One factor underestimated this year is the difference in body shapes in our prop rotation.
I can't think of any team that has more variation. Having Marty/AFB/ Perrett/ Lane and Kelepi charging at you means five different body shapes to tackle.
I recall Crusher once talking about the importance of different body shapes in the forwards. Oppositions get used to the same types of forwards running at them. Having a tall prop, wrecking-ball short prop, refrigerator-style prop (AFB) etc etc adds another element.
Compare that to the Eels who essentially had five forwards (ex hooker) who are all about the same size. Again, it's smart coaching /recruitment by Trent and co.
I can't think of any team that has more variation. Having Marty/AFB/ Perrett/ Lane and Kelepi charging at you means five different body shapes to tackle.
I recall Crusher once talking about the importance of different body shapes in the forwards. Oppositions get used to the same types of forwards running at them. Having a tall prop, wrecking-ball short prop, refrigerator-style prop (AFB) etc etc adds another element.
Compare that to the Eels who essentially had five forwards (ex hooker) who are all about the same size. Again, it's smart coaching /recruitment by Trent and co.
