So, who has stepped up ?

[ozbash]

For me, it has to be Packer, no more lazy hit ups and falling off tackles. I think he may even enjoy Pricey not there..

 

[NZ Warrior]

Yep, he really has. It's also good to see Matulino finally upping the tempo too.

 

[tkr]

Yep, he really has. It's also good to see Matulino finally upping the tempo too.

Same for me. I thought Matulino seemed a bit lazy last year but he stepped up big time this year. Good on him. Played well yesterday.

 

[Meth]

James Maloney- had to really step up with Seymour's injuries; having a decent #6 has made a massive difference for us this year.

Ben Matulino- sluggish start, but he has come back strong.

Also, Jerome Ropati- his 2010 has been much, much better than his 2009 and he has won so many of his critics over. Same goes for Ian Henderson.

 

[Scott]

Ben Matulino is the big improver. Really found his home in the front row.

Ian Henderson has been superb for the last 2 months.

Joel Moon has been excellent as well when asked to do a job in the centres. Makes very good dummy half runs, a couple of good offloads per game, and defensively very sound out wide.

Also, don't underestimate the work Luck does in the middle. He's a really good link man for the forwards and the halves. Often throws a good little tip-on to move the defence a bit further out.

 

[NZ Warrior]

Ben Matulino is the big improver. Really found his home in the front row.

Ian Henderson has been superb for the last 2 months.

Joel Moon has been excellent as well when asked to do a job in the centres. Makes very good dummy half runs, a couple of good offloads per game, and defensively very sound out wide.

Also, don't underestimate the work Luck does in the middle. He's a really good link man for the forwards and the halves. Often throws a good little tip-on to move the defence a bit further out.

Agreed, in full. I've also been impressed with Moon.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Yep Moon as gone well, to the point where I don't think we need to go out and sign another outside back. Inu, Moon, Ropati can cover centre and if a couple get injured then Brown and Mannering can also.

And Henderson has gone well, not long ago most people on here didn't want him in the side.