Playing a game is a former club agree but that isn't a journeyman. People also seem to forget the fact thatd we'd been an absolute basket case of a club for the best part of a decade and in particular the last 5 years no one wanted to touch us with a 10ft pole. So he came in with f*ck all options got some decent depth signings, put them all to the sword and made them prove their worth. Hell even JDB who's been super solid for us had to earn a one year extension, and in reality that's what we needed. Now 12 months later we've gone from RFM being the biggest name signing to Val, Cookie and Gutho. That in itself is bloody awesome to me.
The couchmen did get a look in though, just because they didn't start the year doesn't mean they didn't get a look in. They were only just 21 at that point and needed to earn their spot and prove themselves to a new coach, they did that and in my opinion are better players because of it. They're still developing and Egan will likely do the same this year. I hope they get the first tray at a full year in 2025.
Also on BMM I strongly disagree that he was playing badly, he had one his better years in a long while. Shorter stints, simple game plan and made a big impact up the middle when he came on, in particular leading into half time. We looked a lot better with him on then bench than RFM or Lawrie and it was disappointing he went out with the injury.
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