pt73
Bencher
He's also a fantastic kicker, I reckon he's missed maybe two goal kicks in over 4 games and those 2 hit the uprights.
[Resurrected] Reuben Garrick
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Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
I've been impressed so far, great to have consistent goal kicker, safe on wing, just need to fix the other wing spot.
HoldenV8
Journey Man
Garrick definitely needs to put on some muscle (hopefully without blunting his speed) or he is going to continually get mauled by opposition defences when he's not in open space.
His preferred spot may be in the centres.....but so far I'd say he's going to be a career winger.
His preferred spot may be in the centres.....but so far I'd say he's going to be a career winger.
Kevinward777
First Grader
If only we’d signed Gutherson or the fall back guy Roberts hey.
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Reuben still is too flat in attack (as was every player in the last 2 weeks 
) and tends to run crossfield looking for support.
He should just run straight and kick infield or take the tackle
His goal kicks are flawless
) and tends to run crossfield looking for support.He should just run straight and kick infield or take the tackle
His goal kicks are flawless
Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
Oh! I get it! Took me a while! Very funny, Kevin, I liked your comment. Fair call, In fairness both used us to get a better deal. At end of day we couldn't match the dollars.
Kevinward777
First Grader
Keep the info coming mate. You get a whole lot more than most of us on here, and my comment was very much in jest.
manly al
First Grader
Get the impression that Reuben is quite fast but not a real speedster but think that he has done really well so far in his rookie year . Never a good tackling tendency to arm grab and in particular out wide defensively but he seems to do enough to still measure up in defence . Also very willing to take the necessary hit ups , hardly a powerhouse but effective enough nevertheless . As other posters have mentioned , seems a safe and very handy type of winger and finisher in the Robbo mould and his sharp goal kicking and versatility is another very useful bonus also of course .
Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
all good mate, I actually liked what you wrote, I cope a lot more from my 10 year old daughter.
Agree his not scary quick like Roberts, Ado Carr etc however does have some reasonable toe. I think the value of his goal kicking will ensure he has a solid NRL career. Needs to put on some size and has the frame to do it, so that will come as he is only young.
LittleSnake
Super Sub
I'm continually amazed at this young man's progress. We've had a team of gems unearthed this yeah ( God it's good having DES back), but Garrick has stood out to me as one of the best debutants since turbo.
The fact that he's our first choice kicker and top try scorer in his first year... It's pretty special.
The fact that he's our first choice kicker and top try scorer in his first year... It's pretty special.
HappilyManly
Journey Man
grassy
Bencher
Garrick is my favourite Manly player in this current team that we have this year. His overall importance is not to be taken lightly,as this guy is going to be a huge influence to our side. Like Turbo, he has all the qualities. JetSki is another that is heading down the same road from what I have noticed of late. Anyone who can put their bodies on the line for the team is a huge influence and stands a great chance of being successful as a player. If you can take the big hits without fear effecting your play, then that has to be a good thing. Anyone can learn to smash someone else but can you take it without it effecting your game? I think Garrick and JetSki can. So far so good. As for JetSki I think he has gained a lot of confidence from the last 2 games he’s played in first grade.
Article on Reuben....
Hasler's 'nitpicking' helping Garrick go to next level
Troy Whittaker - NRL.com Reporter Sat 7 Dec 2019
Reuben Garrick enjoyed a dream debut season but that hasn't stopped Manly coach Des Hasler and his staff "nitpicking" at some finer points of the winger's game.
Moving to the Sea Eagles after being denied a shot at the Dragons, the goal-kicking Garrick proved his worth with a team-best 16 tries as they defied the odds and reached week two of the finals.
The 22-year-old was then selected in the successful Prime Minister's XIII, Australia World Cup 9s and Junior Kangaroos teams.
But Garrick refuses to rest on his laurels and the pre-season grind has begun to ensure he avoids second-year syndrome, with Hasler and co identifying a few minor areas where the speedster can improve.
"I just really want to work on my game and take it to another level next year," Garrick told NRL.com.
"Especially with the coaching staff like Des and Chad Randall and Michael Monaghan, they're nitpicking. It's good, we need them to do that.
"There are just technical things like with my defence, coming out of yardage certain ways, techniques I can use to find a quicker play-the-ball.
"Just little things like that I want to incorporate into my game and also build some consistency and go a lot better than I did this year, hopefully. That's the plan."
Full story with RG trys video here: Reuben Garrick: Coach Des Hasler helping winger improve by 'nitpicking'
Hasler's 'nitpicking' helping Garrick go to next level
Troy Whittaker - NRL.com Reporter Sat 7 Dec 2019
Reuben Garrick enjoyed a dream debut season but that hasn't stopped Manly coach Des Hasler and his staff "nitpicking" at some finer points of the winger's game.
Moving to the Sea Eagles after being denied a shot at the Dragons, the goal-kicking Garrick proved his worth with a team-best 16 tries as they defied the odds and reached week two of the finals.
The 22-year-old was then selected in the successful Prime Minister's XIII, Australia World Cup 9s and Junior Kangaroos teams.
But Garrick refuses to rest on his laurels and the pre-season grind has begun to ensure he avoids second-year syndrome, with Hasler and co identifying a few minor areas where the speedster can improve.
"I just really want to work on my game and take it to another level next year," Garrick told NRL.com.
"Especially with the coaching staff like Des and Chad Randall and Michael Monaghan, they're nitpicking. It's good, we need them to do that.
"There are just technical things like with my defence, coming out of yardage certain ways, techniques I can use to find a quicker play-the-ball.
"Just little things like that I want to incorporate into my game and also build some consistency and go a lot better than I did this year, hopefully. That's the plan."
Full story with RG trys video here: Reuben Garrick: Coach Des Hasler helping winger improve by 'nitpicking'
Has no one thought to mention these techniques to Horhay?
DanielTurbo888
Reserve Grader
Hopefully we get to see him go to another level this year. He needs to really focus on his defence in the offseason. He needs to fully back himself and have faith in his teammates around him. He can be strong defensively but showed a lot of hesitation and poor reads in 2024. If he cleans that up he will be in our top 5 players
The Who
Journey Man
Written five years ago. What's changed?
We're more mature now?
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