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Message: [QUOTE="Morkel, post: 2627468, member: 8215"] If they lose Luke (which they should, but who the **** knows) it'll be a big blow. I don't see much difference between the Souths of last year and this year. They rely on possession more than any team. Without the ball they tire very quickly and become brittle. With the ball they're unstoppable. The Roosters last night kept handing over the ball, though the Rabbits received pretty much all the 50/50 calls from about the 25th minute. Of the 2 opponents remaining, I think it'll be the Panthers who would trouble them the most. The Bulldogs play a very similar game to Souths because of their big pack, the Rabbitohs just do it better because they have a real fullback and the Gene Freak Burgii. The Panthers have mastered the art of not only earning possession, but right when it's needed most. I think that in itself is the reason they're still here - every team knows the value of holding on to the ball, but somehow the Panthers have figured out exactly how to do it at pivotal times. Kind of like the latter day Storm, but without the wrestle or cheating, which is why it's so impressive. If they can hold out Souths for more than a set or two, then starve them of the ball, you'll quickly see them wilt. And most likely resort to stupid brain snaps, with the Burgii all having shocking hands, Te'o trying to prove his toughness via shoulder charges and cheap shots on a grounded opponent, and Reynolds brain-farting kicks out on the full. [/QUOTE]

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