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Tolman was good against the Dogs but I thought he was fantastic against the Storm

His defense was incredible, he was everywhere and he made good tackles that slowed the ruck - only had 1 ineffective tackle

I think he was played both sides of half time which worked great for him and us

Other players will get the wraps for that win but Tolman made a massive contribution to keep things tight and consistent in the middle

I would say he stepped up with some players out but he didn't have to step up he plays like this every week but even so he seemed extra good. One of his best games for us

Seemed to be some big cheers when he carted the ball up but probs just a coincidence with something else going on at the ground / on the field :p
 

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Tolman was good against the Dogs but I thought he was fantastic against the Storm

His defense was incredible, he was everywhere and he made good tackles that slowed the ruck - only had 1 ineffective tackle

I think he was played both sides of half time which worked great for him and us

Other players will get the wraps for that win but Tolman made a massive contribution to keep things tight and consistent in the middle

I would say he stepped up with some players out but he didn't have to step up he plays like this every week but even so he seemed extra good. One of his best games for us

Seemed to be some big cheers when he carted the ball up but probs just a coincidence with something else going on at the ground / on the field :p
Haha I think you've heard the cheer for Fifita coming off - Tolman came on for him and I think did take very next hitup
 

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I know someone has probs posted the reason in the Cowboys game thread but I haven't been through the whole thing yet

Why was Tolman not in the squad of 19, wouldn't think Jesse C is ahead of him all of a sudden. Covid? Injury?

Our bench was very good on the night and made their tackles but not having Tolman hurt us a bit in the ruck as he's brilliant at slowing down the PTB and not getting pinged for it and brings that steady influence. That was a pretty frantic game
 

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I think we may have just given Jesse the run against a depleted pack so he’s tasted NRL

While Tolman def ahead of him he’s toward the back end of our first choice side so I don’t mind a bit of rotation where it works
 

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I know someone has probs posted the reason in the Cowboys game thread but I haven't been through the whole thing yet

Why was Tolman not in the squad of 19, wouldn't think Jesse C is ahead of him all of a sudden. Covid? Injury?

Our bench was very good on the night and made their tackles but not having Tolman hurt us a bit in the ruck as he's brilliant at slowing down the PTB and not getting pinged for it and brings that steady influence. That was a pretty frantic game

I honestly thought Fitzy might just be giving him a rest before Penrith next week.
 

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I know someone has probs posted the reason in the Cowboys game thread but I haven't been through the whole thing yet

Why was Tolman not in the squad of 19, wouldn't think Jesse C is ahead of him all of a sudden. Covid? Injury?

Our bench was very good on the night and made their tackles but not having Tolman hurt us a bit in the ruck as he's brilliant at slowing down the PTB and not getting pinged for it and brings that steady influence. That was a pretty frantic game
Even when he doesn't play we can count on a Gards' post haha.
 

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Good to see Fitz resting our best player and saving him for games that actually matter

Need our big name star players rested up, fit and firing for the finals
Let the peasants take the hits and make the tackles today
 

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Good to see Fitz resting our best player and saving him for games that actually matter

Need our big name star players rested up, fit and firing for the finals
Let the peasants take the hits and make the tackles today

Ivan Cleary going to be filthy at Fitz in the Presser.
 

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This guy should be playing today. Would of had him starting the game with a direct swap for Hunt.
 

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I think he should come on for Hunt next week. Those two penalties he gave away really changed momentum.
 
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