Tricky game. What we have seen in the first 4 rounds is if your team is a bit off, you’ll get beaten.
Manly last night are a case in point. Many saw them as top 4 after 5 minutes into the competition - but they were diabolical last night.
and therein lies the trap. Manly were supposed to thrash the dragons - the supposed worst team in the comp - but themselves got owned. Turbo once again showed why he is a touch overrated with a horrible performance.
This is what we have to avoid today - complacency. If we come in expecting that everything will click, then if this turns into a grind, anything can happen.
We need to set the tone early and convert our opportunities when they come versus bomb them like we have been doing. Similarly our D needs to be on point. First half points are really important as dew will hit the ground in the second, and it will get slippery.
Beautiful day in the 09 although a touch chilly. Hard track and no excuses for a poor performance.
If we are mentally on - and I have no reason to think we aren’t with Marata and Egan back - and Jazz playing for a contract - then I think we win by a margin.
Something like 28-10 would be my prediction. But if we are off, then it could easily swing the other way.
A win here is crucial. It’s already a very tight competition with almost everyone on 4 points. We need to join them.
UP THE WAHS!
