Scott is the root issue from which everything else stems. Zuthrie plays because Scott likes him, same with O'Connor, same with Miers, same with a number of players that i think would struggle to get games at other teams but are walk up starts for us under Scott. The issue this year is we do have a deep list of talent to choose from, so now more than ever our selection will be a huge factor in our success. It isnt the first time you can look at the team named to play and say we gave something up at selection, sadly it has become an all to familiar problem.
Evans and Narkle should play, Henry has to play, and you're going to have to find a way in for Duncan at some point too, although that may still be a few weeks away. Im not going to boot Atkins yet, we need players who show intent and he does that, ill take a few mistakes from him if he keeps putting his head over it and tries. And i think he does add something for us down back. Kolo is a massive question mark now, seems to have lost confidence. If you cant play him as a key defender, and instead use him as utility, then Henry should get a chance to claim that spot and i have confidence he will.
But now we have to respond against Brisbane probably without Danger and maybe still missing Cameron and Duncan...gonna be a big ask.
Evans and Narkle should play, Henry has to play, and you're going to have to find a way in for Duncan at some point too, although that may still be a few weeks away. Im not going to boot Atkins yet, we need players who show intent and he does that, ill take a few mistakes from him if he keeps putting his head over it and tries. And i think he does add something for us down back. Kolo is a massive question mark now, seems to have lost confidence. If you cant play him as a key defender, and instead use him as utility, then Henry should get a chance to claim that spot and i have confidence he will.
But now we have to respond against Brisbane probably without Danger and maybe still missing Cameron and Duncan...gonna be a big ask.