Recent content by watersider

He had good games for us too. His problem is that he doesn't have these sort of games very frequently. In fact, the last time he made origin for us I remember he came back in similar sort of form to what he showed last night. But yes, he played very well.

Twal needs to run hard and straight. He's one of our typical players in that he folds when the going gets tough. He's massive and yet he runs sideways with twinkle toes. People blaming the backs, and they were average, but we were strangled as a team. Penrith transition so quickly, everyone is...

Thanks for the summary, I liked everything except that last sentence. I think if he's replacing Latu in the halves then we are in big trouble. Latu is the best half prospect we've had since Benji, if he can't stay in that position for us then something has gone wrong. I agree madden is a solid...

AD is a pretty important piece in our squad. He fills in everywhere and is capable as well. We definitely don't have someone matching his versatility and ability. I would not be surprised if he gets a decent multiyear offer from someone. It's a pretty unique skillset to have a kicking game...

I'm very happy however that Twal has been moved from lock for doueihi. I've never liked the third prop strategy as it stiffles attack and doesn't help mobility and line speed in defense. Not sure doueihi is that player but it should be a lot better. I hope bird only has to play an impact role...

On paper their side is very impressive and a lot better than ours. Look at their forward pack and even Fifita coming off the bench could be really difficult. Foran also has a habit of playing very well against us. Yes, their form has been bad and we're at Leichhardt but I don't see much else in...

And then a Luke Brooks special short ball to get the storm back in the game! Not really Brooks' fault there but he's so damn predictable they teed up on that pass and belted the runner.

Speaking of former tigers...Blore is a bog average worker. Not really a weakness but has zero threat in attack or defense. The good thing about him is he does 80 mins of decent footy but would have to be one of the least impactful in the league. And Stefano... honestly I feel he's gotten worse...

We are too desperate for Galvin to fail. Only way we get anything over Galvin is by winning games. What he does doesn't matter.

I know we're enjoying Galvin not going well but we have well and truly proven how valuable he is by our absolutely abysmal form since he left. He's obviously struggling at a new club but it's obvious he was pivotal to us. Again, I wish that were not the case and we could prove how we're better...

And I think all those points you make are valid. I disagree a little on leadership ability and think you are too critical of his play, but again that's all just opinion. For me, what a captain says publicly is irrelevant. Coach speaks and is public, the captain says everything in house. Even if...

I think that's really harsh and a reflection more of general frustration with the team. Api plays his heart out every week and if he was on my team he'd be someone Id look up to. Just about the smallest bloke on the field and doing everything. He may not be the perfect captain, but I just don't...

I feel like I'm the only one who hates the stupid spectacle of Las Vegas, but I'm right behind our push into Armenia. The Armenian people are desperate for rugby league and it's about time we recognised this with a game. For sure the Armenia Mouflons would be a big chance at that 20th NRL team.

Also papalii is probably my favourite non tiger. So impressive the amount of respect he has across the game and still goes so well.

Yes, the forwards were really poor, no fire or intensity. Queensland moved it up field too easily and not enough metres from the NSW forwards. I guess max king would have done a fair bit of work, but he seemed absolutely invisible. Stefano continues to be a weak defender and is terrible around...