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Message: [QUOTE="Brocko, post: 3668292, member: 8559"] Can't underestimate how high confidence would have been among the group last year, to go with minimal injuries. Our depth was still not ideal past the top 20 or so last year, but we rarely needed them. When we did, through origin or an injury here or there, confidence was so high among the group the newly injected player got a boost. Not to mention, they knew they needed to impress because the player who's position they were filling would be back also full of confidence. The 2 big ones I remember, sure Sailor wasn't a world beater last year, but he did his job at 1 in Walsh's absence, he showed bits of spark, did some things well, set up some tries. So much so people were calling early this season for him to be in the 17 each week. Then Madden for Reyno, in and out here and there, he just did what we needed. Also some frustrating things but we knew he wasn't Reyno, and he didn't overplay his hand, let those around him show their spark. I remember the game against the Cows in NQ particularly as a very good outing for Jock where he came in at short notice and played very well. Can't really think of a time this year where a depth option has come in and made anyone think they deserved a spot in the 17 at full strength. They were also coming in to a team very low on confidence which would make a huge difference. Bit of Friday night rambling from me, just trying to be hopeful of next year if we can avoid so many injuries we might be okay... [/QUOTE]

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