What an atmosphere. Spine tingling. I had to feel for Tea Ropati. Ran onto the field and his nerves got to him and he spewed, in front of a packed house. They played so well.
And in answer to your question JJ, it would have made no difference at all. They played Illawarra the following week and got spanked.
We still lack the hard edge. Players who expect to win and know what it takes, or if they don't know thay work it out - quick. Forwards who are abrasive. We still have a soft underbelly.
Campion was the last hard man we had. Half the size of Webke but he knew what had to be done when his team mates were being dominated.