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Message: [QUOTE="CaptainHook, post: 2764476, member: 8315"] When comparing our slump this season to last year's stellar form I think there are a few point to consider: Sam Thaiday, Josh McGuire, Andrew McCullough and Alex Glenn were all off contract for 2016. While I don't think it's the primary factor I've got no doubt those guys had their best season in years in 2015 which contributed to our form surge. McCullough, in particular, has demonstrated many times he goes up a gear come contract time or when a quality replacement like Granville is in his shadow. With most of the playing roster retained this year there doesn't seem to be that urgency to perform which has contributed to our lack of intensity on the field. We also didn't have to contend with so many injuries. We were also winning tight games (the Panthers one springs to mind) that in previous years we would have lost. I don't really buy the impact of Origin. The Cowboys had a fair few players out too - key payers from their halves and front row - arguably more of a loss than any of our representatives. They haven't missed a beat. While Origin is no doubt disruptive it should not be used as the big excuse the way it is being used. [/QUOTE]

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