Whether i rate MBye as better than Hod or not, i know that its unlikely that Hod will go from origin to NSW Cup. Unless he sucks really bad in origin. If he plays well in origin, he may bring that to club level, find his mojo. He is very good when at his best, but he hasnt shown much of his best for a while. Mbye obviously offers more in attack but makes more rookie errors than Hod, causes more penalties than Hod, and Hods defence its a lot better. Origin could either make or break Hod for the season, we shall see.
If Mbye is put there in place of Hod, letting in 30 points in matches might not be uncommon. We will have to score 40 every week. Defence is always the skill that improves most with FG experience and thats all he needs. But for now Hods defence >>>> Mbye. Youd think MBye would be in the side or bench in some way most of the time, but doubt he replaces a fit Hod yet.