The EELiminator
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now that we've seen what works as opposed to what didn't last week i think we have the blueprint going forward if moses can keep up that kicking prowess every week it will serve us well
Well as a half he isn't running at centres, he is running at forwards and maybe his opposing three defender.Well, you know, funny thing, but the combination of Whighton and Croker were very conspicuous in their absence last night. I shudder to think what Wighton might have done to Waqa Blake.
What a great problem to have.
We have the equal best pack and bench in the NRL when fully fit. The Storm is the other one. That is why if we play our best game and the storm play their best game, I think we are the best two teams in the comp. The problem is for Parra that Moses in particular doesn't play his best game consistently enough and Mahoney doesn't always engage the markers like say Harry does.
I believe we can beat the panthers if we brought our best game. We have a better forward pack and bench then them and that is where the battle is won. But Moses needs to do what Cleary does every week to nullify their momentum and options and Mahoney needs to run and bring our players on behind the ruck.
I don't know if we can do this, but it makes it interesting to see if we can.
now that we've seen what works as opposed to what didn't last week i think we have the blueprint going forward if moses can keep up that kicking prowess every week it will serve us well
I think this time marata has spent at centre has really resurrected the idea of him playing as an edge forward. He was trending towards playing in the middle but there is so much more to his game that just being a battering ram.
I'm fairly certain we knew what worked and what didn't before the season started. Sometimes we will play against a team that outperforms us. Thats just the reality of an NRL season.now that we've seen what works as opposed to what didn't last week i think we have the blueprint going forward if moses can keep up that kicking prowess every week it will serve us well
I’m commenting on the definition of ‘mental strength’ that others have been using over the last few days to criticise our record in Canberra. They were critical of our effort rather than our smarts and as a result said that we are “mentally weak”.
I don’t agree with that analysis and believe our weaknesses are in our composure and decision making. Call that a different form of “mental weakness” if you like but hopefully it’s becoming clear to most that our effort isn’t the issue.
Agreed mate. Moses in particular as one of the leaders of our team needs to continue to improve in this area. Thankfully, he's less of a sooky bitch these days but he still isn't there yet.I don't think our effort has been an issue for a few years now, other then the occasional blimp here and there. But composure and decision making has been a massive problem and still can be when things go awry. Some think of this as ‘mental strength’ under fatigue. One must have a clear and purposeful mind under duress and rise above adversity.
I tend to think of this as ‘mental strength’.
Who is the best pack in the NRL? Brisbane would be in the mix. I feel ours is up there. If we found a more explosive 2nd rower it would be the best easily.
Of course we can beat the Panthers. But they have better halves and backs. The bench is close.
T.May vs W.Smith
Niakuore,Papalli,Kafusi vs Liam Martin,Spencer Leinu and Eisunhuth.
I agree. They are in front of our halves by at least a chin.
I wonder how the team will go next time someone applies the blowtorch? Hopefully better than I did when it happened at Bones on Bones.
I wonder how the team will go next time someone applies the blowtorch? Hopefully better than I did when it happened at Bones on Bones.
I’d say they’re pretty comparable. Both great metre eaters, both exposed frequently in defence and both prone to brain explosions. Both received winger of the year on one occasion each but Fergo played 9 origins whereas Jr played 3.
I’d say they’re pretty comparable. Both great metre eaters, both exposed frequently in defence and both prone to brain explosions. Both received winger of the year on one occasion each but Fergo played 9 origins whereas Jr played 3.
Well, you know, funny thing, but the combination of Whighton and Croker were very conspicuous in their absence last night. I shudder to think what Wighton might have done to Waqa Blake.
There's something wrong with you merkins.