ManlyBacker link said:
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[quote author=Volley link=topic=185403.msg296108#msg296108 date=1284808729]
Worst finals series ever. Weakest comp ever.
Couldn't agree more
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The game last night was sensational and so were some from last weekend. One thing that that hits me hard in the face is just how far behind these teams we are. Even with all their injuries I reckon we would have lost to the Panthers tonight. We are so far behind what is required it is horrible, Our halves pairing haven't stepped up or at the very least they have been worked out easily by the other teams.
The Panthers were sensationally gutsy considering their injury toll. I doubt we could match that intensity. I know JWH left on bickies we couldn't match but who at the club didn't see the potential in 2010 because he has a huge amount to offer. If he played for us he would be heading for cannonisation.
It may be a 'weak comp' but we were never near it for the last 6+ weeks. The play of Benji, Carney, Pearce, Campese and even those Red V bastards would just leave us behind.
Some super clashes coming up next week. If you don't like it turn it off but I have seen enough to say this is going to be a fantastic finish.
Cheers guys!
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You obviously missed the games earlier in the season when we hammered Saints,Storm,Tigers. Have a look at the teams that are left standing. All at full strength no major injuries. Every other team in the competition that has fallen have not had their full squad available for the bulk of the season. Only Cronulla,Cowboys weren't up to it.
It comes down to making the finals and having your full squad fit and available otherwise you can't have a chance to win. Don't think that these 4 teams left are so much better than the rest. A fully fit Panthers,Raiders,Manly,Warriors,Broncos,Souths,Parra,Canterbury even Newcastle and the salary cap cheats with a legal team are more than capable of taking out any one of these teams that are left.