Snake
Snake's Alive!
The resurgence of the Cowboys this year is largely off the back of defence. They’re second behind Penrith as the best defensive side in 22. They have a better record than Penrith in second halves...
Here’s the thing though...
They have largely the same squad as last year when they finished second last. They’ve added Townsend and that’s about it. He is not good enough to be the reason for their transformation. His influence is not going to improve their defence.
So...maybe the problem at Manly is not our roster. Of course, the roster can be the difference between winning or losing a GF, but it’s rarely the difference between competing each week or not. Maybe we don’t need as big a turn over of players as we think....
What we need is the coaching staff to sort out the defence structures and what not!
Here’s the thing though...
They have largely the same squad as last year when they finished second last. They’ve added Townsend and that’s about it. He is not good enough to be the reason for their transformation. His influence is not going to improve their defence.
So...maybe the problem at Manly is not our roster. Of course, the roster can be the difference between winning or losing a GF, but it’s rarely the difference between competing each week or not. Maybe we don’t need as big a turn over of players as we think....
What we need is the coaching staff to sort out the defence structures and what not!