Are we possibly opting for too much size on our edges and forgetting about the athleticism required to defend well in these crucial positions?
The Bears look extremely well drilled and are coached by the Jersey Flegg coach we sacked mid season last year?
If you break it down to the basic fundamentals of player skill sets and attributes required for each position, the Bears have an ex 5/8 playing 13 who ball plays as crisply as anyone as their captain and regular 1st receiver.
They have a fullback who is very good at playing out the back of shape and runs onto the ball at top speed each time he does this, plus has great ball playing ability.
They have a very under rated as hard as nails hooker who is a hard hitting reliable defender and has slick service from dummy half.
They have two not overly big, but athletic edge 2nd rowers who run good lines, defend well and do not get tired.
Matt Stimson an ex centre is one that definitely should be in and around an NRL team.
