NRL.com had an article earlier this year on best defenders. Both Gillett and Glenn were in the bottom 5 back rowers. Thaiday was in the top 5 though surprisingly.
http://www.nrl.com/revealed-the-nrls-forward-defensive-heroes/tabid/11037/newsid/68299/default.aspx
If Hook actually said that and meant it like it sounds, he should be sacked.
Seriously. Is there anyone else in the world that thinks the Broncos halves need to run the ball MORE? Maybe Macca should try diving other on the 5th tackle more often also. And maybe when the halves are somehow unable...
I don't think Parker has shown all that much when he has been captain in the past, but he can't do a worse job than Thaiday.
BTW Thaiday tonight was: 4 runs for 22m and 23 tackles. Garbage.