I've been saying we should do this with Averillo to get him involved at fullback and in more space without a full time workload. I'm glad Baz is already using his tactical nous and has a clear vision for how he wants us to play.
I think Lewis just doesn't have the skill to be a spine player in a competitive NRL side.
we don't need to fill every spot in 1 transfer window
Seeing as we would have a lot more creativity with a Burton/Flange halves combo and Averillo at the back you might be able to get away with a hooker just concentrating on good service and giving it to the right person. The problem is JMK and Katoa can't even do that.
Gets to play week in and out and gets a massive pay upgrade. Staines did stay who was in a similar position but he's going to have to play wing after Mansour's contract expires.
Not really Addo Carr is totally untested at fullback and the halves are very green.
You can get away with it but to push for a top 4 position in the next couple of years and try to win a comp we'll need to strengthen that position.
That's the most important position (hooker) which we need upgrading and I personally think it'd make the biggest difference in our success/results. Look what Koroisau did to Panthers this year. The year before they just missed out on the finals.
It is genuinely exciting to hear him talking about new attacking styles. I don’t think there are many coaches more suited to the new rules than TB. He is very attack focused and that is where the game is heading now.
yes but there's no point in throwing money away if there's noone who is substantially better, who we have now is fine for where the club is, and then if someone comes off contract and we have the money go after them, or if they find a diamond in the rough, fine.
Averillo would be the fullback with JAC dropping in only for attack. Avs has experience at fullback in lower grades and he is a ball player with speed.
I don't think JMK or Katoa are fine for where we're at or want to go. If there's no one "available" then there isn't a lot we can do. We need to keep money in the salary cap to capitalise on opportunities (e.g. B. Smith situation). Looking at who's off contract for 2022 there isn't a lot either. Someone like Starling is someone we should of signed if we weren't confident in anyone popping up (and you can't rely on that, which is why we signed Green).
We turn Burton into a lock.
When Barrett said he'll use his imagination I think what you said is spot on. Even if JAC is on the wing it doesn't mean he has to stay there and catch a cold waiting for a backline movement once every few sets. Avo and JAC can both have roaming roles on different sides of the field and time their run from an offload. Refreshing to see Barrett think outside the box instead of forcing players in fixed roles set in stone like other coaches.
We have enough forwards dont need burton there. Burton is better off in the halves.
What happens to Flanagan and his 75%+ kicking? And I think burton and averillo are similar in terms of running and not organising halves.