Barrett’s recruitment so far suggests to me that he does not think averillo is ready to hold down a regular position in the run on side. At best I think baz will have averillo on bench competing with Katoa for the utility role. As much as I hate to admit it I think baz will go with Lewis at 6 purely because of having more nrl games than avo. I also think Stimson over Britt for the bench spot and then you have something very close IMO to what Barrett will go for in round 1.
Ok, if this is true at least put Avo on the bench. Lewis just cannot be in the 6, or Wakeham.....unless they show Baz massive improvement. In the trials over the 2 games, give 1 half to each player (Avo, Lewis, Wakham and Hoppa). Whoever plays best should get the nod.
If Avo is on the bench for Round 1 I would go with:
1. Allan
2. DWZ
3. Shoupp
4. Cotric
5. Meaney
6. Hoppa
7. Flan
8. Heth
9. Katoa
10. Renouf
11. RFM
12. Elliot
13. Jacko
14. Napa
15. Waddell
16. Ogden
17. Avo
If Avo is on the bench, let him play a Craig Wing role roving around the ruck / support play (defending wider next to Jacko and Katoa or JMK will need to battle it out to be our 80 min hooker. I would much rather Avo at 6, but apparently he's not ready. Take a chance on him Baz!