Outs- Houli, Petterd, Batchelor
Ins- Morris, McBean, Vlastuin.
Surely bling Freddie can see the 3 ins are miles better than the 3 outs.
Curious big tone - you didn't rate Petterd's game yesterday? I thought he was in our best half dozen
Not disputing the deficiencies in his game but offers a bit more than a number of others when it comes to putting his body on the line and attacking contests
Didn't think he did much yesterday.
But my 'outs' were not just on yesterday's game. Just think we can do better than Petterd. Honest player but just not good enough IMO.
Morris and Vlastuin are automatic inclusions IMO and McBean I think has earned the chance over a player like Ricky.
My question for you WP is, could you rely on Petterd in a big game to produce his best? Need to work out who can can and who cannot.
IMO when the season is over like it is, you don't play players like Petter if you have players in the twos that could play a similar role and who has been playing well down there.
I agree with you about needing to see what the kids offer and whether they are good enough. I've been banging on about that for weeks now.
Just don't agree with dropping blokes who played their role just to bring back blokes who are available for selection. Petterd is one of the very few players we have that I never walk away from a game and think he didn't give his all. Just think there are a few ahead of him that deserve the axe.
I also know I am in the minority but I don't see Morris as an automatic selection now. His inability to keep his feet at crucial stages and his decision making in relation to when to go the bump or the tackle have been costly. BTW this is something I had concerns about last year (copped a few whacks for it too) and I haven't seen anything this year to change my mind. I see him as a favourite now, therefore by definition an automatic selection.
Then just for good measure throw in the fact that he has an injury that requires surgery then can anyone tell me why we are still playing him when our season is shot?
By all means play the kids but bring them in for those who should be dropped for poor performances not for those who are doing the right thing