Pearce > Cronk

[King Salvo]

Pearce wins the game and played well and Cronk was average today one has to say - Still don't agree with the decision to sign Cronk and let Pearce go and Watto too - The revamp of the squad was needed in the Forwards - props and backline - centre/wingers for instance- Latrell looks like he will be the main goal kicker with SST backup?? whether that works is another question and a position that may need filling in 2019.

[rented tracksuit]

As well as a 40/20 he got a repeat set which was something Pearce can't do... So for mine Cronk > Pearce.

pearce attacks the line which is something Cronk didn’t do.

Im not defending either of them but fact is, Pearce starred in a gutsy win with a side coming off 3 straight spoons whereas our new half kicked a 40/20, got a repeat set and did pretty much nothing more in a side losing to one of the premierships favs for the spoon.

I know who looks better after round one but there’s a long way to go so who knows what will happen?

[chopstiks]

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Thought Cronk was our second best player today after Fergo. Cronk must have been wondering what the hell has he signed up for with all of our stupid penalties and errors which we fans of course are completely used to.

Bang on
He looked happy at halftime though on FOX, which was a relief

[ROC181]

Anyone interested in following Pearce just google the Newcastle Knights website and get a membership.

[Cockadoodledoo]

Anyone interested in following Pearce just google the Newcastle Knights website and get a membership.

Thanks Roc, someone had to say it.

[eddie]

Who is Pearce?

[Flipper Hands]

Who is Pearce?

I believe he nailed a clutch play to Win a game the other day. Just something I read.

[stringaz]

Can't go with taking time for combinations to form? Keary slotted in Rd 1 last year and we put on 30 points?!?!

[chopstiks]

pearce attacks the line which is something Cronk didn’t do.

Im not defending either of them but fact is, Pearce starred in a gutsy win with a side coming off 3 straight spoons whereas our new half kicked a 40/20, got a repeat set and did pretty much nothing more in a side losing to one of the premierships favs for the spoon.

I know who looks better after round one but there’s a long way to go so who knows what will happen?

This whole thread is bananas, but as for Pearcey the hero, lucky for him Cherry Evans missed the FG chance. How quickly we forget Pearce game management, where he bombed it back to manly on halfway and they then got the penalty close enough to level at 18-18, flashbacks to the Warriors game last season.

So arguably they were in sudden death in the first place because of pearce wrong decision in closing it out at 18-16. No thanks.

[King Salvo]

Pearce never wanted to leave the club and that's a fact - The Club forced him to leave in the end by making his position at the club untenable - something I feel the Club may regret even after one game. To say many players were unhappy about this is an understatement and well Robbo may still end up paying the price for this decision - Players are pretty loyal to each other and they ultimate decide the fate of the coach as you all know - i.e whether they stay or go via on field performances - I will be watching with interest as this further develops in season 2018.

[eddie]

I believe he nailed a clutch play to Win a game the other day. Just something I read.

Doesn't sound like any Pearce I've heard of.

[rented tracksuit]

This whole thread is bananas, but as for Pearcey the hero, lucky for him Cherry Evans missed the FG chance. How quickly we forget Pearce game management, where he bombed it back to manly on halfway and they then got the penalty close enough to level at 18-18, flashbacks to the Warriors game last season.

So arguably they were in sudden death in the first place because of pearce wrong decision in closing it out at 18-16. No thanks.

so by your logic, making one mistake justifies his replacement? Better wave goodby to Tedesco then. His bombed try was probably the difference between the two sides.

[bondi.boy]

Cronk did a nice 40-20. What else? A bunch of bombs that went straight to the fullback. Not much else.

We are in danger of becoming the transit lounge again.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

On tonite's performance, Cronk is no better than Pearce...on the field.
Same lollipop kicks straight to the fullback on the 5th...that were so annoying from Pearce.

No high bombs, no skidding kicks on the 5th...I was expecting better.

[Guest]

Cooper Cronk is a better player but Mitchell Pearce wasn’t the biggest issue with our team that needed fixing and our problems run deeper than just one player.

[milanja]

I believe he nailed a clutch play to Win a game the other day. Just something I read.

The clutch play where he gave manly possession to tie the game?

He was 10 times better than what that Tedesco dished up tonight though.