Wollongong for Saturday
Fine day, with some rain developing in the evening. Warm, with fresh to strong north to northeast winds.
Min: 14
Max: 25
Weather looms as big factor which could create much tighter game than might otherwise be the case. Razzle dazzle game may be difficult - more of a constraint for Queens. Tight, hard, minimal mistake footy likely to win it. Win toss. Run North first half. B. Kimmorley, bring kicking boots, apply liberally to lower point of ball (i.e. NOT the side of the ball) for long range, target tryline (i.e. NOT the deadball line) for short range. Attack one pass off ruck via straight running forwards at gap between goons 5/8 and inside centre for every set, tackles 1-4/5 but change-up L to R side sequentially. Wider on 5/6 ONLY in very good field position, otherwise downtown with straight fast chase line. Aim: take as much out of Goon backs as possible and run their pack around the park ALL game. Defend like the Manly game with venom and effectiveness, target ball in tackles. Drop offs, missed tackles = all over. Discipline - NO stupid penalities - field position will be critical. Huge focus on repeat sets - think about it from the start of every set, not on tackle 4/5. BTR is exactly correct - lift this stat markedly and our chances will be very different. Fancy will not win this for Sharks. Hard work, intensity for 80 minutes, self-pride, discipline will give the best chance. Switch off on any of this and the don't deserve to be there school will be entirely vindicated.
