I’m pretty Brooks agnostic but I’m struggling to see how he wasn’t a straight up 3 points in everybody’s book last night. The pass back on the inside to Seyfarth late in the game was a terrible option but other than that it was exactly the performance in attack and defence we on this forum have...
Assuming an estimated north of $2m to spend next year, my three big targets for us would be:
1. Dale Finucane - not flashy or exciting but exactly what we need to put some starch in the middle with a 19 year old hooker. Played in 5 grand finals in 8 years with dogs and storm. Winner. Off...
I know it will be an unpopular view on here but the same 17 for me. Madge should build their confidence by showing faith in the side that almost came over the top of a heavyweight. See how this 17 goes against a cowboys side that is completely devoid of confidence and defensive structure. Turn...
There are plenty of positives but what worries of me is that some of the fundamentals are really poor - line speed, kick pressure, marker communication, depth and support runners etc. We are outclassed against the top echelon in those areas. We need a kill against the cowboys for confidence
Douehi (loved the intent in defence, looked composed and striking them really well)
Brooks (some poor reads in defence but the bounce back with ball in hand after the week he had was admirable!
Laurie (looks like some footballer!)
I’m very reluctant to bag players but that was diabolical today from Joey. In addition to the obvious misses/misreads I watched closely the urgency to make it back just in case, help a team mate etc. and it was non-existent all game. Cannot be in first grade next week. It will outset his brother...
I see some criticism of the bench but I like it. Two front rowers, Talau to play back row (or centre if needed) and Mbye to play in the middle as hooker/running lock (and injury cover for 1,6,7). More value than 3 props and one of them playing 10 mins.
Hi all, happy new year. I have just caught up on this thread and been so impressed by the support for forum members doing it tough. Forums like this are an outlet for passionate fans like us. A win on the weekend from our team can change the mood of a whole week. Here’s to a prosperous 2021 with...
This is all posturing. Can’t see it happening. In order for the RLPA to sign off on this (Zero chance) they would be try and horse trade something fairly significant
Crichton x 2. Angus to give some strike on an edge and Stephen to be the star quality you need to win a comp. the kid could be anything and I would be throwing the JAC offer his way and if he can make it as a successful fullback (I’m convinced he can) it will prove a cheap purchase
Joe had a stinker of a 2019 but if the deal is subsidised I'm happy with a leap of faith that he can re-capture the 2018/19 form. I know people are saying that he can replace Josh but he may also be an option as a right edge back row rotation (with Blore). Played edge and middle for Brisbane
The other thing about Joey was the quick hands for Nof’s try. We have run a similar play various times against parra, Souths etc. but Lawrence couldn’t we anywhere near executing the quick hands.