3 games which we are behind the eight ball before a ball is kicked.
Round 6 V Broncos. Brisbane have a 7 day turn-a-round after playing te Eels while we have just 5 days after playing the Storm in Melbourne.
Matches against the Warriors and Souths without origin stars. While Souths will miss GI, they like the Warriors get most of their top level talent from overseas and therefore aren't affected by SOO nearly as much as we are.
Going for us is that we play Melbourne without their stars again before Origin, although I would be nice to watch these wonderful players on our home turf.
Once again need a good start and to continue through the origin period. Matches against Cowboys and Broncos early will be important. Unfortunately Brisbane get the better prep time on both occasions.