Quote: scary jester "...is that merely papering over the cracks again?
There can be no doubt that winning the Grand Final last year well and truly papered over a rumber of cracks in the squad/tactics that had been exposed in a number of poor performances throughout the regular season. Having said that - I was more than happy to see those cracks papered over to bask in the glory of victory once again!
If we do the same again this year is it simply a matter of papering over cracks again or the best proof that, at the end of the day, cracks dont need to be papered over because you can still win the league with them firmly on show?
If so, what does that say about the standard of the competition in general OR is this simply the excitement and unpredictability that knock out rugby brings and for the good of the game?
Apologies if the Catalans render this whole topic academic tonight...'"
Cannot see it happening again. Yes it would paper over the cracks but last year we came into the playoffs with some momentum and motivation, not seen much of either this year.
Hope we get past Catalan first, which is going to be a issue. After that anyone can win it, but Wigan, wire and st's are all better than us and would be a big ask.