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The key to winning the GF

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2002 1:02 am
by John M
IMO one of our main keys to getting to and winning the GF is on the man Craig Smith.With him and O'Connor on the field our forwards are world class.If we are to beat Bradford somewhere along the way we need Craig running at 100%.
Not only does he make some good yards but his offloads are very accurate and safe whilst he has all the experience in the world.If he can hit top form in the play offs along with Terry O then i think we will win the GF.Guys like Lam,O'Neill,Rads and Faz (if he runs onto the ball rather then passing) will do the rest of the damage.

spot on

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2002 1:33 am
by AJ
the only thing i would add to ur theory john is that of oneil being allowed by a certain number 13 to operate on both sides of the field for both kicking and running

oneil is a man who wen he gets the luck, that all players need, can win the GF on his own with a flash of brillance and i am putting my head on the block now, oneil will win us the GF is we get there

Took the words outta my mouth!!

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2002 1:57 am
by John M
I agree 100% O'Neill is a player who seems to hold something back for special occasions (CC Final).
You get his hard work in defence every week but you always feel he has something up his sleeve in attack that could win a tight game.I too will go along with you in putting my head on the block and say he will win us the GF with a flash of sheer brilliance just when we need it most.
Im glad you mentioned the no 13 allowing him to play because i was scared to mention it!! ;-)

I cant understand why some people are already calling O'Neill and wanting him sent home.IMO he is doing a very good job for us.

O'neil should stay!!!

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2002 12:09 pm
by AshtonWarrior
I agree John!! O'neil should defiantly stay for another season!! He is starting to find his feet now most defiantly and along with lam has been very impressive in the absent of Farrell (see you can say it, lol). What is the point of shipping O'neil back to OZ then bringing a new half back in and have the same problem of the partnership takin 3 months to gel. Lets give lam and o'neil a good couple of seasons together!!

Now Jamie A is another story!!