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I have a theory of how Gus is thinking. I believe Gus wants to give Flanagan the 7. Avo has had enough chances for us to see he isn't a 7.... but rather a centre or FB. You don't weaken 6 to move Burton to 7.
I have a feeling, seeing Gus sitting separately to the coaching staff at Newcastle that he's deliberately keeping his distance to give Barrett and other coaches clean air to make a combination work for us.
After round 12 say if we still look directionless and can't win games then I strongly believe Gus approaches either Green or Flanagan to coach us and we cut Barrett. As coach Flanagan is in the mix, Gus doesn't want bad blood by us not giving Kyle a fair go. Could coach Flanagan get more out of his son? Kyle is a natural 7....he just needs polish and confidence which will come naturally with wins. Hence this week is Avos last chance to impress as a 7....and if he doesn't, Gus will be pushing hard for Flanagan to be our 7 come round 1.
I have a feeling, seeing Gus sitting separately to the coaching staff at Newcastle that he's deliberately keeping his distance to give Barrett and other coaches clean air to make a combination work for us.
After round 12 say if we still look directionless and can't win games then I strongly believe Gus approaches either Green or Flanagan to coach us and we cut Barrett. As coach Flanagan is in the mix, Gus doesn't want bad blood by us not giving Kyle a fair go. Could coach Flanagan get more out of his son? Kyle is a natural 7....he just needs polish and confidence which will come naturally with wins. Hence this week is Avos last chance to impress as a 7....and if he doesn't, Gus will be pushing hard for Flanagan to be our 7 come round 1.