For mine the game felt like a backslide to Akland styles after last weeks re entry of key players from NSW cup and conceding only one try against the Roosters.
Not actually complaining just an obvservation , big relief we won.
After Locke and Johnsons eventual inconsistent end products it's hard to like the 20's too much anymore , the NSW cup holds more interest for me this year.
Some exciting players in that group for sure , the young Panthers look really slick and very fast for a 20's side , I'm really looking forward to Smith Jnr coaching the Vulcans next year and him and Elliot working with Jones to get some of that slick / structured look of the other NRL clubs.
We look great going forward up the middle , better than anyone , some polish ( I realise they are just kids ) but some consistency in the U20's would spell the beguining of a great era for NZ Rugby league.
Big GF Day with Chad Townsend featuring in the NSW cup final , I have to admit I'm more interested in that game than the 20's purely to see what the First grade side an call on immediately next year.