sidelined

There is no amazing secret behind the Warriors invigorating run through the finals. They are playing for each other and for Reuben Wiki. A few other teams would do well to remember this. No one player is bigger than the team but sometimes one player can personify the team. The Warriors are feeling no pain at the moment. Riding on momentum of emotion their clash against Manly is going to be a classic.

The Roosters were very disappointing. Once again a half time lead was squandered as they choked for the second time in this finals series. Fittler does deserve praise for getting the Roosters to the finals for the first time in a few season but they really did fade in the second part of the season. Next season will be a real test for Fittler.

The Storm got out of jail against the Broncos. But their defence of the premiership could be in trouble. If the NRL has any guts and consistency Cameron Smith is gone. The tackle on Sam Thaiday was a disgrace and the blight of the grapple tackles needs to rubbed out of the game. Jeremy Smith also needs to have an enforced rest for the “chicken wing” during the same tackle. The Storm will try and spin it but as much as they can be admired for having a great footy side, some of their tactics should be condemned.

A person with greater empathy may have felt some sympathy for the Broncos after their heart breaking loss. But schadenfreude does have it appeal and was given free reign after disgusting and contemptible way the Broncos handled the allegations against the some of their players during the past week. Benny now jets off to take control of the Dragons. Next year will be a very interesting year for the Broncos.

Two absolute belters of a game coming up this weekend. Can’t wait for the weekend. I’ll be a Warriors and Sharks fan this weekend for sure.