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Can anyone see Auva'a getting a start next week?

Posted by BP Eel on March 6, 2017 at 12:20am

Does anyone else think its possible that Auva'a could get a start in the centers next week?
I like Taka very much as a player but i think our team would be much stronger if Auva'a started (if he was in the same form he was in his premiership winning season) and Taka pushed Rory Obrien off the bench. I think Taka would be very damaging as an edge forward either starting or coming off the bench - his role wouldnt be very different to his current, just more involved.
what do you guys think?

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Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown March 6, 2017 at 12:23am

Might be a good call mate, hes a good player although ive no idea how hes been going in the off season but hes eligible to play this week.
- BP Eel > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown March 6, 2017 at 12:31am
  
  yeah I noticed that too Snake hence the blog, even his games last year (the few he played) he looked really strong. Hes fairly quick and very damaging, can pass also.
  With a right side of Gutho, Takaz (off the bench), Auva'a and Hoffman that is a really damaging backline down that side with 2 strong hole runners in Takaz and Auva'a and they all definitely dont lack pace.
Hugo March 6, 2017 at 12:36am

I've always said that taka is the ideal 14. Auvaa is too good a player to leave in reserves.
- BP Eel > Hugo March 6, 2017 at 12:41am
  
  the more damaging hole runners the better. Him hitting a hard short ball off Gutherson with French supporting him would be hard to stop
- Michael Ericson > Hugo March 6, 2017 at 9:47am
  
  I said the same pre season I expect Auvau to be in the starting side before round 10. I also think Taka is an ideal utility off the bench but he's not going to go through a hole 30 metres out and score. We need as many explosive backs in the lineup as we can get
Girth Wind & Fire March 6, 2017 at 12:47am

BA will be loyal to those who went out and did the job for him. Taka has been great when fit the last year or 2 and won't lose his spot that easily.
Cranky Brad is here!!! March 6, 2017 at 3:02am

Taka will get injured over the next few games so he will get a shot. Taka would make a good utility and agree totally.
ian glover March 6, 2017 at 3:48am

I was thinking the same thing, but I think BA will wait a few weeks to give Auva a chance to play some footy for Wenty first.
The Offside Eel March 6, 2017 at 7:27am

I feel we lacked abit of balance workout kenny playing the interchange/utility role maybe takka could fill that but i don't see any changes being made
Mitchy March 6, 2017 at 7:35am

I doubt whether Taka would have trained anywhere over summer as 2nd row etc. We have v good depth in forwards I think