Wow, elevated thoughts of your own players much?
Neutrals think Tolman is the second best prop in the game. Tilse isn't even under consideration for rep selection at the moment.
Tolman and Hodkinson are both > their opposites. Stagg is also > Fensom. What rep footy has Fensom played? Has Fensom ever been as popular as Stagg in Fantasy?
Agree with the rest, although I'd possibly go as far to say that McCrone and Keating are possibly on par.
As for your little bench claim, you know our bench is infinitely stronger with names like Eastwood and Payne there.
Overall, we're a better outfit.
I exaggerated on the Williams-Hodkinson comparison, but I still believe that Fensom and Stagg are on par with each other, and if I had to choose one over the other based on current form I'd go for the former.
Tolman I agree is in great form, however I am really surprised that big Dane Tilse's form of late hasn't been recognised by NSW/Country selectors. IMO, he should've been a shoe in for one of the prop positions for the Country side.
Skeepe did go over the top with his comparison though. :?
At full strength though, the tables would turn significantly. Our bench would be superior, as would our forward pack (I still think it is this week) and even our halves. Our backs at their best, are also a sight to see, but they just lack consistency.
I'm hopeful of a win, however not confident. I still think we are missing too many classy players. However, each time we have played Bulldogs in the past at home since 09, it has been when we have stuck to the AWFUL "game plan" David Furner encouraged. If the Storm game is anything to go by, our old structure has been thrown out the window and we are now playing with a bit more flair, and some set plays. If we play like we did vs Storm, we should be too strong. However, I really doubt we can achieve that.
