Blobbynator wrote:
For anyone that doesn't think Manu will be a good signing, just take a look at his stats again. Strong both offensively and defensively exactly what we need. Nobody will fancy playing against our pack next year when they hit form.
I would say offensively strong, defensively hard working but does miss tackles every now and again.
For a forward to make 4 tackle busts and 4 clean breaks in a game is very impressive, even taking into account the poor showing from the opposition
Jordan Turners offensive stats were also excellent. Making 167 metres from 19 carries including 1 tackle bust, 2 clean breaks, along with 2 try assists.
Also note worthy that Jamie Foster made 116 metres from 11 carries including 2 tackle busts and 2 clean breaks. This from a player many saints fans say cant make metres forward and hasnt the strength to break tackles
Interesting to note that Superstar wing Tom Briscoe made 82 metres from the same number of carries. He had 3 tackle busts and 1 clean break.
For me though the best players stats were Earl Crabtrees
A mammoth 42 tackles for a prop and also 132 metres going forward in 16 carries. He also made 7 tackle busts and 2 clean breaks. This remember in a well beaten side.