A couple of points for this game:
Both teams didnt score a point from the southern end. Although we did have opportunity for a penalty goal or 2.
What changed from the Cowboys game to this game, the coaching staff the same, basically the same 17, barring Rava and Feagai back in?
Age and the pace of the game is really catching up with Woods (no surprises there for anyone I think)
Some wanted Amone dumped to reserve grade last week, amazing what a short turn around can do, and the fact our forwards, yes our forwards, dominated the game.
JDB at prop is a must going forward and probably why we haven't been active so much in that space. However, with Sims moving on at the end of the season, who plays lock next year if JDB remains a middle forward? Nathan Brown from the Eels I would seriously consider, but he may command too much $$$. Maybe time for Josh Coric to stand up in first grade.
Lawrie had arguably his best game for us on the back of momentum. Amazing that!
As a collective, our team has a very high ceiling, just consistency is the main concern , both Gould and even Alexander made comments on this. As mentioned above, it's probably why we aren't 'active' in the market space. Yes, there are a few moving on, such as Poasa, Ford, Sims etc, and Alvaro has already left the building. Rumours around we have thrown our hat in for Lodge and would be a far cheaper option, and, as stated many times, we are actively chasing a quality hooker. We have started negotiations on retaining Burns and young Lobb has signed a T&T contract.