I've seen a lot of NYC over the years and this is certainly the worst NYC side we've ever had in the history of the comp. Way too small all over the field. No experience in the squad at all, other than Giles and Matafa. The halves are ridiculously poor. The side was so poorly organised all match, with half the team standing around with no idea what to do from the play the ball.
The 5/8 was tiny but had a decent pass on him. Most of the forwards were pathetic. Mikaele did nothing at all. Our pack were getting monstered and pushed back all game.
I'd like to see Lemuelu pushed into 5/8 or fullback for the rest of the season. That's his natural position and he's wasted at centre. Doesn't get anywhere near enough ball. He did get a try and 1 and possibly 2 try assists from memory. He's a big boy, can tackle and has a pass and kick on him. The team is drowning and it won't do his development anygood keeping him out wide when he doesn't get the ball. I thought he was being trained in the outside backs to help his push for first grade but we might be needing a 5/8 soon in any case. The kid deserves his shot.
The recruitment for this team was woeful. Although if you add Paseka and Suli they would have a bit more balance. Don't think the coach would have had much say in it though. He was the Balmain SG Ball coach from last year if memory serves me correct.
I certainly won't be wasting my time watching much of these boys this season. Simply not worth the hassle when our boys are just getting smashed on a weekly basis. Lemuelu alone as a serious prospect though i think they should call up Jai Doolan and a few of the other SG Ball players asap. They can't be any worse than the current mob.