James Fisher-Harris and company know from bitter experience the importance of winning the opening exchanges up front in a grand final.
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.James Fisher-Harris doesn’t speak often and when he does it’s in a voice so soft that it’s almost inaudible.
“That’s when we learnt quite a bit, just about grand finals,” says Fisher-Harris, a leading contender to take over as captain of the New Zealand national side. That was the last time the Panthers’ big men have been outplayed in a big game. Middle forwards Fisher-Harris, Leota, Isaiah Yeo and Spencer Lenui have laid the foundations for an era of success that is unprecedented in the salary-cap era. Add the grunt of fellow forwards Liam Martin, Scott Sorenson and Luke Garner, and this is a pack for the ages.It must first emerge from the most rigorous test of its storied run.
“I thought they were outstanding against the Warriors, they really set the tone there and that really helped them. We’ll definitely have our work cut out for us. They will be a big part of the game, that battle there.”eter Sterling was once given the invidious task of helping to name Parramatta’s greatest 17 players of all time. Most of the stars from that glorious blue-and-golden era select themselves: Brett Kenny, Eric Grothe, Steve Ella, Mick Cronin, Sterling, of course.
Sterling was conductor of perhaps the greatest club back line ever assembled, but appreciates the magic was only possible due to the platform laid for him. On nights like Sunday, there is an opportunity for other unheralded forwards to be recognised.
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