Sydney_Raider
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No doubt a comprehensive performance yesterday but there a still a few things that I find concerning;
1. Our ability to let teams back in to the game after a great start.
I don't know if it has something to do with the interchange process but we seem to consistently drop off after 15-20 minutes. Another contributing factor could be the fact that Bronson Harrison gives away stupid penalties. I wish you could bet on who will be the first Raiders player penalised.
2. Plum and Miller are they our best options?.
May well account for our drop off in intensity after 20 mins. Both are workhorses at best and lack try scoring ability. Does Thurling need to be held back to come on during this period? We can afford to carry one of them but Joel Thompson and Joe Picker must surely come in to contention. (I think the Fox commentators made a good point yesterday when they were questioning why the hell Plum would be standing out of the scrum and standing at first receiver and subsequently dropping the ball. A very bad option which I hope Furner does away with)
3. My old mate Adrian Purtell
Admittedly a better performance yesterday (why it has taken this long to switch Purtell and Graham is beyond me). But what happens when Justin Carney comes back. Purtell must be the man to miss out. I would switch Croker to right centre with Monaghan outside him and have Graham and Carney on the left. Looking at Dugan, Vidot and Drury Low yesterday makes me wonder about the futures of Milne, Graham and Purtell. Milne must be retained for depth but you would think Dugan and Vidot should be regulars by 2010 if not sooner and Low is not far behind.
4. State of Origin
Will be watching selections tonight with interest. Could be bitter sweet because I fear if Campo and Joel are selected our bid for some momentum could be flattened. No confidence in any suggested replacement for Campo.
1. Our ability to let teams back in to the game after a great start.
I don't know if it has something to do with the interchange process but we seem to consistently drop off after 15-20 minutes. Another contributing factor could be the fact that Bronson Harrison gives away stupid penalties. I wish you could bet on who will be the first Raiders player penalised.
2. Plum and Miller are they our best options?.
May well account for our drop off in intensity after 20 mins. Both are workhorses at best and lack try scoring ability. Does Thurling need to be held back to come on during this period? We can afford to carry one of them but Joel Thompson and Joe Picker must surely come in to contention. (I think the Fox commentators made a good point yesterday when they were questioning why the hell Plum would be standing out of the scrum and standing at first receiver and subsequently dropping the ball. A very bad option which I hope Furner does away with)
3. My old mate Adrian Purtell
Admittedly a better performance yesterday (why it has taken this long to switch Purtell and Graham is beyond me). But what happens when Justin Carney comes back. Purtell must be the man to miss out. I would switch Croker to right centre with Monaghan outside him and have Graham and Carney on the left. Looking at Dugan, Vidot and Drury Low yesterday makes me wonder about the futures of Milne, Graham and Purtell. Milne must be retained for depth but you would think Dugan and Vidot should be regulars by 2010 if not sooner and Low is not far behind.
4. State of Origin
Will be watching selections tonight with interest. Could be bitter sweet because I fear if Campo and Joel are selected our bid for some momentum could be flattened. No confidence in any suggested replacement for Campo.
