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An interesting take on our spine by The Roar.

Why the Canberra Raiders have the worst spine in the NRL

Rugby league fans know that a team’s spine is crucial in creating success. Glory in September is near impossible a strong unit of key playmakers. With that being said, it’s time to take a look at each club’s spine and rank them from best to worst ahead of the 2019 season.

Kicking things off in 16th place is the Canberra Raiders. Sorry to say it Green Machine fans, but it looks like it could be a long season ahead in the Nation’s Capital for Ricky Stuart’s men. Key player departures, positional changes and inexperience have left the Raiders with what looks to be a largely unsettled spine.

Read more: https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/03/04/w ... n-the-nrl/
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Not sure I'd be taking a lot of notice of new author and "Roar Rookie"...
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KasparRaider wrote: March 4, 2019, 6:39 pm An interesting take on our spine by The Roar.

Why the Canberra Raiders have the worst spine in the NRL

Rugby league fans know that a team’s spine is crucial in creating success. Glory in September is near impossible a strong unit of key playmakers. With that being said, it’s time to take a look at each club’s spine and rank them from best to worst ahead of the 2019 season.

Kicking things off in 16th place is the Canberra Raiders. Sorry to say it Green Machine fans, but it looks like it could be a long season ahead in the Nation’s Capital for Ricky Stuart’s men. Key player departures, positional changes and inexperience have left the Raiders with what looks to be a largely unsettled spine.

Read more: https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/03/04/w ... n-the-nrl/
Would Lewis really walk into the 6 position at Canberra? Apparently not. The first time he gets killed moseying up to a bomb will be the last time he ever gets that amount of time.

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I think Canterbury undoubtedly have the worst spine in the competition. But it’s not a crazy notion that ours is the worst we will soon find out.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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I certainly don't think the Raiders have the worst spine in the competition.
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Me either.

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Parra spine is putrid. They have the worst. Then there is the Tigers and Dogs. We have a better spine than them.
If Wighton fires then will will climb more ranks.

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LimeGreenMachine wrote:Parra spine is putrid. They have the worst. Then there is the Tigers and Dogs. We have a better spine than them.
If Wighton fires then will will climb more ranks.

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How do we have the better spine than the Tigers? Benjii and Robbie always rip us.
Even when they are both still playing into their 40’s they will still be ripping us!
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What an entertaining preseason discussion!
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2 years ago Hodgo, Sezer and Wighton were the core of one of the most up and coming spines in the comp.

Last season those three probably played one or two games together.

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We're certainly in the bottom few but to say our spine is worse than Parra's is laughable.
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I can see why Para’s spine ranks better than ours. They have Gutho and Moses. We just have Hodgson.


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LastRaider wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:21 am I can see why Para’s spine ranks better than ours. They have Gutho and Moses. We just have Hodgson.


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Hodgo >>>>> mahoney
Sezer = moses
Wighton > brown
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simo wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:32 am
LastRaider wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:21 am I can see why Para’s spine ranks better than ours. They have Gutho and Moses. We just have Hodgson.


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Hodgo >>>>> mahoney
Sezer = moses
Wighton > brown
Chk < gutho (2018 gutho stunk)
Not so sure Brown isnt better than Jack. The kid can play. Experience is an issue.
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Spines id argue are worse than ours:
Eels: Guth, Brown, Moses, Mahoney - Brown is very talented, but a rookie in a very tough position at an ordinary club. Guth is injury prone, and returning for another knee injury. Mahoney has had a handful of NRL games, and will be asked to play 60+ mins this yr.

Dogs: Hoppa/ Meaney, Lewis, Foran, Lichaa - If Meaney is at FB, this spine is awful! Lewis has all the potential to be a Foran. However, thats a blessing and a curse, I mean look at his partner, he is busted. Lichaa is one of the most catch and pass, then tackle everything that moves hookers in the comp.

Tigz: Mbye (C), Benchie/ JRey, Brooks, Wobbie - I like Mbye, but not convinced he is a FB. Benchie is past it. JRey is busted half the time, but is a hell of a determined SOB. Brooks was surprising last season, can he back it up? Wobbie is also past it.

