good to see you're still laying down the law round here Dek!

We seem to be on similar wavelength BD.

One thing that really impressed me in the second SOO test was the sheer speed NSW played at. In every aspect NSW were quicker. There was clearly a realization they weren't going to win the arm wrestle, and just played at a great skill and speed level, part of that was down to speed at which they played the ball.

My point, incase you hadn't guessed, for the last few seasons the pack hasn't made the slightest dent in most opposition's defences. If we carry on that way next season, then we need to employ similar tactics

Is that you "G"? if so, "bugger off"! Only joking mate. PM me.

I think we just might be on a similar wavelength (not sure if that's good for you mate). When you look at the intensity of the game in Oz and the pace that they play it, then it worries me about the forthcoming Internationals. I don't doubt Steve Mac's pedigree or his credibility as a coach. I just think that we're going to need more than passion to succeed. I just hope against hope that we don't take injured players into this series because with or without Lockyer they are going to be a hard side to beat.

For all the glum Reds fans it might just be worth noting that Ricky Stuart and MATT PARISH, will have played a fairly significant part for some of these tourists!

All the best.

I was kinda hoping for that reception...

When I watched the second SOO it struck me on how much of a mobile pack the NSW went for, playing a loose forward at prop for instance. Think that might be the route were heading down, Neale, Adamson and maybe the youngsters Marriott and Davidson would all for me fit that description. All we need is Wilky to find some loose change down the back of the sofa to buy Paul Gallen.

Forget about new signings and who’s gone and who’s coming. The main things that Matt Parish needs to focus on is changing the defeatist attitude within the club and to significantly improve the squad's fitness levels.

A major plus for me is not allowing the players to take extended holidays and dictate when they want to start pre season training. (Weeks later than other clubs with overseas players supposedly training in Australia unsupervised - Please

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Parish and the conditioner need to ensure all the players are in optimum physical condition with strength and stamina levels that are at the very least equal if not better than any other club in super league.

I just hope it's not another case of exaggerated PR leading up to the new season with another trip to an army camp.(Only to be blown away in the first match like the Crusaders game at the millenium earlier this year). Salford don't have the elite players so they must make up for it by working harder and putting a lot of emphasis on developing team spirit.

Action speaks a lot louder than words and Salford can't afford the luxury of cutting any corners in preparation for next year. We must hit the ground running and if the coaches and players want it enough we will see a vast improvement on this year with fewer arm wrestles lost.