NRL's kick-blocker crackdown changes the game - but the question is do we want that?
NRL kickers are under more pressure than ever. But what will the knock-on effects of the new crack-down be?
Hey Y’all! It’s the M, the A, C the K here to give you the run down on the Big One on Sun-day!
Thrift Shop
My man C. Bellamy going to pop some tags. After spending big on his big three he has shown some serious thrift in assembling this squad and his list management is one of the keys to the long term success of this franchise.
Look for some of the unsung heroes to stand out on the big stage.
Meanwhile, at the Cowboys, coach Paul Green has had to deal with a horror injury toll that has put Thurston and Scott out. Against the odds and with the mid-season transfer of Te Maire Martin from the Panthers this squad has risen
Can’t hold us
By “us” I mean that tough hombre JT13. The big man has been unstoppable in the finals averaging outstanding numbers and also managing to have a spell most games. How he manages this type of production without going the full 80 is amazing.
For the Storm Felise Kaufusi has been really strong in the playoffs and has been able to find some offloads to set up crucial tries.
Downtown
Kicking game and field position will be key. This is going to be key here. Both teams have excellent kickers, the Storm with Cooper Cronk, a right-footer and Smith a left-footer while the Cowboys boast Michael Morgan and Lachlan Coote.
Same Love
So much love in this GF. It will be Cronk’s last game for the Storm while the Cowboys are everyone’s second team after an inspired semi-finals run. With Jordan McLean and Tohu Harris also saying there farewells and possibly Billy Slater this one is sure to pull at the heartstrings.
My Tips
Cowboys to lift the trophy in an upset, JT13 Clive Churchill Medallist, Tony Abbott to put a boot through his Tele as he watches Big Mal Turnbull hand out the rings.
Bring it on!
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NRL kickers are under more pressure than ever. But what will the knock-on effects of the new crack-down be?
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