Good luck to Brian. He obviously doesn't want to be part of the Sea Eagles. He's dead to me.
In my opinion I can't see them throwing in Hoppa without first playing against men. Even after then, he will start on the wing before becoming a FB. Might see him after an injury in 2019 but that's about it in my opinion.
Des is a fan of safety in the backline. Percentage plays.
He prefers smash the opposition with a power forward pack and then capitalise afterwards with smooth flowing footy.
For that reason I can see him completely changing our backline over the next 3yrs.
That said, 2019 will be something like:
Turbo
Tafua/Garrick
Elliot
Walker
Suli