We need to fight to save ourselves from the utter humiliation of a third striaght wooden spoon.
This is one of only three "winnable" games on paper in the next 3 months. We must secure the 2 points.
Our opponent smoked us in the trial. Their pack and outside backs trampled us. They handled us similarly in round 6 with us making the score look respectable at the end.
That said, they arent going much better than us this year, despite their 5 wins.
They got flogged last start, but have an undermanned Penrith this weekend with the chance to build some confidence before taking us to Woolongong the following weekend.
We'll be short in the forwards with Papali'i, Bateman and Klemmer missing.
Sezer is still missing in the halves.
Olam will return from suspension but may be rusty after a 3 week layoff.
Everyone else will have had 2 weeks to prepare
Saints have 3 backing up from Origin, but 2 of them will still be on a high after winning and backing up within a couple of days seems to be the easiest task according to the players.
Saints will be taking the piss if they dont attack our middle again.
Those selected to step in and cover for those missing will have their work cutout for them. With our benchies now starters, those coming onto the bench need big games. Sullivan and Api need to make their big men cover a lot of ground by kicking into space and gaining good territory through effective kick chase.
We have 2 weeks to get ready, lets hope they are refreshed and ready to go as our run from the rd13 bye to the rd 26 bye is very tough. We need to bank points wherever possible and the Dolphins. Cowboys, Roosters and Dogs have all shown that these blokes are easily beat when you go hard at them.
