The Rollercoaster

[Easts75]

Although we have been going well enough it is pretty difficult to realistically look at our team and say they are the going to win the comp. They just don't seem that formidable if I'm being honest.

I agree.
I look at a team like the Raiders and they have strike power everywhere and a massive pack. The Storm still have Cronk,Slater,Smith,Munster,Vunivalu and Addo'Carr who can strike from anywhere, also NAS who adds variety. I think these two teams will end up being ahead of the rest

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Although we have been going well enough it is pretty difficult to realistically look at our team and say they are the going to win the comp. They just don't seem that formidable if I'm being honest.

I reckon weve got them covered bar Melbourne.

They scare me.

[Vasco]

I have a terrible feeling that the Worriers game will come back to haunt us. Not to mention Manly.

The competition is so tight that just about every team would be lamenting close losses.

[Bigchook]

I think butcher could be the missing link in this team. We need a forward who can offload and he looks to be the only one capable. We have speed and strike to burn we just need to work out how to utilise it. The offload is a natural break from our structured play.

[Maxy Walker]

I would hardly call it a roller coaster. Apart from the one bad loss to the broncos we've played like a solid top 6 kind of side all year so far.

[BUDDY]

I think butcher could be the missing link in this team. We need a forward who can offload and he looks to be the only one capable. We have speed and strike to burn we just need to work out how to utilise it. The offload is a natural break from our structured play.

Where is our speed to burn?

When we played the Broncos Roberts, Mead and Milf ran rings around us.

We have one of the slowest backlines in the comp.

I also wouldn't call Gordon, SKD, Fergo, Manu and Toups strike power.

Tedesco will obviously help in both speed and strike but we need a couple more new guys. Hopefully Latrell will be even better next year. But we also need another speedster like Gagai.

Agree on Butcher.

[Guest]

what rollercoaster we were equal first for half the season and all that separates us with second place is points difference if you're a rollercoaster then you are a reactionary fan

[Bigchook]

Where is our speed to burn?

When we played the Broncos Roberts, Mead and Milf ran rings around us.

We have one of the slowest backlines in the comp.

I also wouldn't call Gordon, SKD, Fergo, Manu and Toups strike power.

Tedesco will obviously help in both speed and strike but we need a couple more new guys. Hopefully Latrell will be even better next year. But we also need another speedster like Gagai.

Agree on Butcher.

I'd say manu, latrell and fergo are all fast for their size. Mead and milf and Roberts obviously alot quicker. But our boys are all 100kg +. Get an offload to Pearce or keary and then have one of these boys hitting holes off them and they will certainly make it difficult for the opposition.

[The Brain]

I'd say manu, latrell and fergo are all fast for their size. Mead and milf and Roberts obviously alot quicker. But our boys are all 100kg +. Get an offload to Pearce or keary and then have one of these boys hitting holes off them and they will certainly make it difficult for the opposition.

Thats the current problem coach has gone off early season tactics of expansive play and gone back to crap structured footy...sure it will help defence ...but we went from the biggest and most dangerous backline to the keystone cops over night

[Easts75]

Thats the current problem coach has gone off early season tactics of expansive play and gone back to crap structured footy...sure it will help defence ...but we went from the biggest and most dangerous backline to the keystone cops over night

Correct.
How often does Pearce to Keary now work and cause problems for other teams D

[Johnny Tobin]

Correct.
How often does Pearce to Keary now work and cause problems for other teams D

I think a lot of that is because Latrell was gone. SKD was given a lot of room against the Worriers and didn't do anything with it. I think we could have had a couple of more tries if Latrell was there.

[Arties Pie]

As long as this season is a bloody improvement over last season I am a happy man and will be stoked if we make the Semi's.

[redwhiteblue]

As long as this season is a bloody improvement over last season I am a happy man and will be stoked if we make the Semi's.

Agree Artie. My expectations have already been exceeded (particularly on ANZAC Day. I had not felt so confident of a come from behind win since the 2013 grand final) apart from the odd hiccup. And for those complaining that we are yet to play a 'real' team to test us, I'm sure the players will tell us that every game has it's own hardships and we can only play who is currently in front of us.

[Mickie Lane]

Other than the Storm all the teams have been on a rollercoaster in one way or another.

[redwhiteblue]

Other than the Storm all the teams have been on a rollercoaster in one way or another.

Exactly Mickie. My sister is always complaining about my nephew swearing at the TV when the Storm are playing. As he follows them, I can't figure out what he would have to swear about! They lead charmed lives compared to the rest of us...