The Loft notes these points:
1. The squad is 6-1 with The Humph starting at #7. The guy is not brilliant, but he has grinta, stamina and physical strength. Extend The Humph for as long as Burt is in command. Their rapport is a winning one.
2. Sullivan has been effective overall and his effort good BUT his defense is a major concern. He allowed A. Koroisau to get away near the half then he allowed Galvin-son to step inside him and almost win the event for The Balmain Gypsies. His defense overall is a major issue.
3. The Loft has been forced for years months to read the continual complaints re our forward pack, "no mongrel" etc comments. Well we already have a stallion prop in KK. The man has totalled over 400 run meters in the past two encounters and he was outstanding contra the FULL Penrith pack back in March. On the other side, Arrow is steadily regaining confidence and form. Plus we have a dynamic mainly young athletic back row in Aiken-Duncan-Hubner-Le Blanc. The only complaint form The Loft is for Le Blanc to see more playing time. Love Le Blanc and Hubner.
4. In his pressers, Burt sounds extremely confident about qualifying for the post-season. B. Smith will be available in late June. He will add pop and aggression to the pack. Add in the return of some of the other name players and the squad can cause a wave of shock results.
Barring further horrific injuries, The Loft sees a sparkling finish on the horizon, commensurate with the confidence of the Legandary Coach. Back them now at the big odds on offer- even to qualify for the post-season - as this competition is more volatile than a twirling Yo Yo. For The Loft, more shocks are inevitable with the demise of Penrith's stranglehold.