catempire
Premium Platinum
Yes I don’t doubt that the MC has Atkins ahead of Close and they will probably find a way to have him in the 18/22 which makes me feel sick but I know it in my bones.Based on Scott's presser today, your 'best 23' here (including both Hendo and Esava) looks like exactly where we are heading at this point. Then it could be match-ups that swing the final balance between the two.
And all of this before the spectre of injuries enters the equation...
Only other note would be that Atkins will definitely be in front of Close in the selection tussle, whether the majority of us here like it or not.
And this is the best 'best 25' we've been able to muster for quite some time. With some very handy players in the 26-32 bracket as well.
Relatively good signs for a club with a supposedly skewed list, as well as minimal depth.