Manly players have had a major improvement in attitude, the change is more about motivation. I rate on win over Manly last year aa one of our better wins under Cirro. Manly were down a few key firwards and Haumole was playing injured.. On current form, Dogs V Manly would be a great contest.

I recon the start of the match will be important, Thompson and Hughes starting together is worth trying. I expect the Eels to be determined and to try to start fast. If we can match or better that, they might fall away. The long turnaround also helps because we put a lot into the Panthers...

Very happy tne Thompson and Hughes have been named as starting props. I will be happier if they both start. Critter and Curran back in the extended squad. I doubt that Critter will play.

My expectation is that the boys will be buzzing after the win over Penrith and still disappointed about the Newcastle and Souths losses. The energy and defence is the same as last season, but the attack is better mainly becuase the right edge of Galvin-Preson-Tuala is more dangerous. Also...

The key to beating the Eels and setting up our season is to prepare as if we are playing the Panthers and to be ruthless. There are no easy games in tne NRL, but the right start in a game like this can turn it into an easy game. We need to start fast, play with plenty of energy and put in a...

Broncos / Cows game was an interesting contrast to our game. More intensity gang tackling in our game, more speed and skill in the Broncos / Cows game. Those games with low intensity and a lot of points are entertaining, but are a bit like drinking light beer. That style is unlikely to be a...

Next week we play the Eels on Sunday and reserve grade plays after the NRL. I don't mind playing reserve grade after NRL, becuase the 2 players on the 6 man bench that don't get a run can play reserve grade. My post about depth proved relevant, because Max King has a broken jaw. Hopoi is an...

I understand why fans are negative, the club was a shambles 1998-2018, and we haven't won a comp since 2004. So some fans have only seen 20 years of failure and drama. The exciting attacking players in the current side are Galvin, Burton, Preston, Kiks, Critter and Tuala. Those players are...

The most logical change to the side that beat Penrith is Thompson replacing Hughes. Hughes has been very good every game this season. IMO Hughes, Curran, Hopoi and AJ are all NRL standard but at this stage of the season are probably outside the top 17. Underhill, Todd, DSF, Spinks are capable...

We had a lot to do with Penrith not being at their best. We outplayed them early due to more energy and intent. Kick, chase, line speed, gang tackle. They did well to come back, We could have won by more. Critter, Thompson, Dykes, Woods, Rinkama and possibly a few more could come into oiur...

Great win, it will be good if we can play like this every week. Galvin should have silenced his critics.

Hayward only 21 tackles, we might be able to use Hopoi instead if Turpin. Posession in the first 20 after halftime will determine that. Stop doing silly ball strips.

Penalties including a few BS decisions got them back in the game. Apart from a few errors happy with the first hskf effort,

If we get an injury im the backs and need to shift Burto to centre, Turpin should come on at hooker and Hayward should shift to left edge half. Eventually we can try Preston or Hayes at left centre. SOS is too big a risk in defence and we need a solid defender inside Burton.

Dykes is playing left sided half in reserve grade. Probably the preferred option if Burto is unavailable. If we are going to move Burto to rhe centres, we need to do it by round 10 and stick to it. The good alternatve options to play 6 are - Dykes, Woods and Critter Teaupa is IMO the best...