He was back 3 weeks when we had the woeful Naiqama/Tighe halves. Also better then Foster at 7.
Part of the reason. I was against getting Carney besides him being a 6 was it locks up both halves leaving no room for Evans or Scarlett to come in.
Ive been very critical of of Ivan and Gus this season but you are something else Franklin.
Seriously give them credit for promoting the 20s to windsor. Don't be annoyed they aren't doing in the order you want.
Its obvious there is a plan to get these guys NSW cup and then eventually NRL experience for the best of them.
Edit: Also to not want to sign an Origin player and former Dally M half when our club and its fans have been crying out for a half for years just to save a spot for unproven u20s halves is about the most ridiculous thing ive read all year.
You don't not sign good players because you have a kid or two who might be good. If the kids turn out as expected then it creates depth and competition for spots, if they dont then atleast you signed the good player when you had the chance.
Kids need to earn their spots, not be annointed when they havent even played a game. There is a lot ofhalves that starred in the NYC that havent worked out in FG or atleast were not ready to go straight out of NYC.
Its more then likely Evans and Scarlet wont be ready for a starting spot until the are 22-23. The next couple of weeks will be a good indication whether Evans will be ready earlier then that or not, but unless he absolutely tears NSW cup a new asshole for a couple weeks I epect him to play out most of the season in NSW cup and NYC.