Cheers Tranq and Tiger. The guys have really eceeded my expectations this year, but I guess that's what they've been doing since 2008. I didn't know what to expect with James Charalambous retired and guys like Ritchie and Brabham not on the paddock, but the forwards have gone from strength to strength. Bertini coming back has added a lot to the pack as has Sincock's(sp) return. Couple of really good props and Stolberg, the young second rower is one to watch, big and tall, and very effective in the lineout. Quirk coming back from 20's will only bolster the pack but young Sam Gorey has been a very capable replacement.
In the backs Matt Brandon is obviously the key but everyone does their part. They will obviously miss the attacking skills of Aidan Toua, but last week showed they are still capable of putting on enough bonus points against good sides. The two young wingers are going a treat, Skelton and White are an underrated centre combo and its good to see Fuller the halfback playing so much footy. Best thing about Easts is that everyone called upon is really showing up, and that was evident last week when guys who had been playing thirds were called upon, and they still got the bikkies over Brothers.
Would love to see some reports from other club supporters on the forum, so thanks Ikaletahi for your effort...by the way agree with you about Norths struggling but seriously would prefer they turned it around rather than being rissoled from the comp.
