Some Pay Back Time

Now, everyone is saying that the game on Friday night is going to be the biggest re-match in Rugby League History, with our boys as the favourites.

I reckon they're right. Our 'Boy's are in very fine form and the start of this season, being outright leaders on the ladder after their win last and I think that they will be on fire tonight, hoping to get back a bit of what they should have gotten in last year's grand final. They weren't quite ready for it last year, but this year, the 'Boys will bring home the big golden footy with pointy things on it, (it looks really nasty, have you seen it?) to put in they're display cabinet.

Down to the business end of things,
This week sees Paul Bowman back from injury in his usual spot of left centre, while Aaron Payne will still be watching from the sidelines for another week from an injury to his shoulder sustained in round two against the Sea Eagles. It still remains to be seen whether Josh Hannay or Ashley Graham wil be on the right side of the paddock.

There are still questions also, as to who will be the interchange for David Faiumu in the hooker position. Faiumu did really well starting at nine last week so he'll be there again, but as to who will be the other four, remains to be seen.

Brett Firman spent time training in the dummy half yesterday, but Murray said he would also consider the experience of utility players Justin Smith or Rod Jensen for the job when a final decision is made on the line-up.

"We've used Firmo and I'm not against using Rod Jensen or Justin Smith there, they're both pretty good at the dummy half role," Murray said.

"They're not Aaron Payne but they handle it well and that is probably something that we need, someone who is not only experienced but also confident about their job."

Players have played down the much hyped "Revenge" for the defeat against the Tigers in last year's grand final where our 'Boys went down 30-16, and this being their first game together since then.

Murray said there was no such thing as getting 'even' in the NRL.

"It is a rematch isn't it because it is the first time we have played each other since the grand final, so you can't get away from that word," he said.

"But the word you do get away from is revenge because you don't get even in this competition, you just play the teams that are put up against you and do your best.

"We're in pretty good form but so are they from last week so it should be a good game."

Good Luck tonight 'Boys, I'll be right behind you all cheering you to a valiant victory.