Over the next month, the Sharks have a golden chance to shake their tag as flat-track bullies – and their star man can prove he belongs at Origin level.
He and his Sharks teammates will have heard the mutterings about Cronulla having a soft draw to start the season and how it’s helped them to the top of the table, but this is when we find out what they’re about.
While we’ve all been talking about who will play fullback for NSW in the State of Origin opener, I reckon the race for the five-eighth jersey is just as intriguing. I hate to say it, especially as someone who loves rugby league so much, but I found many matches boring.The game constantly evolves, and I reckon we’re in a sweet spot right now. I can’t remember enjoying the footy as much as I have over the past few weeks. The entertainment value is as good as it’s been for years.
I love the way Victor Radley plays, but I’ve noticed a shift in the Roosters the last couple of weeks while he’s been injured. Sam Walker is reverting to the old-school halfback role of getting his hands on the ball early and playing over the advantage line. Everyone knows what I think about Walker, I would pay serious money to watch him every week.
He serves as a great lesson for any young playmaker in our game. Just watch what he does when he’s got the ball in hand – he’s always running straight towards the defensive line rather than angling sideways. It might sound simple, but it’s not easy to do. You’re risking your body by getting closer to the defensive line, but it just creates so much more space for your outside men when you pass the ball.
I’ve also been really impressed with fullback Trai Fuller, who is a great example of persistence. It doesn’t matter how small you are, just like Preston Campbell, if you’re tough, fast and agile enough, you can make it at the top level.
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