I wouldn’t use this as a gauge on how we will perform during the year. It’s a chance to get the cobwebs out and try a few combos to see what gels. The result means absolutely nothing.
It wasn't a comment on who is going to win the game, just that on a man to man basis with our forwards we should steam roll them with power play. But to me it definitely is a gauge on how we will perform, there are only 10 (6 + 4) forward spots available and the competition for them is decidedly hot, everyone mentions it, in every interview. This game, yes it's only a trial, but it is the first step in securing one of those 10 spots. First impressions are important.
I never take anything the players say in interviews too much to heart. The media training turns them into robots and they just tow the line on what they think they should be saying.
My point was that the game itself (the result) doesn't matter so much, what truly matters is how each player performs during their time on the field. That will go a long way to determining who gets to play in round 1 and as a result in subsequent rounds. In my view ~half of the 10 forward sports are not locked in. Almost certainly Jackson, Napa, Toleman, Elliot and Martin will be somewhere in the 10. But the rest to me looks like an opportunity that they will all want to grab, with both hands. They have been showing it in training, now its time to show it in a game, any game.
Gee thanx for the insight zzzzzzzz
Interesting that Pay mentions Elliot when talking of the front row.
Everyone needs to relax, they played a team from a second tier league. Equivalent to roosters playing the bulldogs ISP winning team.
needs to bulk up a bit, because when the interchange is reduced to 6 i think he could thrive there
He mentioned Elliot as a senior player more so than mentioning him as a middle forward. He did however mention C Smith as being impressive in Allstars. I though C Smith wasn’t too involved, am I wrong to think this? Did I miss something?
i didnt see to much of smith in that game either tbh, i think thats because i was constantly scanning for CHN who pretty much wasnt sighted lol. Smith seems very willing though.
Past success can get a lot of years in the coaching business, Tim Sheens is an example.
Its surprising considering all the early success they had with one of the best sides ever to play in rugby league.
