Kev isn’t going to say in a press conference that hooking his son out of hooker was where it turned. (Not would he for any other player). Only Ricky throws his players under a bus.
Gamble was pointing at where Dufty should have been playing the ball. We need to do this more often because the refs aren’t. Same with Reynolds at the scrum. The Duffman complaining to the referee and then the replay showing there being nothing he didn’t start himself is hilarious.
Happy to see...
I like Herbie but he's got some big flaws in his game. Oates is standing unmarked and Herbie runs into the defense. Then he draws the defense over to Oates and offloads it to him when any chance is gone. If Niu hadn't cut him out then Oates wouldn't have scored the first try.
Has a few things he needs to sort out that offset that good effort. Rushing out the line and missing completely is one. Taking massive risk on tackle 1-2 is another. Hopefully it won't take too long to get back to form.
Hopefully we don't underestimate the Bulldogs. We've only played on decent game since the trial against the Cowboys... Burton's kicking is a huge asset that'll get them out of trouble fairly easily. Dufty is an upgrade on Meaney too at least with the ball in hand.
Main difference between Cobbo and Isaako is that Cobbo looks like he knows what to do and isn't afraid of charging into the line. Same cannot be said for Isaako.