I agree Al but it's just not enough when those 6 are being let down by the rest.............and today they were.........very badly

Effort or no effort we don't have the tools to do the job i'm afraid, not going to throw the towel in

but we don't have the players/squad to push on this season.

Tough times ahead mate.

Just one other thing I really noticed today was how poor our kicking game was and how exceptional that of Witt's was.

Comes down to one simple thing to me and that's pressure.

Whenever Obst, Cooke, Jeffries or whoever was kicking came to kick they found themselves under pressure and came up with very poor efforts...9 times out of 10 straight down the fullbacks throat.

On the other hand when Witt had ball in hand, due to the 'can't be d' attitude in closing him down he was afforded all the time and space he wanted to do as he pleased and his kicking in general play was absolute class and laid the foundation for their win.

How difficult is it for any player at any level to try and pressure a kicker?

form is temporary , class is permanent but effort is just down to attitude

Thought Matty Blaymire also had a decent game.

However Latu is a interchange hooker and nothing more. Why the F he is on the field at the same time as Sam is a mystery to me. He did the first 15 minutes made 2 tackles touched the ball once and then came off. Crazy team selection .

The coaching staff need to also take a bit of Flak IMHO we have looked rubbish since Cooke arrived and from the display today its hard to accept the team have had a coaching session since he came.

Trout needs to be given a chance now.

You're so right Al. Haven't been able to get to a game for a while and I was shocked by the difference on field. Next weekend will be real embarrassment unless changes in personel or attitude (or both) are made

And another thing....to the blokes having a go at the Crusaders for having too many Aussies, you couldn't make it up!

not ready

crap game 2 crap teams crusaders deserved the win supporters deserve their money back

On what basis do you gather that?

He needs to prove it one way or another, and thats by giving him a chance!

Who would have said morton, davey, gledhill, was ready for SL

I'd be inclined to agree if the senior players were doing the business. Even Morrison was poor today and was at fault for their 3rd try.