If Zane and Bentley are going, then we need to strengthen there
Perhaps. And if it was to be an overseas back row I’d rather it be someone like fitzgibbon who can punch a hole and score, rather than a standard grafter.
Perhaps. And if it was to be an overseas back row I’d rather it be someone like fitzgibbon who can punch a hole and score, rather than a standard grafter.
Merrin and Tetavano aren’t real class, but they had a reputation.I was genuinely excited when we signed Tet.
Real class is Webb, Buderus, Johns, Barrett, Lyon etc
Where did I say you shouldn’t keep your junior talent?
Dupree is doing well now but he had to go the championship to mature as a player. You can’t keep all your youngsters, it’s just not possible. Wasn’t exactly pulling up trees when he was at Leeds.
Merrin was class (SOO and International honours) and arguably kept us from being relegated that season.
Don't underestimate the impact he had in his albeit short stint.
Also think we’ve seen the value of Donaldson the last couple of weeks.
If he’s happy to stay on similar money and a similar role, he’d be worth another year.
He does ok, but more of a 'middle' than edge back row, not too fussed if he stayed, but not as our fourth edge back rower...Recent history tells us that whoever that player is, they will be starting a lot of games.
Out of that I wouldn’t be surprised if Austin, Bentley, Donaldson end up staying. Fitzgibbon would be the first to come in and given the backs leaving, I wouldn’t be surprised if we bring another winger in.