The final score of the loss to Manly looked close (28-20) but we were 26-4 with 15 mins to go and then scored with the last play to get it up to 20. We were never really in that game.

Also if NRL sides get to within 40 yards out on the last tackle they feel like they're in position for an attacking kick. In SL it's more like 20.

But you are talking about adding things to their game that aren't missing. They aren't missing because they aren't needed. They aren't needed because there are easier ways to the line

I agree with that entirely. I think Hall is fine under the bomb, A good kick puts the attacking player favourite to get something out of it. Sometimes you are beaten by just good play.

Agree.

And for all the talk about Hall's ability at catching and better protection/blocking around him......the best way to deal with a well placed kick is to prevent it being well placed in the first place and putting more pressure on the kicker so that he doesn't have time to pick his spot that'll make life really difficult for the defending winger.

Thought we defended kicks pretty well last night. Pressure was on the kicker quite often, and the catcher was guarded well too