We did manage it twice in the GF though. The BJB try featured 2 dummy runners, plus one missed out by the final pass.

The Ablett try was done through angles and timing, with a good blindside play from dummy half.

I do think we look more threatening near the line with McGuire in the team than without, but Webb was probably our most effective playmaker in those positions for a number of years, and I think we need to replace that.

Ok so saying that the team were coasting or not trying may be harsh but there were definitely times in the season where the difference in form from one week to the next was immense.

The only explanation I can logically conclude was that our playing style, game plans and overall tactics were tampered with sufficiently to cause vast divide between performances.

This was obviously not a bad thing if the ultimate goal is to lift silverware but if you want to see consistent week on week performances then another approach needs to be adopted.

So I guess it’s a trade-off – consistent performances or silverware? TBH I know which one I’d choose and that includes a trip to OT every October.

He was. Passing forward works as a great stumbling block for defensive lines etc. More people should try it.