Gutted for Dodds. I was gutted the first time, and was sooo stoked to see him back, I think he could really be something good. Absolutely gutted.
NRL need to sort out the refs. All sorts of shit in the ruck - so much for cutting out the rubbish and going for quick play the balls. Maybe it's just my one eye that's open, but that's WEEKS in a row now we're copping the short end of the fucking stick. We may be winning the penalty counts, but that doesn't make it the way it should be. We should have been at LEAST another 12 points in front from our disallowed try and theirs that got let through, just on the forward passing issue. Fucking bullshit, I'm well and truly over it.
Hodges - was clearly not getting out of first gear, which was just as well because he was still on one leg. Loved his running battle with Norman, but FMD. I cringe every time he gets the ball. I know he's captain, and I love what he does, but I'm not convinced he should have been out there this week. The week off would have done him good, especially if Sheensy picks him for next weekend's game - I actually hope he doesn't so Hodgo can have the week off. He's still not right.
Glad to get the win. Hunt seems a bit down on confidence, hope it's temporary. Milf seemed to struggle a bit in the first half, second half was much better. I have faith in Wayne, but I'm biting my tongue on the whole experiment.
I like Maranta at FB because he's safe. I feel he could have tried at a couple of those early dropouts, to get back in the field, but can accept it because they didn't lead to tries. It would be different if they did.. Hard to fault his bravery though, he doesn't run back like a KHunt but he takes his fair share of knocks.
Dunno who else to single out really. Pretty happy with the game, good result considering the officiating. Our defence was again pretty good, though I feel a team whose attack was clicking better would have found more gaps than the Eels did tonight, seemed a bit down on where it has been. Hopefully it's not a trend, because our defence has been outstanding so far this year, I'm loving it.
Most of all I like the mental toughness Wayne is putting into these young blokes. A bit of mongrel. A bit of killer instinct. We've really lacked that the last few years, we've played too 'nice'. Still do to some extent, but we're learning not to take the foot off the pedal as well. I appreciate that. We're looking a damn good footy side, and I can still see plenty of improvement as well...if we keep building, we should go far into September :o_o:
