It's interesting to note that when Kirke does the first carry from the kick off it "distorts" his m/carry stats but when JP or Kylie do the same it is evidence of their value to the team.

Spot on

JJB about 4 - 5 weeks and Hauraki 1 - 2 weeks I think.

I don't know if this has been mentioned in this thread but while smith was named at 7 he clearly didn't play as a 7. He defended further inside than a 7 traditionally would and he attacked a lot wider as a full back. Webb played the role of pivot.

I still think he has a long way to go and against a good side he could have been exposed but by having a hand in at least 5 tries I think he showed glimpses that the raw natural talent still exists somewhere

Are you sure???



Only joking, thats good news better for jjb

There's definitely talent in there. I'm hoping he'll find some confidence soon and turn it around - I really want him to do well. Before he went to Union he looked like he was born to play League. You could count him to be in the right place to score when it really mattered.

I'd have thought it was better for Huaraki. Surely 1-2 is better than 4-5

I knew what you meant, hence the wink.

There's no need for the imo on the end of your last sentence either, he's clearly a better player.

It's looking good for our back row at the moment key players coming back soon, As already said they've done alot of work in their absence, JJB will be a massive boost.

Jonesy is three weeks away, and weller could be available for the Catalan game

weller definately targetting the catalan game spoke to him at the broncos game

The problem Hauraki will have is that IIRC the Under 20s don't have a game for three weeks. I'd be surprised to see him back in the first team squad without a run out in the lower grades first.

Hey, here's a thought - why dont you play Burrows at 7; Sinfield at 13, & play the forwards in their true position ? Worth considering ??

Oh sorry - that has been tried before without any real success, other that a few Grand Final wins, A couple World Club Champion wins, etc, !! Oh well, never mind - Mac knows best ?

Burrows doesn't exist, Sinfield has played at 6 quite a bit, including the triumph over Bradford in the 2004 GF. Last year Ablett played at centre (not his 'true position') in the Grand Final and Burrow played off the bench - debateable what position he actually played, but spent a fair bit of time at dummy half. Oh well, never mind - troll knows best?

Don't you and Swiftcorn have a piece of string you could play with together or something?