Everyone knows forwards win the big games. And each of our main rivals has big strong forward packs, but we have shown we can match them, and more. Having said that, for me the key men might be:
Chooks – Jake Friend. This bloke seemed like a dickhead early in his career, but from the few matches I've seen from him this year he has really blossomed. I think he is the key for the chooks, and he needs to be shut down.
Bunnies – Sutton. Has had his best year behind a dominant forward pack but I'd say he still might have a few lingering self-doubts about playing on the biggest stage. It wouldn't have helped the way he was dicked around with Origin selection. He has to be pressured at every opportunity.
Storm – Finch. Widdop's fitness means he cannot be a serious option, which leaves this bloke in a key position. He has plenty of experience but will be massively targeted, as he was last week and he came up short. He might be the weak link in the Storm machine.
Chooks – Jake Friend. This bloke seemed like a dickhead early in his career, but from the few matches I've seen from him this year he has really blossomed. I think he is the key for the chooks, and he needs to be shut down.
Bunnies – Sutton. Has had his best year behind a dominant forward pack but I'd say he still might have a few lingering self-doubts about playing on the biggest stage. It wouldn't have helped the way he was dicked around with Origin selection. He has to be pressured at every opportunity.
Storm – Finch. Widdop's fitness means he cannot be a serious option, which leaves this bloke in a key position. He has plenty of experience but will be massively targeted, as he was last week and he came up short. He might be the weak link in the Storm machine.