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I'm guessing that Barrett wanted Averillo to succeed as the 7 but it quickly became clear that this wasn't going to happen. There's obviously a personality problem between Flannagan and Barrett (more than likely after the public outburst), so Wakeham was always going to be his second choice.
However, while a loss may have been expected, the hammering from Melbourne has significantly increased the pressure on Barrett who probably sought out Gus' advice. Gus probably offered the following:
What type of half back does Matt Burton need beside him? (Organising)
Who's currently your best organising half back? (Flanagan/Wakeham)
Which half back is taking the most from your salary cap? (Flanagan)
How else can the half back lighten the load for Burton? (Kicking in general play & goal kicking)
Well until we sign a better option, I know who I'd be picking.
Gus is probably thinking by selecting Kyle either (1) he'll succeed and help significantly improve the team's attack, (2) he'll fall to pieces and do everything to get out of his bigger contract ASAP, (3) if he's in the shop window playing reasonably well another club may try to sign him or (4) if I go after Shane Flanagan I'll have a better chance of landing him.
However, while a loss may have been expected, the hammering from Melbourne has significantly increased the pressure on Barrett who probably sought out Gus' advice. Gus probably offered the following:
What type of half back does Matt Burton need beside him? (Organising)
Who's currently your best organising half back? (Flanagan/Wakeham)
Which half back is taking the most from your salary cap? (Flanagan)
How else can the half back lighten the load for Burton? (Kicking in general play & goal kicking)
Well until we sign a better option, I know who I'd be picking.
Gus is probably thinking by selecting Kyle either (1) he'll succeed and help significantly improve the team's attack, (2) he'll fall to pieces and do everything to get out of his bigger contract ASAP, (3) if he's in the shop window playing reasonably well another club may try to sign him or (4) if I go after Shane Flanagan I'll have a better chance of landing him.