This is my preference for next year at least. We really need to shore up the edge defence on either side of the field, especially given we may have an inexperienced half working with Kata on the left next year. Harris is going to have his hands full there. A lock rotation may offer more penetration with 2 guys in that role. Just need them to jointly match Mannerings solo defensive efforts in the middle.
It's my preference too - been bitching about it for 2 years now. Even when Simon has been scoring it's when he drifts wide... it's just his best position.
Buuuut... we've done such a horrific job in getting guys in the door (and retaining the cream that was already here) I'm not sure we've got the ability to field 6 middles of NRL standard. Gavet, Satae, Vete, Lisone, Pulu? Blair? (great - two middle recruits with little go-forward and just overall very concerning workrates... but at least they have an offload, right? because SK has shown a real appreciation for the offload of course...)
It would help if Jazz was being played as a 13 consistently in NSW cup to prep him for a potential takeover there (he has workrate, if not size - and enough footwork to break tackles in the NYC.. but he just hasn't played enough in the middle at even NSW cup to judge him accurately there as to the question of him being able to bring those tackle breaks against a higher standard of opponent), but it seems as though they are content to ignore long term development in favour of just throwing him in wherever fits. Bell isn't the answer.
Jai Arrow still not confirmed as signed by the Titans... hijacking that would be a masterstroke. Throw big money (I mean serious $$$, the kind to make him consider a move), he's worth it if you're moving Simon wide. Huge defensive workload (to help with missing Simon in the middle), but an actual middle going forward - with a fantastic offload.
