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I know there are counter arguments to this, but I think it's pretty clear from re-signings like Twal's and Doueihi's that the club is trying to establish a strong sense of stability in the team to entice others to re-sign. There are a lot of guys coming off contract soon and getting these blokes...

Probably Kikau or Cook. It was a pretty low-quality affair.

How did Crichton get 5 points? Aside from the field goal, that was the worst game I've seen him play in years.

Not knocking Faalogo (the kid is lightning fast), but I reckon Bula would look unbelievable at Melbourne too. Hell, even Tyrell Sloan probably would. The footy IQ of Grant, Munster and Hughes, combined with Bellamy's elite coaching system, means if you've got talent, you shine at the Storm.

If people have a problem with Bula's defence at times, they would [This word has been automatically removed]ing lose their minds if Drinkwater ever played fullback for us. Great attacking player, probably the worst defensive fullback in the game bar none. A firm no from me. We need to be all in on Bula.

I'd love to see Murray get a spot in the 19. He was tremendous on the weekend. Of course, he's unlikely to stand out as much in first grade but I think he adds a real point of difference to the rest of the players in our squad

I didn't pick up on those tackles mate but doesn't surprise me. Seems like something the short guys have to be careful with. Api has been guilty of it too. Agree that there wasn't a lot of link play from Mason, but I thought our structure really changed once Jock went off. We went from playing...

Hope seems like a good dude and I love his story, but I think the momentum of the game really shifted yesterday when Haywood came on at 9. Behind Madden, I had him as our most influential player. Until then, the Roosters 9 was killing us and Hope really wasn't providing anything in attack. In...

Some thoughts: - Bulldogs looked very sharp and clinical. Good line speed and accurate passing when putting on a shift. Ciraldo has them playing to a system, where it's about the strength of the team rather than the individuals. Basically, a lesser Penrith. I think winning or losing against...

3. Madden 2. Hayward/Murray 1. Makasini

Yeah we scored a few actually. Doueihi scored that one against the dogs and then set up Bula for another long ranger in the same game. There was also the one Galvin scored in the first Eels game where Doueihi kicked inside to him. Plus that length of the field special against the Cows. I think...

I just didn't see it with Staines. Had high hopes when we signed him. He was full of effort, but I question his footy IQ. Felt like he was perpetually out of position on both sides of the ball.

The term x-factor gets thrown around a lot but by definition it's pretty hard to define. I know I struggle with it. I mean I could point pretty comfortably to Reece Walsh having it, but beyond him, I start to get less certain of saying who has it and who doesn't. Even speed isn't a...

I don't know about the whole speed argument. I think it gets overstated. During the Panthers dynasty, for example, you couldn't really class any of their regular backline players as having elite speed and they seemed to do just fine without it. By contrast, both the Titans and Manly have had...

I think we can be pretty competitive. Not rapt with Mason back at 1 though

I dunno, I reckon Luai is about as much of a 6 as you can get. Fill in at 7 if we absolutely need him to, but that's about as far away from 6 as I ever want to see him

Genuine question mate - what is it about Sione and Pole that makes you see them as locks? To my eyes they both look like bonafide frontrowers, with the added benefit that Sione can do a serviceable job filling in on an edge if needed.

Trash? I hate him as much as the next tigers fan, but that is a one-eyed take.

I rewatched his debut a couple of weeks back and the guy was in every tackle. He's never going to be a gamebreaker, but he's a workhorse with soft hands and a good attitude. I'm all for that kind of player.

This is what I'm hoping as well. Gives us a bit of flexibility throughout the game and a chance to throw two different attacking structures at our opposition, which would be hard to prepare for. I don't necessarily think it means we need Terrell to play big minutes though. With Sione, Hunt and...