Its your job - run off Roberts and Noffa

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When i think of the better centres back in the 80's and 90's they could all create something from a nothing play. Be that creating an overlap on the outside with a draw and pass to their wingers but more-so i loved watching centres cutting back in field looking to link with an inside runner. It generally throws the opposition defense into array.
Too often these days we see the wide spread come to a halt with the centre or winger. Yet we have 2 players in Roberts and Noffa who love to cut back across the defensive line looking for holes. But for crying out loud their teammates just stand their watching. We need our boys running lines off these two boys. We will get some joy from it, no doubt. If not a line break it will be a quick play the ball for the next play with the defensive line scuttled somewhat.
We need to implement these type of plays to break through the better teams with strong defensive structures. So come on fellas when you see Roberts cutting back in field, which he dies atleast once a game, run at a gap and Roberts will put you through with soft hands. Don't just stand back and watch, it's your job to give him options.

I was watching an old Balmain v Panthers game, the game where Maguire knocked Cartwright out. Brasher followed Roach around in support looking for the offload just about every play. Look at Papenhuyzen and Hughes, Munster same thing. We really need an overhaul of the way we play.

Laurie has played NRL (very well) for 5 minutes. Support play would be one of the things on his ‘needs to improve’ list.