Cows: Kahu, TMM/Clifford, Morgan, Granville - A little surprising, BUT... Kahu, isnt exactly the guy he was coming into grade after knee issues. He has been a passenger at the Bronx for yrs. More I see of TMM, less I like. Clifford looks a talent, and I cant believe he is considered to be behind TMM, but he only has a handful of NRL games. Morgan is a stud, but, apparently that bicep still isn't 100%. Granville seems to have lost a yard of pace IMO, and that was his greatest weapon.
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simo wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:32 am
LastRaider wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:21 am I can see why Para’s spine ranks better than ours. They have Gutho and Moses. We just have Hodgson.


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Hodgo >>>>> mahoney
Sezer = moses
Wighton > brown
Chk < gutho (2018 gutho stunk)
The Wighton vs Brown the key here. We really don't know how either is going to measure up in 2019. Agree with the rest. Hodgo's dominance tips the balance to the Raiders. No way I would swap spines with the Eels.
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Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:58 am Spines id argue are worse than ours:
Eels: Guth, Brown, Moses, Mahoney - Brown is very talented, but a rookie in a very tough position at an ordinary club. Guth is injury prone, and returning for another knee injury. Mahoney has had a handful of NRL games, and will be asked to play 60+ mins this yr.

Dogs: Hoppa/ Meaney, Lewis, Foran, Lichaa - If Meaney is at FB, this spine is awful! Lewis has all the potential to be a Foran. However, thats a blessing and a curse, I mean look at his partner, he is busted. Lichaa is one of the most catch and pass, then tackle everything that moves hookers in the comp.

Tigz: Mbye (C), Benchie/ JRey, Brooks, Wobbie - I like Mbye, but not convinced he is a FB. Benchie is past it. JRey is busted half the time, but is a hell of a determined SOB. Brooks was surprising last season, can he back it up? Wobbie is also past it.

Cows: Kahu, TMM/Clifford, Morgan, Granville - A little surprising, BUT... Kahu, isnt exactly the guy he was coming into grade after knee issues. He has been a passenger at the Bronx for yrs. More I see of TMM, less I like. Clifford looks a talent, and I cant believe he is considered to be behind TMM, but he only has a handful of NRL games. Morgan is a stud, but, apparently that bicep still isn't 100%. Granville seems to have lost a yard of pace IMO, and that was his greatest weapon.
Eels - Moses is massively over rated. Despite his talent I reckon he does more harm than good to the team. For all the faults of Sezer/Williams I would much rather have them on our team than Moses. Gutho is the ultimate competitor and it was almost painful watching him try to lift that disfunctional rabble last year. He seriously needs to get out of there.

Dogs - I think Meaney is their 1st choice fullback and Hoppa is going to play centre. He's in the same boat as CNK, this is his chance to show what he can do. Lewis works hard but he's average at best. Foran is a mercurial talent. At his best he's top shelf but how often do we see his best these days? Lichaa = ploder.

Tigers - Mbye looks a better fullback than a half. Benji/JRey is interesting. Benji is talented but whats he got left? JRey is the ultimate competitor but really limited talent. Brooks is Williams 2.0. Farah once an elite hooker. Think those days are in the past. On paper a solid spine. In practice I reckon its jumped the shark.

Cowboys - Interesting as many would rate this a very strong spine. I don't disagree with you though. We need to see Kahu and Morgan regain their best form following injury. Granville's form really slipped last year. TMM just sucks. He's about the worst no6 in the comp I reckon.
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LastRaider wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:21 am I can see why Para’s spine ranks better than ours. They have Gutho and Moses. We just have Hodgson.


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papabear wrote:
LastRaider wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:21 am I can see why Para’s spine ranks better than ours. They have Gutho and Moses. We just have Hodgson.


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Moses is a negative. I would take sezer or any player over moses every day of the week.
God I'd even consider taking Austin over Moses, but settle on neither.

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Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 9:16 am
Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:58 am Spines id argue are worse than ours:
Eels: Guth, Brown, Moses, Mahoney - Brown is very talented, but a rookie in a very tough position at an ordinary club. Guth is injury prone, and returning for another knee injury. Mahoney has had a handful of NRL games, and will be asked to play 60+ mins this yr.

Dogs: Hoppa/ Meaney, Lewis, Foran, Lichaa - If Meaney is at FB, this spine is awful! Lewis has all the potential to be a Foran. However, thats a blessing and a curse, I mean look at his partner, he is busted. Lichaa is one of the most catch and pass, then tackle everything that moves hookers in the comp.

