Looking forward to seeing Te Kura and Black go around. Will be interesting to see how Madden performs as well being the backup half until Ezra returns, presumably.
Reyno to focus on short range kicking, Hunt to run the ball and play what's in front of him, although I wouldn't be against giving him a license to look for a 40/20 if we're mid field near the end of the set.
Momentum is everything in this comp, but it's a delicate balance. If you go into the Origin window spluttering with a 6/4 or 7/5 record, you will not come out the other end in great shape. You have to have some points in the bank to cushion against the impact and the power to rest blokes that...
If we can get through the opening 10 rounds without much going wrong (especially in the way of injuries; **** yourself, 2024), and come out the other end with a few good wins, I think we will give the comp a very strong shake.
The boys are starting to mature now, Carrigan, Staggs, and Haas...