I understand why we've been knocked back but it makes absolutely no sense to do it. I can see justification if we were vying for finals, breaking the rules in this manner to try and make the finals and compete for a premiership is a different kettle of fish to what we asked for. There is no competitive advantage or disadvantage. The sharks are resting stars to avoid injury before the finals, we literally cant even make it beyond this week.
I can see what your saying, it's a rule and we shouldnt be allowed to break it but i think common sense in this situation should prevail given there is no harm that can come of it and only good for the game. Cornish debuting probably puts me in the ground tonight, as it turns out im not going. Media interest, general interest and fan interest would be much higher if Cornish was debuting, and the sharks dont even care about this game.
that all being said, whilst im disappointed for Cornish, i am pleased with the outcome. I personally thought it was a poor selection by a desperate coach to get a W on his record. I see no reason to subject Cornish to this current FG environment of pea hearts. Better of waiting until the new coach comes in and sets the tone for 2014, and we name him our #7 from day one of the off season IMO. I didnt like his chances of a good debut when half the team have already put the cue in the rack this year. It could have been a real confidence denter if he came in, his team mates gave up on him and his debut game was a thumping by an under manned sharks team...
