Thanks Jim and callmack, rabbits 20 for the
Its great being a Tiger fan, despite the hardships, every win is a good one.
I think you’ve got an interesting squad and I’m not sure why it isn’t more popular.
I think everyone regrets Renno going, but done is done. I think he knows he’ll be cheered off by Souths fans next year. Blood is thicker than water. I think he’s going to enjoy Brisbane and it’s really great for his family.
Ive spoken about Cody and how I think he’s the best 5/8 in the world. After the season is over and work calms down, I might do a photo feature on his passing. Jim can correct me, but I think once he had 3 or 4 feigns in hand and some bizarre step, throws the perfect cut-out and the receiver scores in the corner untouched. That’s all done in a second or so and virtually indefensible unless you have numbers, awareness or luck. But it’s also unrealistic to expect this every single charge. 99% of players couldn’t do this in their whole career let alone twice in a match. And when he scores or lays one on, it’s got that brutal ownership feel about it. Its an outfoxing dominance. That’s why he celebrates hard and I think he kisses his mum armband. He owns it. And of course, his career started late but he meets and then overtakes his contemporaries and that provides further hope for late bloomers. So he’s a bit of an idol for fringe players I’d say.
Cam Murray is another favourite because he’s at 110%. He’s also blessed with some backline in him and that’s his mobility. He’s the new breed of forward and extremely well suited to the modern game. Plus he’s ready for the biff.
Alex Johnston is another curious player. He ended the illustrious Nathan Merrits career but he’s proven very resilient and remains quite strike. He’s very experienced. He think he’s as good as he was in 2014. He offers significant comfort out there, you can generally trust him.
Now for some doom and gloom. For all of his brute strength and game breaking abilities, I think Latrell really let everyone down. I’m glad he’s out actually because he could be sent at any time and in these big matches, that’s unacceptable and I prefer tafe -although he’s fresh. Tafe is allowed the odd mistake if his benefits outweigh that. But he’s very team orientated. Hopefully Latrell will mature, but he’s wasting his talent and he needs to fit in with the side, not the other way around.
Benjis been doing the job, but the issue is he is fading fast. I’m not sure he’s up to winning big games for you, too error ridden, too slow. Just age. He’s not especially sincere, i wouldn’t trust him. Wayne has done well with him for sure.
I like listening to coaches, Bennet says every player is important. Its a whole of squad approach. He builds in confidence with each other so the trust is very tangible and you see that.
I also like Burgess. I love his size and passion. He’s great. I’m not if Nicholls has a contract for next year. He’s finishing the season on a massive and unexpected high. Good on him.
Anyway, my thoughts tonight. Right or wrong, I’m ok to be corrected.
Obviously I’d love to see the bunnies win the gf!
Wayne Bennet is a cut above. As he ages, he gets smarter and smarter.