Gus is not stupid. If as some people suggest both or one of TPJ and Thompson are being moved on it will be because Gus has someone already lined up. But I am doubtful that is the case and think both TPJ and Thompson will be with the Dogs next year.
Having said that I think our starting Middles next year will be TPJ & Thompson, with JJ at lock (Not ball playing lock). Bench will be utility (BBO), King, Sutton plus best of the rest in the Forwards, Bigger question for me is who will be our right edge forward? JJ offers nothing in attack we need more options on that edge. RFM & Waddell yawn. otherwise unsigned for next year Topine, Stuckey, Edwards, Hoffman & Doorey. If Morrin is re-signed I see him as maybe the long term replacement for JJ at Lock, interesting that he only made the bench in NSW Cup.
With NSW Cup teams this week limitations on the players selected as this is first week of finals.