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Message: [QUOTE="WASSHHH, post: 3056176, member: 9424"] I don’t get how people are being so critical of Turpin’s performance against the Dogs, but for those that are, a few things to consider: - he hasn’t even played 15 NRL games, so is still very much a rookie; - further to the above, he’s playing out of position, but not only that, in a very demanding and critical position (it’s not like he is an edge backrower being asked to play centre or lock); - he doesn’t have a recognised 6 beside him; - he also has a bloke playing 1 who, as good as he can be there, hasn’t played there in a long time so is still rusty himself. Honestly, what do people expect from him? You can’t simply manufacture a 7 in a few weeks. The best example I can think of is Cronk, and it took years for him to hone his skills. With the above in mind, I personally think he’s exceeded expectations and has been the breath of fresh air, with respect to his tenacity and winners attitude at least, this team desperately needed. I also concede he isn’t a halfback, but boy, not for a lack of giving it his absolute all. Just imagine how good they could be if some of the more talented players across the NRL had his determination! [/QUOTE]

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