Dazzat
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You mention our attack and reserve grade backline. However, I think our attack has got bigger problems then just the backline. Two of the most important aspects of attack these days are quick play the ball and 2nd phase play. The Broncos have neither. Our forwards simply don't have the skill level. Gillett is our best, Teo a bit and Setu can but doesn't anymore. Our front row forwards (Kenny, Anderson, Sims) have absolutely no skill.
Yep. I didn't mention the state of our front-row and our forward pack ... that's a given and I have posted many times about that.
Thaiday, at times, played a lot tighter last night and gave us some impact in the middle. Maguire showed glimpses, but I wouldn't expect him to perform at that level than any more than 10 minutes a game.
McCullogh, though very talented, is still learning the ropes as well. A good dummy half can make up for lack of strike power in the forwards with some guile ... a la Smith ... we often say that Melbourne continues to win with a second rate front row ... how? Cameron Smith directing play and making the forwards look better than their years.