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Galvin has many really good moments but I'm still not convinced he's a top tier player. Still a liability defensively, inconsistent in attack with plenty of errors, often cramps up attacking movements. So much also to like: variety of passing, kicking game getting better and better, strength...

I'm confused about 'six again' calls. In the set before the Bula no try we got a six again call in goalkicking range. I assume if we knock on in the play the ball or something like that then that would become a full penalty because there was no advantage. Which is weird that only after an error...

I'm surprised by Papalii's fitness. He always looked tired and unfit at the tigers but you expect him to go to another level at Penrith, but there he is huffing and puffing after his minimal impact and small minutes. It's hard to figure out what happened to him.

Warriors have a good side. Excellent props. They're a bit weak in the halves. If we can stay even on the play the ball speed I'd say we will do well, but I'm not as confident as some.

Luke Brooks was crap for us, what is there to do but observe that? I don't think the fans did that to him. We all hoped he would be better. Brooks' first game was his best until his 200th. He did not improve. Galvin is rough but shows a lot more promise than Brooks. You see him getting better...

I love how he's being played. I think he comes off just as precaution and in crucial moment could stay on and play the full 80 if needed. I don't like when he's off the field. Rock solid tackling and strong running. I'm nervous for the 10 minutes he's off the field. He also has his best moments...

Just like to pay tribute to our recruitment. Either Benji or Richo have really gotten it together. It obviously starts with luai, but may, hunt, turuva, Skelton, bird have all been excellent talent wise and in areas of great need, but all have that competitive edge and confidence that other...

I'd still like a bit more time with doueihi. The way he's started has been excellent, I just want to see him against better teams. the memories of recent years are hard to overlook. He looks much more complete this year, though.

He is very rough still. Some brilliant moments and some momentum killing moments. In thinking about his creativity and instincts, however, he is a pretty rare player. There's not many halves out there that have that ability to play that way, let alone teenagers. I still think katoa is the best...

We look clunky in the opposition 20 but seem to have enough talent to score points anyway. Hope it clicks soon. We made a lot of errors on 5th tackle and conceded many soft penalties and still managed to wrestle back the game... impressive. Hooker rotation is excellent at the moment. May is...

He had a very poor game. Though he had bad moments for us, I don't remember him playing that badly. Particularly concerning was his defense. I remember him being a good defender, if not always a dominant tackler, but here he was targeted and exposed. Unplayable form.

Prince: we don't win a premiership without him. Was close with Ellis and hodgo, but just think prince was the most vital player in getting us a premiership.

Richo wanted to pay him. Stefano didn't want it. We got lucky and It worked out well for us but why we offered him such big dollars is a mystery. Even in a good Melbourne side he's not come out of his dreary form.

Great use of bench by Benji...for once. Got API in and out of the game really well and prop rotation was excellent, with maybe just pole being left on a little long in the first stint. TDS made darting runs just at the right time and API looked fresh all game. What a difference having wingers...

I know! Given the way we all act on here I thought the average age would be about 15.

How has Sullivan been playing for Souths? What position is he playing when he comes on?

Stating the obvious, but I think Bateman's post shows that things were very bad last year. No idea whose fault that is, but obviously Klem and Bateman were very unhappy...and it showed in their play. Papalii also very eager to get out. Were they the old jaded blokes having a whinge when...

Listening to the Barnett interview on fox and he is able to talk and answer questions. Nothing spectacular but just stringing sentences together. I wonder how much of a factor intelligence, or lack of it, has played in our play in recent years. None of our players can talk up until we got luai.

Interesting to see Cole be so peripheral in that one, I forgot they had a 5/8 for a while. MacLean obviously had a terrible game, but you can see why Penrith is excited about him...size and pace. Roosters playing with a bit more attacking threat seemed to suit Tedesco. He has so much energy.

Except when we have the ball.