Greg Inglis can lead Rabbitohs to back-to-back premierships
MATTHEW JOHNS - THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - MARCH 27, 2015 12:00AM
IF Greg Inglis stays fit and on the field, Souths will go back-to-back.
He is the most destructive attacking player of all time and has gone to another level this season.
Inglis is clearly the most influential player in the game, with daylight second.
The captaincy has clearly been a factor. Before last weekend’s victory over the Tigers, our television screens showed a fired-up Inglis in the middle of the Souths huddle revving his men up. I’ve never seen this from Greg before, he’s been the type to lead with actions rather than words. Now he’s doing both.
And what about those actions! In the World Club Challenge against St Helens, he absolutely destroyed the English champs, showing his full range of tricks, everything from blunt force power to subtle sleight of hand.
During the 1980s, Mal Meninga established himself as one of the greatest players to ever pull on a St Helens jersey with typical powerhouse displays which terrorised English defences.
But after the Bunnies’ 39-0 demolition of the Merseysiders, a number of Saints supporters old enough to remember Meninga’s feats, admitted Inglis was another level of destruction.
Inglis has become an inspirational leader for the Rabbitohs.
He hasn’t left that form in England. In the first three rounds of the NRL it’s been the Greg Inglis show. He terrorised the Broncos, and was clearly the difference as he led the Rabbits to a win over their archrivals the Roosters.
Last weekend against the Tigers, the premiers were far from their best. The game had the slight smell of an upset about it until Inglis decided to seize control. His try after half-time was typical GI.
He caught the ball with plenty to do, feigned to pass long, then tucked the ball under one arm and started dismissing defenders with that enormous fend, until there was just he, James Tedesco and the try line.
On the replay you can see Inglis smile as he seized the opportunity to show everyone the difference between potentially great and true greatness. As he did to Tedesco, he’s done to so many, exploding over the top of him with the subtlety of a German tank. Or in Greg’s case, a high-speed train.
But the elevation in Greg’s game can also be attributed to those around him. Luke Keary is the most improved player in the game, and his halves partner Adam Reynolds is only a fraction behind.
With the increase in ruck speed this season, Keary’s style of attack — over the advantage line and at them fast — has made him one of the NRL’s most dangerous playmakers.
The improvement in both Keary and Reynolds’ pass selection has increased the attacking opportunities which come Inglis’ way.
On the subject of clever playmaking, what a signing Glenn Stewart is proving to be.
His experience and know how is having a huge influence on Keary. The youngster’s desire to improve is insatiable and the ballplayer has found a terrific mentor in Glenn.
Keep an eye on the combination of Stewart and Inglis. By mid-season it will be the most effective in the competition.
Go right through the Souths playing roster and you’ll see either young players like Dylan Walker who continue to improve with every new month, or veterans like Joel Reddy who have rediscovered their best, when their legs appeared gone two seasons back.
On top of that is the pocket dynamo in the No.9, Issac Luke. He is starting to edge past Cam Smith as the NRL’s most influential dummy-half.
on Friday night Souths play Parramatta. For the Eels to win, the Bunnies will need to be a long way away from their best.
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MATTHEW JOHNS - THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - MARCH 27, 2015 12:00AM
IF Greg Inglis stays fit and on the field, Souths will go back-to-back.
He is the most destructive attacking player of all time and has gone to another level this season.
Inglis is clearly the most influential player in the game, with daylight second.
The captaincy has clearly been a factor. Before last weekend’s victory over the Tigers, our television screens showed a fired-up Inglis in the middle of the Souths huddle revving his men up. I’ve never seen this from Greg before, he’s been the type to lead with actions rather than words. Now he’s doing both.
And what about those actions! In the World Club Challenge against St Helens, he absolutely destroyed the English champs, showing his full range of tricks, everything from blunt force power to subtle sleight of hand.
During the 1980s, Mal Meninga established himself as one of the greatest players to ever pull on a St Helens jersey with typical powerhouse displays which terrorised English defences.
But after the Bunnies’ 39-0 demolition of the Merseysiders, a number of Saints supporters old enough to remember Meninga’s feats, admitted Inglis was another level of destruction.
Inglis has become an inspirational leader for the Rabbitohs.
He hasn’t left that form in England. In the first three rounds of the NRL it’s been the Greg Inglis show. He terrorised the Broncos, and was clearly the difference as he led the Rabbits to a win over their archrivals the Roosters.
Last weekend against the Tigers, the premiers were far from their best. The game had the slight smell of an upset about it until Inglis decided to seize control. His try after half-time was typical GI.
He caught the ball with plenty to do, feigned to pass long, then tucked the ball under one arm and started dismissing defenders with that enormous fend, until there was just he, James Tedesco and the try line.
On the replay you can see Inglis smile as he seized the opportunity to show everyone the difference between potentially great and true greatness. As he did to Tedesco, he’s done to so many, exploding over the top of him with the subtlety of a German tank. Or in Greg’s case, a high-speed train.
But the elevation in Greg’s game can also be attributed to those around him. Luke Keary is the most improved player in the game, and his halves partner Adam Reynolds is only a fraction behind.
With the increase in ruck speed this season, Keary’s style of attack — over the advantage line and at them fast — has made him one of the NRL’s most dangerous playmakers.
The improvement in both Keary and Reynolds’ pass selection has increased the attacking opportunities which come Inglis’ way.
On the subject of clever playmaking, what a signing Glenn Stewart is proving to be.
His experience and know how is having a huge influence on Keary. The youngster’s desire to improve is insatiable and the ballplayer has found a terrific mentor in Glenn.
Keep an eye on the combination of Stewart and Inglis. By mid-season it will be the most effective in the competition.
Go right through the Souths playing roster and you’ll see either young players like Dylan Walker who continue to improve with every new month, or veterans like Joel Reddy who have rediscovered their best, when their legs appeared gone two seasons back.
On top of that is the pocket dynamo in the No.9, Issac Luke. He is starting to edge past Cam Smith as the NRL’s most influential dummy-half.
on Friday night Souths play Parramatta. For the Eels to win, the Bunnies will need to be a long way away from their best.
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Greg Inglis can lead Rabbitohs to back-to-back premierships
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