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Message: [QUOTE="bazza, post: 2779934, member: 8440"] Our fitness is not an issue. We're probably one of the fittest teams in the competition. Our issue is that our roster is a little thin, especially in the forwards. Our pack is having to work extra hard and has to exert maximum effort in each game to be able to match it with bigger opponents. Just the addition of one or two huge props relieves some of the load on our smaller, fitter men, which means they'll have a lot more energy in games when it counts the most. To be able to win the yardage battle, we are working harder than most teams, and in defence, to be able to stop the giants running around in the game today, we're being forced to do more than most teams. I know some of you will say, that having bigger props means they'll tire quickly, and that can be true to some extent, but that won't be an issue if we use our interchange appropriately. In recent years, we haven't had the right players for our interchange to be a factor in the outcome of the game. This dates back to Griffin's tenure, where he couldn't trust the bench. Bennett is now doing the same. If we can have a team of 17 who can contribute and play their part, that will go a long way. Right now, we're probably playing with 14 or 15 players since the 16th and 17th player rarely get much game time.It means our starting team is playing longer and harder, and over the course of the season, it takes its toll. Add State of Origin to the equation and we're going to struggle against the better teams. [/QUOTE]

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