On a subject vaguely related to “commentary” – I watched the football tonight.
I can not come to terms with Manly’s reversal of fortune and or ability after last year’s Grand Final.
I refuse to put it all down to Brett Stewart. Instead I blame the following three players, who I would drop immediately were I the coach:
- Michael Bani – ok in attack, rubbish in defense.
- Chris Bailey – why was he signed? What does he do? He’s great in attack provided he doesn’t have to pass or think creatively. But he’s a 5/8th. They need to put Lyon back at pivot.
- Shane Rodney or Glenn Hall – they are nothing players. Who do nothing. At all. Cuthbertson should be in the run on side.
Also, I find Billy Slater intolerably annoying. He’s far too good. And he has a face that makes me want to lash out in violent anger. I’d like him to play for a team that I like – but that is unlikely so he is like, unlikeable.
Oh well, at least Manchester United beat Arsenal.
