Stand-in fullback Joey Manu ran for 300m as the injury-hit Roosters scored a thrilling 22-20 victory over a Newcastle side hampered by Kalyn Ponga’s hip injury.
KEY POINTSRUNNING ROOSTER: Joey Manu had nearly 30 runs for over 300m. This bloke never disappoints when he slots into fullback for James Tedesco. Tedesco was out with concussion, but should be sweet to return next Thursday for the Storm clash. Expect the old water-cooler debate about why the Roosters should move Manu to the No.1 jersey. If you do, what do you do with King Ted?BRAVE PONGA: Kalyn Ponga was tough for the Knights.
There was a lot of talk leading up to the match whether Jennings should have been allowed play because of his “past conduct”. Rugby league fans boo South Sydney’s Latrell Mitchell for no good reason, yet there was silence inside McDonald Jones Stadium the few times Jennings carted up the ball. Go figure.NEWCASTLE COACH ADAM O’BRIEN: “These fans know their footy. I don’t think I’ve heard a stadium so frustrated – I’ve never heard booing like that at the end of a game.
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