Tigz: Mbye (C), Benchie/ JRey, Brooks, Wobbie - I like Mbye, but not convinced he is a FB. Benchie is past it. JRey is busted half the time, but is a hell of a determined SOB. Brooks was surprising last season, can he back it up? Wobbie is also past it.

Cows: Kahu, TMM/Clifford, Morgan, Granville - A little surprising, BUT... Kahu, isnt exactly the guy he was coming into grade after knee issues. He has been a passenger at the Bronx for yrs. More I see of TMM, less I like. Clifford looks a talent, and I cant believe he is considered to be behind TMM, but he only has a handful of NRL games. Morgan is a stud, but, apparently that bicep still isn't 100%. Granville seems to have lost a yard of pace IMO, and that was his greatest weapon.
Eels - Moses is massively over rated. Despite his talent I reckon he does more harm than good to the team. For all the faults of Sezer/Williams I would much rather have them on our team than Moses. Gutho is the ultimate competitor and it was almost painful watching him try to lift that disfunctional rabble last year. He seriously needs to get out of there.

Dogs - I think Meaney is their 1st choice fullback and Hoppa is going to play centre. He's in the same boat as CNK, this is his chance to show what he can do. Lewis works hard but he's average at best. Foran is a mercurial talent. At his best he's top shelf but how often do we see his best these days? Lichaa = ploder.

Tigers - Mbye looks a better fullback than a half. Benji/JRey is interesting. Benji is talented but whats he got left? JRey is the ultimate competitor but really limited talent. Brooks is Williams 2.0. Farah once an elite hooker. Think those days are in the past. On paper a solid spine. In practice I reckon its jumped the shark.

Cowboys - Interesting as many would rate this a very strong spine. I don't disagree with you though. We need to see Kahu and Morgan regain their best form following injury. Granville's form really slipped last year. TMM just sucks. He's about the worst no6 in the comp I reckon.
Forgot my Moses trashing, but I think you covered it :D

I think the Cows spine is definitely worse than peoples perception of it. It has more potential talent than the other 3 listed and probably ours too though.
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This discussion is all well and good, but I'm keen to see which spine everyone thinks is the twelfth best in the competition??
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Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:18 am
Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 9:16 am
Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:58 am Spines id argue are worse than ours:
Eels: Guth, Brown, Moses, Mahoney - Brown is very talented, but a rookie in a very tough position at an ordinary club. Guth is injury prone, and returning for another knee injury. Mahoney has had a handful of NRL games, and will be asked to play 60+ mins this yr.

Dogs: Hoppa/ Meaney, Lewis, Foran, Lichaa - If Meaney is at FB, this spine is awful! Lewis has all the potential to be a Foran. However, thats a blessing and a curse, I mean look at his partner, he is busted. Lichaa is one of the most catch and pass, then tackle everything that moves hookers in the comp.

Tigz: Mbye (C), Benchie/ JRey, Brooks, Wobbie - I like Mbye, but not convinced he is a FB. Benchie is past it. JRey is busted half the time, but is a hell of a determined SOB. Brooks was surprising last season, can he back it up? Wobbie is also past it.

Cows: Kahu, TMM/Clifford, Morgan, Granville - A little surprising, BUT... Kahu, isnt exactly the guy he was coming into grade after knee issues. He has been a passenger at the Bronx for yrs. More I see of TMM, less I like. Clifford looks a talent, and I cant believe he is considered to be behind TMM, but he only has a handful of NRL games. Morgan is a stud, but, apparently that bicep still isn't 100%. Granville seems to have lost a yard of pace IMO, and that was his greatest weapon.
Eels - Moses is massively over rated. Despite his talent I reckon he does more harm than good to the team. For all the faults of Sezer/Williams I would much rather have them on our team than Moses. Gutho is the ultimate competitor and it was almost painful watching him try to lift that disfunctional rabble last year. He seriously needs to get out of there.

Dogs - I think Meaney is their 1st choice fullback and Hoppa is going to play centre. He's in the same boat as CNK, this is his chance to show what he can do. Lewis works hard but he's average at best. Foran is a mercurial talent. At his best he's top shelf but how often do we see his best these days? Lichaa = ploder.

