Flashback New Zealand v PNG player ratings NRL By Chris Kennedy Sat, Nov 09, 2013 Every player rated from New Zealands 56-10 win over Papua New Guinea, including our first World Cup 10-point rating. PAPUA NEW GUINEA 1. David Mead: Few opportunities in attack but was flawless at the back, with plenty of clean-up and defensive work to do. 7.5. 2. Josiah Abavu: Some quality touches to help get PNG out of trouble on a couple of occasions, but plenty of points were scored down his wing. 7. 3. Emmanuel Yere: Probably the best of the Kumuls backline with some dangerous runs and some good takes under pressure. 8. 4. Francis Paniu: Despite the lopsided scoreline he was good defensively and produced some good runs. 7. 5. Nene McDonald: One dropped bomb should have been taken but was solid otherwise with limited opportunity. 6. 6. Ray Thompson: A disappointing game from one of the teams few NRL players. Kicking was poor, he failed to find touch with a penalty and his running game was non-existent. 5. 7. Dion Aiye: A top-class game from the halfback. Several of his attacking kicks threatened Hoffman, he was dangerous with ball in hand and his late line break set up one of the sides two tries. 8. 8. Neville Costigan: A solid game from the former Novocastrian, but wasnt able to trouble the monster Kiwis pack. 6. 9. Charlie Wabo: Promoted to start, he gave up a poor penalty and PNG generally looked more solid with Aiton at dummy half. 6. 10. Joe Bruno: Was particularly bruising in defence. 6.5. 11. Jessie Joe Nandye: Has arguably been PNGs best on field for three games in a row. Was involved in the lead up to both tries and led his side in both metres (111) and tackles (25). Never stopped trying; it would be great to see him in the NRL. 9. 12. Jason Chan: Twice dropped the ball cold – once with his team on the attack and once coming out of trouble. Also gave up two penalties. 5. 13. Sebastian Pandia: A quiet game from the lock, who had some defensive issues trying to contain a rampant Kiwi forward pack. 5.5. 14. Wellington Albert: Injected some spark off the bench and scored a late try. 6.5. 15. Paul Aiton: Classy from the moment he came on after 20 minutes. He settled the team down, defended well and produced a great touch-finder when his team needed it. 7.5. 16. Jason Tali: Another who produced some bruising hits in defence. 6.5. 17. Mark Mexico: The best of the bench forwards, his bullocking runs looked the most likely to trouble the Kiwi defenders. He passed the 100-metre mark with three tackle breaks. 8.
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