Brian Noble
Brian Noble
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We've got 24 or 25 very exciting players and some people still knocking on the door,
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We didn't help ourselves with that many penalties. If you give field position to this team, it's hard work. It's not the first time this has happened to us but we're not too despondent. It was one of those nights and we will learn from it.
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We could probably have seven or eight players that aren't in there for various reasons but we go with what we've got and what we've got is pretty good.
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I spoke to Sean and basically he is probably available but the reality is that we need to hit the ground running this year,
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The win was as much for the character of the team as the skills we've shown over the last three months.
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A family of four doesn't want to pay more than $100 for an evening of entertainment, and they shouldn't have to. Judging by our success (in the Florida game) last year, this is a good decision.
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You don't want your best players missing in an international tournament, but we've had to cope with that over the years and it's another one we've got to cope with this year.
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Paul's form of the last six weeks has been pretty impressive. He stood up there and played well in big high-pressure games. He's been playing, as the whole team have, with a barrel of a gun facing them for six weeks. We need to pick our form players and those who have played in the intense games.
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I'm pleased for them - but it's only the start for us. Let's not forget we're still bottom of the league. I'm really pleased, though, there's a lot of happy people in there.
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I'm disappointed for Keith that he's not playing in the final. I would have liked to see their best players out there.
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I don't think anyone could have gone through extra time. It must have been a great spectacle and St Helens played their part, but we know we can play a whole lot better.
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It's raised the profile of cricket and it's given the whole country a huge lift whichever sport you play or watch.
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It's pinch-yourself stuff, isn't it? ... Statistically it's probably been the best era in the club's history and of course that makes me feel good. But corny as it sounds, I'm honestly more pleased for the players. That's why I do the job primarily and that's why getting to the grand final this year has been the best yet because we've been through some pretty dark times along the way.
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It is unusual, ... If you're picking on form, they didn't finish in the top six and they have had a lot of injuries. (Gareth) Hock and (Sean) O'Loughlin would have been considered. It may look incredible but I think it's a compliment to the standard of the competition.