Aside from obvious, our goal kicker being out we only have two negatives at the moment.
1 - right side edge defence, and
2 - there is a massive, absolutely massive gap between the quality of our starting middles and our bench middles.
Ideas?
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Number 1 is a problem, but it's exacerbated by number 2
It's was clearly noticable when RCG & Junior came back on for their 2nd shifts we suddenly looked dangerous again which took the pressure off our defence. I think we are underusing Bryce Cartwright. I think he could be the key to unlocking our bench.
I think Cartwright is a like for like replacement for Matto. Both players ability to offload and ball play is vital to Parras attack. With Matto not able to play 80 mins in this key position I don't understand why Matto is replaced by Makatoa
Makatoa, Kaufusi, Cartwright out.
Greig, Ogden and Nathan Brown in.
Brown Carty Kaufusi Niukore the bench for me
While Papalli'i plays in the second row the right edge defence will always be suss. We also have young Will who can make a bad read and it puts pressure on the winger.
It wasn't a coincidence that side was tight end of last year with Nuikore there. Marata is a much better defender with good lateral movement.
Swap those two around and not only does the defence improve out wide but we get more leg drive in the middle
Well we tried fixing it with kapow & Klemmer but it wasn't to be. This game will be viewed during the week, we need to be better against South's their defence is great & their attack deadly. I hope to see Brown again I think he would be deadly & a lot of frustration to release.
Coach Arthur and Nathan Brown both need to bury the hatchet, be the bigger man and start talking again for the sake of our finals campaign
Simple get rid off Kaufusi, Niukore, and Makaslower bring in Rodwell, Ogden, Grieg and either Cartwright or Perham. But Super Coach has probably left it too late
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