Thought we matched them, and for large parts, got the better of them, in the physical battle.

Big difference was the intelligence.

Sam Lisone, already been highlighted, James McDonnell with yet another stupid, pointless PTB penalty, deep in their territory, he does it every game, and its bloody infuriating.

Overall though, thought it was a good battle, unfortunately we seem to be cursed with idiotic moments and no attacking structure

It seems that we always bemoan the lack of attacking structure no matter who the coach is. The same complaints were made when McClelland, McDermott, Agar, and Rohan were all here. It makes you wonder if it's actually primarily a coaching issue. 

I feel sorry for BA - he has come from a competition/culture of professionalism.  Where players focus on core attributes of fitness and basic skills.  


Sadly the players in the SL don't have these attributes.  Week after week we see players miss tackles drop balls show a distinct inability to run practiced plays and run out of gas early.


It is no surprise that England have improved with the addition of more NRL players.  Until we have more competition for places and a stronger player pool this apathy will continue.  Players know they will get picked every week regardless of how fit they are or how well they play


The standards of skill and fitness in SL are shocking and when compared to the NRL - where BA has previously worked - it is a pale shadow of the latter.  It is no shock how few SL raised players are wanted and are successful in the NRL

Lisone has been a massive let down, was hoping for the next Kylie , got the next Feather instead.


I know I and others keep saying it but we really need a big meter munching wrecking ball prop.
That would allow one of Jenkins or Palasia to move to back row with Gannon / Mcdonnell/ Bentley etc.


We could have the world's best HBs abd we would still not make a difference until we can get those hard yards abd quick PTBs going

It's a bit odd that the rest of the squad looks fitter compared to last year yet Lasagne looks less fit. He must've spent all preseason hiding in one of the laundry bags.