Tigers - Mbye looks a better fullback than a half. Benji/JRey is interesting. Benji is talented but whats he got left? JRey is the ultimate competitor but really limited talent. Brooks is Williams 2.0. Farah once an elite hooker. Think those days are in the past. On paper a solid spine. In practice I reckon its jumped the shark.

Cowboys - Interesting as many would rate this a very strong spine. I don't disagree with you though. We need to see Kahu and Morgan regain their best form following injury. Granville's form really slipped last year. TMM just sucks. He's about the worst no6 in the comp I reckon.
Forgot my Moses trashing, but I think you covered it :D

I think the Cows spine is definitely worse than peoples perception of it. It has more potential talent than the other 3 listed and probably ours too though.
I don't think the Cowboys spine is about potential. Kahu and Granville have already shown to be top shelf. Morgan is up there with the elite halves in the game. Nobody can forget him taking the Cowboys all the way to GF when everybody had written them off after Thruston did his shoulder.

At their best its one of the top spines in the comp. Biggest question is whether we will see their best again.
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That's fine NR, but which spine do you rank as 12th??
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The Rickman wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:31 am This discussion is all well and good, but I'm keen to see which spine everyone thinks is the twelfth best in the competition??
Cowboys.

Who do you think has the twelfth best spine in the competition The Rickman?
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I don't really rate the Warriors spine now that they have lost Johnson.

1. RTS
6. Green
7. Kerigan
9. Luke

RTS is easily their best player and green is solid, but Kerigan is an unknown youngster like Brown at the Eels and Luke is another year older.
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Sid wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:54 am
The Rickman wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:31 am This discussion is all well and good, but I'm keen to see which spine everyone thinks is the twelfth best in the competition??
Cowboys.

Who do you think has the twelfth best spine in the competition The Rickman?
Warriors.
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The Rickman wrote: March 5, 2019, 11:40 am
Sid wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:54 am
The Rickman wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:31 am This discussion is all well and good, but I'm keen to see which spine everyone thinks is the twelfth best in the competition??
Cowboys.

Who do you think has the twelfth best spine in the competition The Rickman?
Warriors.
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Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:38 am
Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:18 am
Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 9:16 am
Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:58 am Spines id argue are worse than ours:
Eels: Guth, Brown, Moses, Mahoney - Brown is very talented, but a rookie in a very tough position at an ordinary club. Guth is injury prone, and returning for another knee injury. Mahoney has had a handful of NRL games, and will be asked to play 60+ mins this yr.

Dogs: Hoppa/ Meaney, Lewis, Foran, Lichaa - If Meaney is at FB, this spine is awful! Lewis has all the potential to be a Foran. However, thats a blessing and a curse, I mean look at his partner, he is busted. Lichaa is one of the most catch and pass, then tackle everything that moves hookers in the comp.

Tigz: Mbye (C), Benchie/ JRey, Brooks, Wobbie - I like Mbye, but not convinced he is a FB. Benchie is past it. JRey is busted half the time, but is a hell of a determined SOB. Brooks was surprising last season, can he back it up? Wobbie is also past it.

Cows: Kahu, TMM/Clifford, Morgan, Granville - A little surprising, BUT... Kahu, isnt exactly the guy he was coming into grade after knee issues. He has been a passenger at the Bronx for yrs. More I see of TMM, less I like. Clifford looks a talent, and I cant believe he is considered to be behind TMM, but he only has a handful of NRL games. Morgan is a stud, but, apparently that bicep still isn't 100%. Granville seems to have lost a yard of pace IMO, and that was his greatest weapon.
Eels - Moses is massively over rated. Despite his talent I reckon he does more harm than good to the team. For all the faults of Sezer/Williams I would much rather have them on our team than Moses. Gutho is the ultimate competitor and it was almost painful watching him try to lift that disfunctional rabble last year. He seriously needs to get out of there.

Dogs - I think Meaney is their 1st choice fullback and Hoppa is going to play centre. He's in the same boat as CNK, this is his chance to show what he can do. Lewis works hard but he's average at best. Foran is a mercurial talent. At his best he's top shelf but how often do we see his best these days? Lichaa = ploder.

Tigers - Mbye looks a better fullback than a half. Benji/JRey is interesting. Benji is talented but whats he got left? JRey is the ultimate competitor but really limited talent. Brooks is Williams 2.0. Farah once an elite hooker. Think those days are in the past. On paper a solid spine. In practice I reckon its jumped the shark.

