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I see what you mean here. I believe our worst performance was against Canberra. Coming from a bye, we looked very flat and disorganised. Had that level of performance been the standard, I would be very worried. But in the other two I feel we competed however at this stage we don’t have the...

To be fair to Benji - I don’t believe anyone was expecting miracles. What I see are green shoots of improved performance and attitude. We may not be winning but apart from a couple of games we have pushed higher rated opponents, not had blow out score and remained in the contest. I think the...

1. Bula 2 Staines 3 Naden 4 Olam 5 Solomon 6 Galvin 7 Fainu 8 Stefano 9 Api 10 Klemmer 11.S Fainu 12 Bateman 13 Matamua 14 Simpkin 15 Pole 16 Ice 17 Miller Assume that Seyfarth and Sezer are out but after 5 straight losses we need to do something. i have watched Miller in Reggies and he seems...

This might sound a bit strange but I feel he loses his discipline faster and more often when he plays in the middle. May be it’s the fatigue? He is much better suited on an edge where he can be less busy and more impactful.

I actually feel a little sorry for her. She is clearly not up to that standard and the NRL has put her in a position where she has been set up to fail. Her confidence would be shot.

I think he has one of the harder positions to master as well and you don’t see many (if any) teenagers able to manage the position. He seems to be at that transition point from playing boys to playing men and some of what works in junior grades doesn’t work in seniors. I am confident he will...

I don’t think we will lose much defensively with Api out - Jake is a good defender but may not do some of the effort plays that Api is known for. I think the real issue is the attack. Jake doesn’t have the same level of craftiness that Api is known for. He isn’t bad on a quick play the ball but...

It’s ok for Richo to say we are 2.2M in the red but the devil is in the detail. Did a large a one off extraordinary cost (eg. Sheens leaving)? Cause the majority of the issue? Or are we running beyond our means? Don’t get me wrong, I think he is a good appointment and the previous...

I like TDS but he has a long way to go. Needs a good run in Flegg then Cup then NRL. He played limited minutes in cup yesterday and looked a bit off the pace for mine. Don’t think we can rush him just yet.

I also think the bench rotation is an issue. This is impacting our attack more than our defence in my opinion. Api needs a break. His defensive efforts are admirable but I think it’s impacting his attacking guile as he simply uses too much energy. I would bring Simpkin into the squad and play...

Effort is there - execution not so much. We are a bottom four team and as much as we want instant success - we are coming off a very low base. I think it will happen though. I thought our right side attack had better shape and the left looks more dangerous with Fainu and Galvin working well...

Not a bad idea but he does seem to get bulldozed in defence a little. I have a preference for Naden who seems to be good under a high ball, faster and a bigger body. I know he has a brain snap in him but am hopeful he can tie down a spot.

Very happy with the signing of Turuva. What is the priority now? I would like to see a very good 13. Some may say we need another outside back?

1 - Bula 2 - Staines 3 - Naden 4 - Olam 5- Lobb 6 - Galvin 7 - Sezar 8- Stef 9- Api 10- Klem 11- Bateman 12- Fainu 13- Papali 14 - Latu 15- Pole 16 - Seyfarth 17- Twal We are going to need our edges to be strong against the Walsh threat. Payne Haas and Reynolds returning will mean a very tough...

3 - Samuela 2 - Bateman 1 - Galvin HM to Nado on his return. Thought he was enthusiastic and looked like he belonged

He wasn’t good today outside of the try he set up. That said, I think he need to go back to KOE and work on his game. You cannot compare him to Lachie Galvin who could be that once in a thousand player who makes a transition from juniors to first grade. Bud is still only young and I can see...

Shuster is an interesting one - didn’t he debut under Dessie? Titans are struggling for halves with Foran on the way out.

Hopefully we are prepared for those tactics and plays into our hands.

I like Galvin at 5/8 and would keep him there. Rarely have I seen an 18 year old so composed. His footy nous and maturity are outstanding. As an 18 year old however is still growing physically and will fill out and put more weight on especially with weights programs etc. I have noted that he is...

I think Bud is suspect in defence and we will miss Galvin who is solid in that area. I reckon Benji would go with Latu if they weren’t managing his recovery however Bud will probably get the nod. If he does, he needs to bring his running game.