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Harrold Matthews
Rosters defeated by the Bulldogs 30-16
Score line a little deceptive, Score line was 24 - 16 with 10 to go and the Roosters bombed two certain tries just a couple of metres out from the line. Last try to the dogs to make it 30 points was a bit of a games over, try in the last minute.
Bulldogs were very dominant for the first 20 minutes but much more even game with the Roosters dominating for periods of play from there on.
Best on ground for mine
3 - Lachlan Metcalfe - Really good fundamental skills for such a young halfback, plays very direct, show good selective passing when picking options, plays well into the line and before it, supports on breaks well and has a very sweet left boot. Good long and short kicking game with a real nice sideline conversion to top it off. Scored two tries himself, supporting linebreaks one of which he set up.
2 - Phillip Lavakeiaho - Very big prop, contributed well to yardage and was a threat in good ball when we were looking to score. He really should be a dominant force at this level and he showed really good glimpses of it today. Got very close to scoring a try not long after half time, just knocked it on as he was breaking free of the last defender.
1 - Thomas McKenna - Left edge second rower, makes really good decisions in defence, seems to be a competent passer and runs good lines for his halves. Missed his assignment on a couple of occasions when Metcalfe was playing deep into the line but I think that partnership on the left edge will blossom over the next few weeks.
Overall decent performance, was very concerned after the first 20 minutes as we were blown off the park but through the next 40 minutes I would say we controlled the game pretty well against a very strong Bulldogs team.
Rosters defeated by the Bulldogs 30-16
Score line a little deceptive, Score line was 24 - 16 with 10 to go and the Roosters bombed two certain tries just a couple of metres out from the line. Last try to the dogs to make it 30 points was a bit of a games over, try in the last minute.
Bulldogs were very dominant for the first 20 minutes but much more even game with the Roosters dominating for periods of play from there on.
Best on ground for mine
3 - Lachlan Metcalfe - Really good fundamental skills for such a young halfback, plays very direct, show good selective passing when picking options, plays well into the line and before it, supports on breaks well and has a very sweet left boot. Good long and short kicking game with a real nice sideline conversion to top it off. Scored two tries himself, supporting linebreaks one of which he set up.
2 - Phillip Lavakeiaho - Very big prop, contributed well to yardage and was a threat in good ball when we were looking to score. He really should be a dominant force at this level and he showed really good glimpses of it today. Got very close to scoring a try not long after half time, just knocked it on as he was breaking free of the last defender.
1 - Thomas McKenna - Left edge second rower, makes really good decisions in defence, seems to be a competent passer and runs good lines for his halves. Missed his assignment on a couple of occasions when Metcalfe was playing deep into the line but I think that partnership on the left edge will blossom over the next few weeks.
Overall decent performance, was very concerned after the first 20 minutes as we were blown off the park but through the next 40 minutes I would say we controlled the game pretty well against a very strong Bulldogs team.
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