With Sue and Elliott (and potentially Jackson depending on how we use CHN) already part of the middle rotation I’d dispense of Fualalo for Chris Smith as he offers a lot more skill and impact.
This seems like the most likely team. I’m excited to see how Meaney goes at fullback with the first grade team (if he gets chosen for round 1).
Smith and Lewis had a whole lot more football under their belt before playing NRL. Is he ready? Or is he only getting suggested because we have no one else.
Yeah.. I guess at least Smith had a debut under his belt and Lewis had a couple of years in reserve grade. Still think Harper is good enough though considering he adapted quick in ISP so I can imagine his just a natural. Would he be considered if there was someone else? Maybe if injuries arise.
It's a big jump at his age going from Flegg to ISP and going to NRL is even bigger. Give him more game time in ISP and if he stands out and knocks the door down then put him in.
I assume that's the plan.. tbh i doubt he'll struggle with the transition.
We could throw him in and he might go well its a gamble.
From whats been said in the media it looks like we will start with option 2. Probably pay will favour fualalo more instead of ogden
I expect Pay to go with Fualalo and for JMK to worm his way onto the bench somehow. I think there's better options.
Still can't believe pay thinks Elliot is a better lock than JJ and that he brought over chn for a bench spot where he could easily accommodate an edge. Seriously sends the doubt metre in motion.
I agree u dont bring a backrower in on 700 000 a season to drink water and watch.
Elliot and JMK are his pets. I like Adam enough to include him in my 17 though, off the bench even.
700k? Nahhhh braaa… really? I thought it was around 4-500k
I like Adam too... Watched him grow through the ranks and is blue and white to the bone but HE IS NOT OUR BEST LOCK so why is he there? Pet or good work ethic, this is a competition at the end of the day.
I think that Jackson will give us more benefit by playing wide. He has to provide cover for a few suspect tacklers.
CHN can defend and If you didn't notice RFM played next to Foran in the trial for D. Did ok too which surprised me but I think its was mainly because he wanted to prove he wanted his spot, Hope the guy don't get complacent once he gets it.
Pay must think Jacko is more valuable on the edge and he has been threatening of late, gained a yard of speed and his ball playing improved. Elliot has that work ethic and passion Dean fancies.
