I had a nice argument with a couple of Tigers fans on FB yesterday. I was accused of being on drugs when I suggested Matty would be an upgrade on Robbie Farah lol
My points were:
* Both are tackling machines, though Matty does 40+ per game more consistently.
* Farah has a better running game, but Matty gives more mistake free service out of dummy half.
* Unlike Farah, Matty will actually let the halves do their jobs and won't try and take over the running of the team.
* Coming from Manly, Matty brings a winning attitude while Farah has been part of a losing Tigers and NSW culture for the past 10 years.
I'm not saying that he'll lead the Tigers to glory, but I swear, some Tigers fans don't know the class they're getting in Matt Ballin.