Four standouts from the Walker brothers work that is refreshing;
- They rarely talk to their team at halftime. In their final against Easts Tigers last week, they didn't speak with them, despite the close scoreline. They have faith in the leaders within the playing group to motivate the team and reset any issues they've got.
- They love the short kick-off. You know it's coming and it doesn't matter what the scoreboard indicates. They want possession and will take the 20-30 metre hit if it doesn't come off.
- In attack, the players will not hesitate to run sideways and pass back to another player to run the other way. They will zig-zag across the field 3-4 times in the same play as the opposition hold their line, and their patience is often rewarded if a defender is impatient and creates a small opening for them to hit. May not work in the NRL, but it is a fantastic ploy at this level.
- They don't lay on the opposition attackers for longer than they need to. The Walker philosophy is to have more possession and the sooner the opposition finish their set, the quicker the Jets receive the ball.
They are a very fit side and I'd contend that this is what is setting them apart from the rest of the competition and allowing them to play the way they do. I think some of what the Walker's coach can work in the NRL, but I think the pace, strength and structures would nullify a few of their tactics.