The Experiment

With the idea of Hayne being moved to 5/8th, people wonder, will the experiment that failed to ignite anything last year, now pay dividends one and a half seasons on. This blog will discuss the options available to the team:

Hayne to 5/8: Our most potent attacking player. Has a mean cut out pass, that really hasn't been hitting the target as of late, will moving him here improve that, or will it be another failed attempt. Hayne, while he may come across as egotistical, will be willing to do the team thing, if he is asked to fill these boots.

Hayne staying at fullback: The Dally M player of the year, from fullback, has just not lived up to the form he has shown. While there have been glimpses of his brilliances, it would seem not enough to spark the team to score more than 6 points in a game. Should DA persist with the most explosive fullback, when on his game, or will a move ignite the spark that is needed?

Humble to 5/8: With the sale of KK, will we see a permanent move to 5/8 for Humble? In my opinion, he hasn't looked out of place at 6 in only his second game of the year there. I would like to see the ball get into his hands more as he is quick and agile, haven't seen enough of his passing game to make a comment (someone who as seen the player on occasion can comment about this) but could be a good option at 6.

Humble to fullback: Which is most likely going to lead to Hayne moving to 5/8. Again, just like he is at 5/8, is solid, but does seem to have a trouble under the high ball. I will go out on a limb and say that he was at fault for the first Bronco's try last night as he didn't really attack the ball. We also saw this against the Sharks where he didn't attack the ball which lead to a try. Humble is very quick and agile, and if gets the right protection with the high ball, can be a very dangerous fullback and support player.

Robson to halfback: The halfback that took us to finals last year without doing anything rather spectacular. People are arguing that Mortimer can't keep a ball in the in goal to gain line drop out's, I seem to remember similar arguments about Robson who couldn't do this either last season. Solid at halfback, may give some stability in the halves as he doesn't look for the miraculous play, unlike younger players can do.

Mortimer staying at halfback: The only thing I can say with about 75% certainty, Mortimer will be halfback for the rest of the year. DA loves the guy, and to a more important point, stability in the halves is what is needed right now. While Mortimer does look clueless, it is important to remember the guy is only 20-21 and has a lot of time to improve. I am aware, although, that many people want to see a premiership as soon as possible, and Mortimer just isn't a premiership winning halfback. Although consistency in the halves, and this consistency needs to start as soon as possible, is just as important to achieve.

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