he wasn't on top form today, but remember, I am one of the few that thinkis Fitz isnt the demi-god that some think,

we won, played poorly in patches.

Fitz is not the player he was...however I fail to see another player in SL with his work ethic, the guy gives 100% every game which is reflected in his game and stats..he is also a leader and does a lot of talking to the lads on the pitch, he leads by example...I am proud and feel honoured he wore our colours for the last 2 season..I have nothing but respect for such a player for me he is not a demi god...just a god!.

When it comes to tackling (which you were) Fitzgibbon is beyond reproach.

Phelps looked solid enough. As for Westerman, he put in several big hits today

Problem is with those stats is does it also show the tackles he didnt get to but should get to ??

Some people seem to want a different fullback next year,but personally think Phelps is doing good,deserves another year at least.He's at the right age,settling in well,improving week by week,and i imagine won't be on a huge salary,compared to what some NRL fullbacks will want.Concentrate our salary cap on halfback positions.

Sounds a plan to me

He is also starting to run some excellent lines, the one for Briscoe's first try was top drawer! I would definitely get him signed up and quick smart!!!

Still a bit early for me, but only in the context of quota. Still not sure what's going on with O'Meley, Moa, Lauaki etc. I'd hope we'd get something a week on Monday on re-signings, either as a momentum thing after beating Hudds (unlikely) or a timely derby boost.

phelps had a solid game today and is getting better the more i see him tbh

I know,could smell it in the stands.

agreed, although he is taking up a quota spot unless we can replace him with home grown then we wont do any better for the money we have. you want your full back to be solid and not make stupid mistakes. phelps fit the bill - i mean how worried where we when tansey and (more so) hall were playing there?