Didn't Whare get a Hattrick on debut?
Not setting a high bar or anything are we....
I only saw the highlights, but that first try shows Koula has great instinct for playing to the whistle. Really liked this about him, amongst a lot of other things to like about his age, talent, speed and more.
Having said that, I thought Harper also showed a great footy brain last year - he knew when to niggle, draw and pass and was a large reason Saab was in the top-5 try-scorers last year. I acknowledge its a different gig this year, but i'm not willing to toss Harper aside despite his patch of mediocre form stretching back to last year.
For all I can see, Harper was at the very least an improved proposition this week over a slow start against quality opposition (that being Panthers, Rooters and the Weather...). He'll get the sugar hit he needs from this week and kick on, I optimistically predict.
If Parker is back on deck and Koula has to cool his heels for a week, I get it. Koula looks hungry - he'll get more opportunities this year if everyone's comments are on point. Geez its a luxury to have options of this calibre.