Payne is playing awesome. I have never seen someone offload so often. He always seems to have the hand free. I would say Sonny Bill was the last player I remember with his ball carrying arm always available for an offload but comapared to eastwood I think Payne is probably a more potent off loader. If fit he should be in the team for the full 24+ rounds. Also Barba is awesome. He is playing very well and found himself a home. Even did enough to stop a few long breaks (i think he stopped cooper or Gasnier which is a very good sign)
As for changes I think Armit and Hodgo need to go down. Armit got dominated every tackle and didnt even notice Hodgo. Supprised Armit made positive meters at the end of the game.
I dont have 2 props that are crying out to get a start in first grade though and it is our lightest position this year. I guess Millington was good for the sharks but has been playing lock in reserves. Kasiano's impact is very limited with only 25-35 mins on the field, Paea was solid today, he played well. Maybe start with Paea, bring in Millington and maybe kasiano as the 2nd prop but I would have hoped we had someone a bit more solid and experienced then Kasiano. That leaves Payne and Halatau on the bench who can slot in the back row (and halatau can cover in the backs, halves or hooker if there is an injury).
