Smith good. Thurston has done just as bad. possibly worse but people generally love him anyway. Both great players i appreciate, one just cops it relentlessly. I find it boring..
Genuinely would be happy for either team if they win tonight.
Penrith - mainly for their fans. I know what it’s like to have such a long time between premierships.. even grand final appearances. If Penrith win I’ll be happiest for you all.
Melbourne. Same happiness for the fans but also for the entire squad who’ve uprooted from their homes to Qld, and aren’t afforded many of the freedoms that the Sydney clubs/players have had. And, while Victoria cops a bagging, I really like that they’ve promoted Victoria as their home on their jerseys. Class. And yes, a win to send off Cameron Smith would be something I’d like to see. Even if the crowd will no doubt boo him.