Firstly, fk you Drunkfield you trouble stirring dud.
now….
I know I wasn’t alone, any fan with knowledge knew it too, there were plenty of us fans saying to stick with this kid whilst we were having a bad run. Hopefully now the skeptics on here are seeing the light. He is THAT good.
it’s all about a good spine now to be a top 4 team. You need 3 guns, and a handy 4th. Pay this kid very well, make him our main man, tell him it’s his team, whatever, but by keeping him locked in and happy we have 2 out of the 4 positions as GUN players. If Averillo continues to develop at FB he can be a handy 4th spine player and go target a gun half.
We have some fantastic supporting players to add to a good spine. TPJ keeps his head on and he will be up there as one of the best middles in the game. Kikau continues and he is one of the best back rowers in the game. King and RFM are more than handy too. JAC one of the best wingers in the game. Kiraz, Shoupp, Alamoti are all a great crop. Hopefully a Casey, Morrin or Toia can develop too.
I think upload Burton handsomely, target a 7 and perhaps another handy middle and we are a genuine threat.
firstly, PAY BURTON!