I think saying the team is soft might be a bit harsh but maybe it's the lack of an enforcer on the pitch that's the issue? As a team we were always known for our big pack (at times overlooking the fact that our backs were quite handy as well) but we also had big personalities in the pack who wouldn't give an inch... the sort of player who the younger players could look up to.

Do we have that sort of player at the moment? Someone who can inspire the team with a powerful burst or a big hit? Someone who can get the fans roaring for blood?

They wont. Scrutons not done anything for 2 seasons(not 2 games) and wont do anything this year and Hargreaves, well he's just a plodder and wont do anything either. Ill judge them both mid season too.

Scruton must be on a right wedge aswell.

Whilst Elima is a superb tackler, he isn't "hard", he doesn't strike fear into oponents. We need a Fozzard, Bailey type character. Someone who winds up the opposition.

Baileys better at winding people up, vut I'd much rather scuffle with him than elima!

There are very few players in SL these days who strike fear into the opposition due to being hard, there isn't a Barrie Mac type prop ATM & with videoing of all games might not be again. There are hard players, such as Peacock, who seemingly play through every discomfort imaginable, but no-one expects hm to take their heads off at every opportunity. Similalry Fozzard & Bailey's extremes are more creations of myopic opposition fans; both decent props in their own ways.

Ask Kiwi prop Sam McKendry if Craig Kopczak is soft: www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/p ... 6281277058

Ask Kiwi prop Sam McKendry if Craig Kopczak is soft: www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/p ... 6281277058