The non-half you would target for 2018

So this is a follow-on to Miatch's blog about halves who might be available for 2018.

The blog was pretty much based on the scenario of what happens if Gutho at six doesn't pan out.

I'm pretty bullish on the fact that Gutho is going to be a cracker six, and Norman will relish the extra responsibility of being the seven.

So if we don't need a half, and the suggestion is we have enough room for another marquee player, who do we take a crack at.

I said in that blog I'd go for the next big thing at hooker, and he's not a marquee player but the guy I'd be looking at is Lachlan Croker.

He's better known as a half, but at 185cm, I think he's perfectly suited for nine. If he trained for that position, he'd play at 95kg+ and he'd give you that extra bit of playmaking I think would suit us with two strong running halves. He's already played first grade and performed well in reserves aged 19 and I have no doubt he's an NRL quality player.

I know the Raiders have an enormous opinion on him, but they look to have their spine locked in for the foreseeable future. They will no doubt try and keep him around as a utility but I reckon if you offer him the first grade nine jersey and a decent contract, he just may be the long-term answer to the nine role.

If Gutho works out, who should we be targeting for 2018?

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Replies

Ron September 21, 2016 at 5:24pm

Poor kid. Phil has already cursed him.
- Bizlack > Ron September 21, 2016 at 8:47pm
  
  And gutho for 6, and Norman with extra responsibility
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- 1Eyed Eel September 21, 2016 at 5:36pm
  
  Yeh, I went looking for a hooking target and came up with Croker. I know it can be risky to take a punt on a kid but as we have De Gois, we're in a position where we can take a bet on someone.
The French Fullback #1 September 21, 2016 at 5:32pm

I think that sportsbet ad with "the curse" features you Phil! Don't do it to Gutho too!
- 1Eyed Eel > The French Fullback #1 September 21, 2016 at 5:37pm
  
  :-P
Recycled Rod 'Dis Stain' September 21, 2016 at 5:40pm

Ennis.

Throw the book at him, commentary can wait!

He's not injury prone and has had his best year ever.

Money talks.
- the boss > Recycled Rod 'Dis Stain' September 21, 2016 at 11:29pm
  
  X2
Hugo September 21, 2016 at 5:43pm

Sorry Phil, I'm still hearing that Gutho will be playing centre and we are still looking at a halfback.
- Recycled Rod 'Dis Stain' > Hugo September 21, 2016 at 5:46pm
  
  I love Guthoerson as a player but geez he looks uncoordinated as a half..
- Hugo > Hugo September 21, 2016 at 5:54pm
  
  Gutho will be a tremendous player...just what im hearing.