn't know his name).
A bit classless. I mean tom didn't give Garner a gobfull when Garrick scored and all Garner had to do was push him 10 centimetres to his right. that was a much bigger miss on a much easier tackle.
He's an anker, and like the tigers, all that's missing is the 'W'...
edit: I meant "Kepeoa " for those lovely silvertailers
My hilarious joke about the 'w' still stands.
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Menzies burned nearly every centre he played against, I won’t judge Harper on his play based on the fact someone ran faster than him
He was adequate and solid squad depth yesterday, didn’t look comfortable on the left hand side of the park, and him playing there shows he has fallen down the pecking order
He was adequate and solid squad depth yesterday, didn’t look comfortable on the left hand side of the park, and him playing there shows he has fallen down the pecking order
stoodamire
Bencher
I think garner and the trbojevic clan are close. Would’ve been some friendly banter.Speaking of Luke ‘Jim Rockford’ Garner, he was giving it to Turbo after he scored his try.
Must still rankle that he was never really good enough for the Sea Eagles.
Either that or he was a traitor, like his new coach at Penrith.
However, the winger kepeoa had a massive chip on his shoulder.
Ah yeah, Kepeoa - that's the guy I meant when he was gobbing off while Tom was on the ground.
toolbag
cc eagle
Bencher
Yep, and I noticed Tom said a few words to him when Foz put garrick over untouched on Kepeos wing.
Son of Manly Beach
Reserve Grader
yes i was disappointed by that effort, happened right in front of me at the game. Turbo should have easily had him covered. Looked like he was only 50% fit to play
40 nil
It's only a game ...
I think Tom is out of form & hesitant in his play. In the first 15 minutes, he bombed a try by not passing to Garrick who was unmarked on his outside. Also, he is not running with the same zip & acceleration as last year, so it is likely he is not fully fit.
I mean Tom had a try assist, line break assist, 230 metres, 64 of those post contact, 5 tackle busts and 3 offloads on a return game from injury.
Out of form is very harsh
40 nil
It's only a game ...
Fair enough - let's say out of form according to his high standards. Last year, he would have have intuitively passed to Garrick for an early try and it is very likely he would have prevented Garner from scoring. For whatever reason, he hasn't quite got his mojo working yet.
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7 | 6 | 1 | 54 | 14 |
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6 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 12 |
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8 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 11 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 10 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | 73 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 8 |
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7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | -60 | 8 |
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8 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 7 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -31 | 6 |
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8 | 3 | 5 | -55 | 6 |
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7 | 2 | 5 | -29 | 4 |
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7 | 1 | 6 | -87 | 4 |
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7 | 1 | 6 | -136 | 4 |
