Few options to replace Waqa next week, with a 9 day turn around we have time to develop a game plan in order to accomodate whoever we select. Plus Opacic will be on that side to assist with the new winger on that side.
Firstly, Perham is an option to go straight on the wing, i am not sure if BA would go with it as he prefers proper wingers. Perham can occupy the wing role he is too talented not to, but BA may prefer a bigger player to be on the wing. But Perham is favourite, even if he goes to centre and Opacic to wing.
Next is Niukore to centre and Opacic to the wing, allows Niukore to steady his way back to fitness and will be a strong right side defence. Niukore has excellent ball skills at centre and Opacic backs up nicely.
Another is Naiduki as he is in 30 man squad, though he has not appeared in the last two NSW cup games but has been named in the team list squads. So not sure if he is hurt or not. Naiduki is more the type of winger BA prefers but Perham's talent and 10 NRL games is a bit better than Naiduki who is a risk.
Sam Loizou could be a nice option, still 19 but has had more experience in NSW cup and gets better every week. Bigger body and can hold his own in defence, alongside Opacic he would be ok. Has an NRL game under his belt so would be a nice opportunity to expand upon it.
A very long shot is Matthew Komolafe, has replaced Naiduki the last two weeks and scored 3 tries. Might be a bit young yet as he has only had 2 games in NSW cup, 18-19 years of age also. But this is a massive long shot but he is coming along nicely for the future.
Zac Cini is another if we want to upgrade him, has 4 games of experience, bit on the smaller side as a winger but better than nothing to be fair, has been good in NSW cup playing wing and centre.
If i was to predict, it is between Perham and Loizou for me, maybe Niukore but i think BA would rather have some speed on the flank and keep Opacic inside.
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Is Russell back soon?
We need speed & a metre eater out of the red zone.
JA is the best option.
Oh dear lord Bert, you are seriously looking for an argument and annoy people aren't you haha
Just light banter LB. Nothing more.
I know Beet haha I like it haha
Why cant we slot Matt onto wing?
Lol have to pay that.
Hopefully Blake will be ok. If not then Naiduki, or Opacic to wing and Perham to centres
I think parramatta have agreed to a 2 year deal with Esan masters,
Noooooo
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