I'm alright with that.. even though im one of Sloans critics, given the situation, I think he needs to be there, there is no point reinventing the wheel with 6 weeks to go...when Mathew is back we shall see.
LKT at #18 is big. Surely it means he's been penciled in for first grade next year. It might also mean Flanno has given up on Blaize Talagi unless he's going to be a centre on centre money.
Sloan is back. Bird in the extended reserves. I've been saying for 2 years, I think Bird goes ok as an interchange utility.
If he doesn't fire up now, he probably never will.
Agreed . Flanno takes a big risk every week playing 4 forwards on the bench but putting Bird on the bench eliminates that risk.
I agree that's what Flanno is thinking but I think there is no reason for it. Bird isn't a good backrower or lock but isn't the worst either. Specially if he isn't required to do it for 80min.
I don't see any reason Storms pack is better. It's just their spine is about 10x better. Wingers are also much better. Also a much better coach. Other than that, they aren't that good at all.
Finally. Looking forward to Nict T, Buchanan and LKT playing well because we are going to need them next year.
Hopefully at least Buchanan and LKT get a chance in first grade before the year is out. I guess after this week, due to the Dragons terrible for and against, we'll be practically out of finals contention.