Cowboys - Interesting as many would rate this a very strong spine. I don't disagree with you though. We need to see Kahu and Morgan regain their best form following injury. Granville's form really slipped last year. TMM just sucks. He's about the worst no6 in the comp I reckon.
Forgot my Moses trashing, but I think you covered it :D

I think the Cows spine is definitely worse than peoples perception of it. It has more potential talent than the other 3 listed and probably ours too though.
I don't think the Cowboys spine is about potential. Kahu and Granville have already shown to be top shelf. Morgan is up there with the elite halves in the game. Nobody can forget him taking the Cowboys all the way to GF when everybody had written them off after Thruston did his shoulder.

At their best its one of the top spines in the comp. Biggest question is whether we will see their best again.
Kahu? Top shelf? Put the crack pipe down son. He's barely 1st grade standard.
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SeeBee101 wrote: March 5, 2019, 11:29 am I don't really rate the Warriors spine now that they have lost Johnson.

1. RTS
6. Green
7. Kerigan
9. Luke

RTS is easily their best player and green is solid, but Kerigan is an unknown youngster like Brown at the Eels and Luke is another year older.
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Hazza wrote: March 5, 2019, 1:20 pm
SeeBee101 wrote: March 5, 2019, 11:29 am I don't really rate the Warriors spine now that they have lost Johnson.

1. RTS
6. Green
7. Kerigan
9. Luke

RTS is easily their best player and green is solid, but Kerigan is an unknown youngster like Brown at the Eels and Luke is another year older.
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Hazza wrote: March 5, 2019, 1:19 pm
Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:38 am
Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:18 am
Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 9:16 am
Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 8:58 am Spines id argue are worse than ours:
Eels: Guth, Brown, Moses, Mahoney - Brown is very talented, but a rookie in a very tough position at an ordinary club. Guth is injury prone, and returning for another knee injury. Mahoney has had a handful of NRL games, and will be asked to play 60+ mins this yr.

Dogs: Hoppa/ Meaney, Lewis, Foran, Lichaa - If Meaney is at FB, this spine is awful! Lewis has all the potential to be a Foran. However, thats a blessing and a curse, I mean look at his partner, he is busted. Lichaa is one of the most catch and pass, then tackle everything that moves hookers in the comp.

Tigz: Mbye (C), Benchie/ JRey, Brooks, Wobbie - I like Mbye, but not convinced he is a FB. Benchie is past it. JRey is busted half the time, but is a hell of a determined SOB. Brooks was surprising last season, can he back it up? Wobbie is also past it.

Cows: Kahu, TMM/Clifford, Morgan, Granville - A little surprising, BUT... Kahu, isnt exactly the guy he was coming into grade after knee issues. He has been a passenger at the Bronx for yrs. More I see of TMM, less I like. Clifford looks a talent, and I cant believe he is considered to be behind TMM, but he only has a handful of NRL games. Morgan is a stud, but, apparently that bicep still isn't 100%. Granville seems to have lost a yard of pace IMO, and that was his greatest weapon.
Eels - Moses is massively over rated. Despite his talent I reckon he does more harm than good to the team. For all the faults of Sezer/Williams I would much rather have them on our team than Moses. Gutho is the ultimate competitor and it was almost painful watching him try to lift that disfunctional rabble last year. He seriously needs to get out of there.

Dogs - I think Meaney is their 1st choice fullback and Hoppa is going to play centre. He's in the same boat as CNK, this is his chance to show what he can do. Lewis works hard but he's average at best. Foran is a mercurial talent. At his best he's top shelf but how often do we see his best these days? Lichaa = ploder.

Tigers - Mbye looks a better fullback than a half. Benji/JRey is interesting. Benji is talented but whats he got left? JRey is the ultimate competitor but really limited talent. Brooks is Williams 2.0. Farah once an elite hooker. Think those days are in the past. On paper a solid spine. In practice I reckon its jumped the shark.

Cowboys - Interesting as many would rate this a very strong spine. I don't disagree with you though. We need to see Kahu and Morgan regain their best form following injury. Granville's form really slipped last year. TMM just sucks. He's about the worst no6 in the comp I reckon.
Forgot my Moses trashing, but I think you covered it :D

I think the Cows spine is definitely worse than peoples perception of it. It has more potential talent than the other 3 listed and probably ours too though.
I don't think the Cowboys spine is about potential. Kahu and Granville have already shown to be top shelf. Morgan is up there with the elite halves in the game. Nobody can forget him taking the Cowboys all the way to GF when everybody had written them off after Thruston did his shoulder.

