Inglis is not playing at a higher level then when he was at the Storm.
Yeah definitely, Sowards experience is a big part of why I wouldnt swap them. Soward is in a much better place in his career to lead a young team than Widdop, his composure in the big moments and his leadership is years ahead of Widdop.
I used to think Widdop had a lot more upside than Sowie now while I think he can surpass Soward as a player im not sure it will happen, in fact I think its unlikely. Soward is 29 i think so its not a huge age gap by any means.
Watch Widdop closeley for a few weeks he is a skilled player but he is just to damn passive, rarely do I see him ordering his troops around with any vigour or anything like that. He sticks to the structure far too much as well. Benji makes errors and is pretty crap since coming back but atleast he goes out there and tries to make somehting happen, gets his hands on the ball and brings energy. Widdop compared to Benji just looks lifeless at times. Its like he is too used to taking a back seat from his Storm days.
No doubt Widdop can play, just not so sure he's been consistently earning the massive coin he gets at Saints. Sisa Waqa will prove to be a great buy for Canberra, terrific player.
Hoffman has improved - in three games after a stellar Storm career? :shock:
Tolman has just matured, as he was always going to.
Can't agree about Lima.
Jeremy Smith - yes.
Dallas Johnson just maintained his same level of outstanding consistency.
Inglis - doh. Forgot about him. Although whether growing from a young superstar into a mature superstar disproves my argument, I'm not sure.
Anyone remember Antonio Kaufusi? Played Origin at the Storm. Signed a big money contract with the Cowboys. Became beyond Shitful. And has bounced around since.
Antonio Kaufusi, Sam Tagataese and Beau Champion maybe could be added to that only clicked at Melbourne list?
Antonio Kaufusi, Sam Tagataese and Beau Champion maybe could be added to that only clicked at Melbourne list?
Inglis was wasted as the 4th most important player limited to 1 corridor. He left and has become the leader of a premiership winning team and the best fullback in the game, ahead of Slater for over 2 years.
so why is slater in the no.1 jersey for origin?