Reds only going to get better. We will take the points and move onto next week.
Quade's kicking off the tee has been of a high standard.
Frisby needs to work on his passing from the base of the ruck. He has a bloody good kicking game. Young fella looks to have a bright future.
Ant Fainga'a. Well that is a reminder as to how important he is to us. Very clear his coaches also think so.
Saia Fainga'a looking good. Set piece looks fine and he is having impact around the park. His internet critics must be pissed.
Rob Simmons having more impact on the game. He has stepped his game up.
Reds back row looks very balanced, big engine and having real positive impact around the park.
Slipper growing into the captaincy well. He is looking good both around the park and set piece.
Greg Holmes also looking good.
Lance and Taps played well.
REF WAS POOR WITHOUT DOUBT.
I dont mind winning ugly, it means we keep on ticking over the points on the table and when all our players click we will be a great team.
Quade is a bit out of form, but I think he is trying to curb his enthusiasm and play a conservative game, he is trying to be a leader in the backs and I think the return of Genia will give him some free reign to do his impulsive plays. My biggest concern is his inconsistency in being able to put the ball in touch when required, maybe try for 10 meters less and put the ball out should be the plan.
I like Frisby, he is young and learning, I would stick with him, I dont think he is any worse than Lucas at the moment but I think he has potential to improve from his current skill set more than Lucas can, so for the long term I would like to see him keep on starting until Genia returns and then try to get him 25 minutes minimum per game off the bench, or even start and have Genia off the bench if the game allows for it.
Thank god for Anthony coming back, it is great as a Reds fan to hear him screaching in defence and organising, he seemed to be better in attack than his detractors would have us think was possible.