We need to take a long term perspective here. Keep in mind that this is the first game we have had under a completely new HB and FB. Was it perfect? Of course not. How could it be given this was Tanwah's first NRL game in 12 months. But given how many sides this year have completely shit the bed after losing their fullback and halfback, I think that was a really solid first hit out under Tanwah. I was expecting the attack to be a little clunky but we actually looked much more organized than we ever have under Luke. It's been 2 years since I've seen
DWZ put into space like that.
Of course we will have to lift in the run up to the finals. But our relatively soft draw I think is perfect for building confidence in the new combinations. We have games against 3 bottom 8 teams (Newcastle, Tits and Phins) before facing the dogs in rd 23. I expect that we will go up a gear or two by then.