Ryan
Journey Man
Hey guys, wondering what peoples opinion would be on the following:-
A fair few times this past season, I thought we were found wanting primarily due to the do it all, do and die nature of our backs (Wolfman ripping in every hit up, Matai never leaving any questions on the field in tackles etc).
What inevitably would happen, would be that Buhrer would slot into the centres, and one of our centres (who aren't the swiftest - although best ALL round players) in those positions to transition to the wings, and we ended up being carved out wide.
That leads me to my thoughts on our bench this coming next season. Can we afford to carry a utility back on the bench, meaning Buhrer is our backrower predominantly, and could slot into dummy half at a stretch.
I'm thinking a Ben Farrar, and to a lesser degree Liam Foran / Peta Hiku type.
Now I know a few very successful teams like Melbourne have done so in the past with guys like Hinchcliffe and Quinn.
If we did that, would it be a waste of a bench spot?
I'm assuming, we could go:-
14.
15. George Rose
16. Joe Galuvao
17. Jamie Buhrer
Love to hear what people think about this?
A fair few times this past season, I thought we were found wanting primarily due to the do it all, do and die nature of our backs (Wolfman ripping in every hit up, Matai never leaving any questions on the field in tackles etc).
What inevitably would happen, would be that Buhrer would slot into the centres, and one of our centres (who aren't the swiftest - although best ALL round players) in those positions to transition to the wings, and we ended up being carved out wide.
That leads me to my thoughts on our bench this coming next season. Can we afford to carry a utility back on the bench, meaning Buhrer is our backrower predominantly, and could slot into dummy half at a stretch.
I'm thinking a Ben Farrar, and to a lesser degree Liam Foran / Peta Hiku type.
Now I know a few very successful teams like Melbourne have done so in the past with guys like Hinchcliffe and Quinn.
If we did that, would it be a waste of a bench spot?
I'm assuming, we could go:-
14.
15. George Rose
16. Joe Galuvao
17. Jamie Buhrer
Love to hear what people think about this?