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I think we have also missed Bula chasing the high kicks and putting pressure on their fullback. I think Bula is more effective in the air than Tracey and would look to execute that move regularly. Galvin gets pushed back in defence most of the time. He is very fit and I don’t think we can tire...

You’re right. I don’t get it that every 4th tackle goes to Turuva (I imagine it’s for a quick play the ball to set for the kick) but it effectively burns a tackle and the defence are looking for him and mark him easily. We actually look better when we occasionally shift the ball and take the...

I don’t mind the structure of this but would probably currently lean towards Tatteo instead of Hunt and Murray at 14. He is serviceable at DH and is a good defender. In my opinion, Mason should develop his game in lower grades at the moment.

I think he is ready and would honestly have him ahead of Hunt but is a middle forward and not a direct swap for either Seyfarth or Bird.

I think we can compete skill wise with the top sides. It’s not a matter of capability but more of capacity. We did it for 20 minutes (each half) but fell away when our resilience was tested, firstly with some calls that didn’t go our way (set restarts) and in the second half we became fatigued...

Latu looks totally lost on the right side. No attacking flair but defensively sound. We are easy to read with only having a single side for for attack. Saw him in the sideline towards the end so was obviously replaced

Penrith roll the ball and “attempt” to touch the ball in the ruck but never do - gives them a fast play the ball each time.

I have watched him in KoE. He is a handful at that level. Consistently make metres and has good PCMs. Reminds me a bit of Sione Faunu in that he is both athletic and strong. A good pick up as he will add much needed depth to our middles.

Did two stints - one for 20 and then I think the second was for the last 15

While we didn’t get the run of the green I terms of decisions, we looked gassed by the end. Royce was better this week and Taateo looks a prospect. El-Zakhem was strong and more controlled with his offloads. Jock Madden looks like an upgrade from Kurt Falls who doesn’t really add much in terms...

I think we should keep him for the right price. He has a unique skillset that looks like it might suit our team. Yes - he has his faults and previously has had a wretched run with injury but if he can lock down 13 and open up our attack while adding value through his goal kicking and general...

I reckon if we are out of contention in the final round, Benji might be tempted to blood him (but I wouldn’t be doing it before that).

From what I have seen, Makasini will make the adjustment to right centre. He looks like a natural footy player to me. I think having two strike centres on May and Makasini is our future.

Unfortunately, I think we are still learning to play together especially after all the Galvin stuff. My guess is that our attacking structures have had to change and add the Douiehi to 13 thing and Latu learning his trade - we will continue to look a bit clunky in attack but hopefully on the...

Thought AD went better as the game went on. His second stint was better than his first. He seemed to link the left side better playing inside with Jerome who combined well with Taylan. The right side looked clunky. Latu still learning and Starford looks injured to me. Anyway - it wasn’t a total...