Cool thread, there's plenty of candidates out there.
It's amazing how often Canterbury can just be going through the motions and then Kasiano comes on and just blows the game open. He's a total lop-sided player who is only handy with the football, but gee he's enjoyable to watch when he's on song.
The biggest advantage Cronulla have had the past few years is their experienced benched. Heighno & Bukuya are a handful whenever they come on and are a far cry from the usual work experience player you often see.
The Gold Coast have had far too many injuries to think of any genuine benchies. Before then, Paasi was always a gun off the bench. Was always good for a mistake or two, but wouldn't die wondering either. I wonder if Cowboys fans are shaking in their boots over Peteru?
Tapine was one of the form players last season and while he hasn't gone on with it for the majority of '17, his recent form has been reassuring. His footwork makes me nervous.
Melbourne have a fairly gun bench. Kenny Bromwich always seems like a genuine threat when the game opens up a bit, Nelson Asofa-Solomona is a beast and they've got McLean playing there this week.
Hess & Asiata are two of the best forwards to watch in the game. As much as Game I sucked for the Maroons, if they can bring Hess in, it would at least give me some solace.
The biggest difference between St George Illawarra in 16 and 17 is the make-up of their forward pack and their bench. Having two former Cowboys in there in Sims and Ah Mau makes such a huge difference for them and just makes them such a relentless side. Throw in Vaughan and a dummy half who just plays what's in front of them and it's no surprise to see them as a Top 8 fixture.
Evans has cut the crap out and is beginning to show the type of form we all knew he was capable of for the Chooks. I was also really liking Ryan Matterson's efforts before his injury, he's basically everything Bryce Cartwright should be for the Panthers.
And as a Broncos supporter, I like the make-up of our bench. If he can stay on the field, I reckon Pangai Jr could be a real star in the back half of the season.
