Cross is still doing his job, he took Ellis last night and whilst he (Ellis) got a bit of the ball he had next to no effect.

Agree at the moment he is doing well, but if Mitchie keeps playing and get better, Viney comes back and Newton etc play then Cross will feel the squeeze, not saying he would be dropped.

But I mean this in a good way, Cross has been immense for us. Very happy we got him.

His inclusion reminded me of when we were consistently playing finals, Sandringham were playing well and players in form were given a chance and took it.

Agree he made an impact when he came on, was good to see.

I'm sure I saw him get a knock to the ribs or stomach during that last quarter. He was barely moving after it happened. He couldn't run for most of the last quarter.

I'm not so sure he'll be right this week.

Agree at the moment he is doing well, but if Mitchie keeps playing and get better, Viney comes back and Newton etc play then Cross will feel the squeeze, not saying he would be dropped.

But I mean this in a good way, Cross has been immense for us. Very happy we got him.

Surely that has to be the end game for Cross. He's here almost as an on field coach, I would think he'd want the younger players baring down on him and forcing him to retain it.

Agree he made an impact when he came on, was good to see.

I'm sure I saw him get a knock to the ribs or stomach during that last quarter. He was barely moving after it happened. He couldn't run for most of the last quarter.

I'm not so sure he'll be right this week.

Corked hip. Will be fine. He finished out the game. He was knackered at the end because he had not been off the ground for the lat quarter and a half. Ran himself into the ground.

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Cross was recruited with the plan our young blokes would overtake him but he'd provide leadership and an example and play a role on field.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him retained in a role similar to Byrnes next year. I don't think he will play on.

Very happy with Viv's game. Wouldn't have said it was 60% game time, I'd say more like 75-80%, but certainly very impressive. Newton and Michie may well become part of a very strong midfield. We just need a bit more speed through there.

Cross was recruited with the plan our young blokes would overtake him but he'd provide leadership and an example and play a role on field.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him retained in a role similar to Byrnes next year. I don't think he will play on.

I think he'll go around another season and he is still easily best 18.

Very happy with Viv's game. Wouldn't have said it was 60% game time, I'd say more like 75-80%, but certainly very impressive. Newton and Michie may well become part of a very strong midfield. We just need a bit more speed through there.

60% was from hun on saturday

Corked hip. Will be fine. He finished out the game. He was knackered at the end because he had not been off the ground for the lat quarter and a half. Ran himself into the ground.

Thanks for that - I already thought he stood up before I knew that he wasn't participating in the rotations. Gutsy.

I know it's been asked before, but what's your connection with Viv?

60% was from hun on saturday

Ah okay. Well, fair enough.