The same Ben Barba got owned in the 2012 Grand FinalYes that was when we had Ben Barba
Exactly and I think that has been my point..the 2008 team had nothing but trouble all year but those were very dark days. Here we were in the top 4 for the first time all year playing full strength against the defending premiers following a nice bye rest weekend and we played like that.Its pretty damn close to the worst performance and in all honesty that performance felt like I was watching the 2008 side.
I keep saying to myself things will surely get better but this team seems to find new ways to disappoint me on a weekly basis. To be totally honest I'm more pissed off with this side purely the talent is far better than what we had in 2008 and it seems as if the players don't give a shit about putting in a decent effort.Exactly and I think that has been my point..the 2008 team had nothing but trouble all year but those were very dark days. Here we were in the top 4 for the first time all year playing full strength against the defending premiers following a nice bye rest weekend and we played like that.
Worst one for me in the context of talent, ability, preparation and expectations....onwards and upwards at least surely...
You might have it swapped around, we beat them 48-14 in 2003 and 52-6 in 2004. They did beat us 46-22 in 2006, they've never scored 50 points or more against though.Hmm there was a game against Newcastle maybe 2003? I was watching it with a family friend of the the GF and every time I got up to get s drink or go to the bathroom I heard a massive cheat as Newcastle scored. It became an ongoing nightmare the whole game. I think they beat us by 50 something..
I'm thinking 54 - 12 but I may be way off.
I remember it as well...40 something I think but we at least scored I'm pretty sure.Hmm there was a game against Newcastle maybe 2003? I was watching it with a family friend of the the GF and every time I got up to get s drink or go to the bathroom I heard a massive cheat as Newcastle scored. It became an ongoing nightmare the whole game. I think they beat us by 50 something..
I'm thinking 54 - 12 but I may be way off.
Agree, we didn't come to play at our own spiritual home ground.. It was disgraceful.Canberra game this year at Belmore