Taka to move?

If Hiku is indeed confirmed to Parramatta it raises an interesting point. Perhaps not straight away but you have to wonder if BA is setting up to put Gutherson in one centre position and Hiku in the other.

BA has even talked in interviews about Gutherson playing centre and being a handful there with his speed and I doubt Hiku would choose us just to play wing. People are even saying he has been promised a centre position but it seems at odds with Gutherson who I have head is killing them at training.

Yes I know Taka was outstanding at his job last year (2015 season) in drawing defenders and distributing the ball to our # 1 attacking weapon in Semi but moving forward it just got me thinking maybe he will look to have 2 more "traditional" centres.

Long term I think it could make sense. Part of the reason I think this is I really believe Faraimo and Schultz are going to be fighting for a 1st grade spot between them. Faraimo's effort and form when playing for us was outstanding and apparently there are huge wraps on this Schultz kid to be a quality player.

Not sure where is would leave Taka but anyone think something similar could happen?

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Travis November 26, 2015 at 10:45am

I just don't see Taka as a back rower anymore, would only be detrimental to his development. If we do sign Hiku it will be a selection headache, but one that all good teams need.
Wile E. Coyote November 26, 2015 at 10:47am

Someone (apart from Gordon) will be Fullback next year that will free up a spot
French is also in the mix and in a couple of years Tyrell Fuimaono
Ricky November 26, 2015 at 10:54am

Taka & Semi were the best centre/wing combo this season.
They won't be broken up so Taka will stay at centre.
The Offside Eel November 26, 2015 at 11:07am

Takka will stay hiku and Gutherson on the other side the center winger postions can be interchangeable with each other
- Nick > The Offside Eel November 26, 2015 at 11:11am
  
  Agree, if it aint broke. Blah blah blah. Guth and Hiku shoud be interchangable though out the game.
Sparky 74 November 26, 2015 at 11:12am

1. Gordon
2. Semi
3. Taka
4. Hiku
5. Gutherson
Steve November 26, 2015 at 11:16am

I tell ya what though.

1. Gordon

2. Semi

3. Hiku

4. Taka

5. Gutherson

6. Norman

7. Foran

Geez that's a backline that can cause some damage!!!
- GRUNTA - Death of a Salesman > Steve November 26, 2015 at 12:49pm
  
  Take Taka, Gutherson, Norman, Hiku and Semi out due to injuries and it looks quite different.
  :(
- Haynsey38 > Steve November 26, 2015 at 3:55pm
  
  that turns me on big time
Thelilrat November 26, 2015 at 12:03pm

Takairangi has to be next to Semi no question about it