At their best its one of the top spines in the comp. Biggest question is whether we will see their best again.
Kahu? Top shelf? Put the crack pipe down son. He's barely 1st grade standard.
OK top shelf is an exaggeration but so is barely 1st grade standard at the other end of the scale.
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Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 1:58 pm
Hazza wrote: March 5, 2019, 1:19 pm
Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:38 am
Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:18 am
Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 9:16 am
Eels - Moses is massively over rated. Despite his talent I reckon he does more harm than good to the team. For all the faults of Sezer/Williams I would much rather have them on our team than Moses. Gutho is the ultimate competitor and it was almost painful watching him try to lift that disfunctional rabble last year. He seriously needs to get out of there.

Dogs - I think Meaney is their 1st choice fullback and Hoppa is going to play centre. He's in the same boat as CNK, this is his chance to show what he can do. Lewis works hard but he's average at best. Foran is a mercurial talent. At his best he's top shelf but how often do we see his best these days? Lichaa = ploder.

Tigers - Mbye looks a better fullback than a half. Benji/JRey is interesting. Benji is talented but whats he got left? JRey is the ultimate competitor but really limited talent. Brooks is Williams 2.0. Farah once an elite hooker. Think those days are in the past. On paper a solid spine. In practice I reckon its jumped the shark.

Cowboys - Interesting as many would rate this a very strong spine. I don't disagree with you though. We need to see Kahu and Morgan regain their best form following injury. Granville's form really slipped last year. TMM just sucks. He's about the worst no6 in the comp I reckon.
Forgot my Moses trashing, but I think you covered it :D

I think the Cows spine is definitely worse than peoples perception of it. It has more potential talent than the other 3 listed and probably ours too though.
I don't think the Cowboys spine is about potential. Kahu and Granville have already shown to be top shelf. Morgan is up there with the elite halves in the game. Nobody can forget him taking the Cowboys all the way to GF when everybody had written them off after Thruston did his shoulder.

At their best its one of the top spines in the comp. Biggest question is whether we will see their best again.
Kahu? Top shelf? Put the crack pipe down son. He's barely 1st grade standard.
OK top shelf is an exaggeration but so is barely 1st grade standard at the other end of the scale.
haha I honestly think he is. He only got picked for NZ cos he played for Brisbane. Is he not a virtual unknown if he played for the Gold Coast or Newcastle or us? He's deadest booooog average. Oh how I laughed when the Cows signed him. I'd have kept Ben Hampton fullback.
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Hazza wrote: March 5, 2019, 9:13 pm
Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 1:58 pm
Hazza wrote: March 5, 2019, 1:19 pm
Northern Raider wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:38 am
Matt wrote: March 5, 2019, 10:18 am

Forgot my Moses trashing, but I think you covered it :D

I think the Cows spine is definitely worse than peoples perception of it. It has more potential talent than the other 3 listed and probably ours too though.
I don't think the Cowboys spine is about potential. Kahu and Granville have already shown to be top shelf. Morgan is up there with the elite halves in the game. Nobody can forget him taking the Cowboys all the way to GF when everybody had written them off after Thruston did his shoulder.

At their best its one of the top spines in the comp. Biggest question is whether we will see their best again.
Kahu? Top shelf? Put the crack pipe down son. He's barely 1st grade standard.
OK top shelf is an exaggeration but so is barely 1st grade standard at the other end of the scale.
haha I honestly think he is. He only got picked for NZ cos he played for Brisbane. Is he not a virtual unknown if he played for the Gold Coast or Newcastle or us? He's deadest booooog average. Oh how I laughed when the Cows signed him. I'd have kept Ben Hampton fullback.
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Northern Raider wrote:
Hazza wrote: March 5, 2019, 1:20 pm
SeeBee101 wrote: March 5, 2019, 11:29 am I don't really rate the Warriors spine now that they have lost Johnson.

1. RTS
6. Green
7. Kerigan
9. Luke

RTS is easily their best player and green is solid, but Kerigan is an unknown youngster like Brown at the Eels and Luke is another year older.
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