Wow, backline doesn't look too bad with Russell back in - and didn't think I'd say that on 2024 form
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Asi at half - no other choice really, and not his fault. Glad Brown keeps the #6 on his back, and there's no BA-style nonsense about how Dylan can lead us around the park as a #7...
Lane-Cartwright-Matterson is (was?) a decent starting back row - if only they'd actually each play to the best form they are capable of in those positions. I guess Moretti comes off a bench to provide the break(s).
Looks like Emu gets the first 20mins of the game - not sure he'll be recovered enough for a second stint though. Assuming big minutes from RCG, Joe, and Maka to soak up what Greig doesn't look like he can provide.
How the f**k Lussick
scrapes back onto the bench instead of Matt Arthur, I'll never know...is the Cup team trying to make the finals or something?
I'll call it - Storm by 50.