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He's a backup. Tohu Harris is their top 17 edge forward.
But our edge forwards are our strength, and without Moeroa and Edwards our strength is much weaker.
We are not genuine title contenders this year. Last year we were and then we lost millions in TPAs. Why would anyone expect to go as well?
Guys like French, Kritchard and Moeroa will be much better next year, plus Gutherson will be in a more natural position for him (assuming we buy a half). On top of increased experienced to key players, adding a legit NRL half will change our team significantly.
Kritchard has a very good running game. He just needs to be smarter about using it, which will come with experience. A few more sneaky darts like today and markers will have to think twice about rushing Norman. Plus another halfback will help there too.
If we were only 50% chance of making the eight (assuming about eight teams fighting for about four spots) then is missing the finals really a failure?
But because they already have two quality general play kickers in their spine that's all they need from a 6.
We'll probably never be a 'top four team'. But some years a top eight team sneaks into the top four. That's our best chance and I think with the addition of a legitimate half we can become a top eight team.
Why are you fixated on Melbourne's edge forwards? They have a very strong and expensive team across the park. Clearly their edge forwards are less important to them than ours are to us.
Our middle is good enough. They just need to be patient and not freak out about making a slow play-the-ball. They matched Canberra today when they forced them to make as many tackles. Metres got easier as the Raiders were worked around and fatigued.
