It is now apparent that Des has already implemented new defensive structures, and that he is squeezing every ounce of potential from certain players who were regarded as journeymen, rookies, or NSW Cup standard before the season began. But for mine, his biggest impact has been on our forwards.
We have had the makings of a scary pack for the past three seasons, yet they seemed to lack that killer instinct, often running out of puff and allowing teams to carve us up through the middle. With AFB back this weekend, we may just have the best 8-17 in entire competition.