Quote: 21-12 "How's everyone think we are looking? I am the first to admit that I was very sceptical about this season and thought we may struggle a bit with an "inexperienced" squad. In the space of 10 games I have gone from being sceptical to genuinely believing that this squad could win the grand final. Our attacking rugby at times is breathtaking and apart from last night and wakefield at home defensively we have looked bang on. The way the young lads have developed i.e Crosby, Burke etc has been brilliant to see. At times we haven't played champagne stuff and yet still come away with the 2 points, which speaks volumes for the "winning" spirit this squad has. I predicted green would be the signing of the season and so far our half backs have been brilliant, the kicking game is a breath of fresh air. I know, we've been here before and fell at the final hurdle, and yes, it matters that we do it in the play offs. But iv been majorly impressed and somewhat suprised at how good we've been. I also believe wane is maturing as a coach, we look more structured and striving for perfection in every game, I doubted wane and was pretty outspoken about how I didn't believe he was the man to take us forward, that is now not the case.'"
One big factor for me is the depth of our squad, very pleasantly surprised how we've coped with all those early injuries, and I don't think any other club could lose so many and still compete...look at Saints for example (in fact look at Saints again, just for the amusement value!). Leeds, Wire & Hudds have been lucky with injuries so far, but their turn will come, and I don't think they'll manage as well as we have.