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[lynx000]

Jesus I should have known broncospwn would come in and go nuts defending El Masri.

I chose him for the comparison because he is widely regarded as the best kicker in the game. I am not disputing that. The fact is, Parker can only kick what's in front of him and, for the last two years, he has been kicking them at a rate that is perfectly acceptable for an NRL kicker. One game does not change that fact.

No criticism directed at you schmix for using El Masri, but I wonder if it is even fair to compare someone like Parker against El Masri, who I think most would agree is the best kicker of all time. I would definitely agree that Parker may not be in this class, but I have seen him kick some difficult pressure goals. I agree with the others, it's Round 1, take a chill pill and see what happens after a few more rounds (those demanding he be replaced, not you schmix). All players have a bit of rust in the first couple of rounds, no reason why that can't apply to Corey and his goal kicking as well.