@Andyvee said in [Once a game manager took over\.\.\.](/post/1225830) said:
Still thinking about Brookes taking the tackle on the last, with a handover on the Manly 20 with 40 odd seconds to go. Not sure what goes through his mind or why he has trouble adjusting to plays that he has decided on, even when a better one opens up. I know it was a safe option by a half low on confidence, but 9 times out of 10 a kick into touch (especially so close to sideline with no players to pressure the kicker). Pretty much would have taken the whole 40 seconds to set the scrum, rather than giving them a chance to win it at the death.
Credit where it’s due, and it was a much better game by Brookes. I just hope he can get some confidence back.
Conversely, I thought it was about 20 seconds and the optimal no risk play in that situation with a play the ball to a set straight line of defence onside at the ready and it worked absolutely perfectly, with no chance of a ricochet or otherwise losing possession. I also assume that you don't know that the referees call time off for scrums.
