2019 Bench Utility Player

[possm]

Who do you think will be our 17 on the bench in 2019?

 

[Belta]

I’d like to see Robson used to interchange McInnes. I think we are to predictable in attack at times. Id like too see if Robson can offer a point of difference in attack. I see Meninga interchanged Cook tonight so it’s not that left wing.

 

[KiamaSaint]

Who do you think will be our 17 on the bench in 2019?

We get 17 bench players in 2019? Surely we are Premiership favourites even with Mary as coach.

 

[KiamaSaint]

We get 17 bench players in 2019? Surely we are Premiership favourites even with Mary as coach.

Actually, what am I thinking??? Mary will still only use 16 players.

 

[muzby]

Who do you think will be our 17 on the bench in 2019?

Korbin Sims will wear the 17.

I reckon our utility will wear the 14.

 

[Saints Forever]

Mann, Robson or Field, takenyour pick.

 

[nontime111]

hope Field and Robson get HEAPS of damn gametime!!

 

[Dragonslayer]

At this point in time its very difficult to even guess who will be our #17.

Mann isn't confirmed as going yet.
We are supposedly interested in Hayne or Norman or whoever to fill a void in our backline. Signing one will create a domino effect imo. If one of them play fullback then Dufty to ?

One thing for certain is that one of Mann (if he stays), Dufty, Robson (who should be the #17 in reality) or Field. The other 3 bench spots are pretty much set with K.Sims, Lawrie and Leilua.

 

[Frank Facer]

I would much rather Dufty at fullback than Norman.

As for the utility, I would have Aitken penciled in for that role. He could come on and play in the forwards. I think he would be better than Mann at playing in the forwards. He could also cover centre if a back got injured. I doubt that Mann will be here next year.

The question is, do we actually need to go in with a utility that can cover the backline in case of injury? Are we better off going in with 4 genuine forwards on the bench? If a forward gets injured early in the game and we have someone like Mann on the bench, we are effectively down to only 2 reserve forwards. The other option is to play Robson on the bench. I know he can play backrow, but I see him as an out and out hooker.

If we got Norman, I would play him halfback and move Hunt to hooker. If that was the case, then I would definitely have Robson on the bench. He could give Hunt a rest and if there was an injury to a back, then Hunt could go to halfback or 5/8 and Widdop could be moved to either fullback or centre if there was an injury to a fullback, centre or winger.

 

[nontime111]

great work!! Ive been thinking this all week...I do like Aitken, just not at centre....I think hed be a gun 17 as hes so strong can really break the line, and could cover in both the forwards or backs better than Mann

 

[dragon thomo]

I also think Aitkin would make a better utility than a full time centre. I still believe Field has not got the defence for NRL.

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Mann, Hayne ( if bad attitude ) or McCrone.

 

[blacksafake]

At this point in time its very difficult to even guess who will be our #17.

Mann isn't confirmed as going yet.
We are supposedly interested in Hayne or Norman or whoever to fill a void in our backline. Signing one will create a domino effect imo. If one of them play fullback then Dufty to ?

One thing for certain is that one of Mann (if he stays), Dufty, Robson (who should be the #17 in reality) or Field. The other 3 bench spots are pretty much set with K.Sims, Lawrie and Leilua.

Pretty much agree but I reckon L plate will still use Latimore because he’s experienced & he knows what he’ll get. Not that I agree

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Marketo.

Other than him, SGI don’t have a utility player.

 

[BLM01]

Need someone that can fill in for the halves..so Mann..but when he goes...god knows, Field cant defend for long periods. I guess we better recruit a utility
And if Mary lets JDB anywhere near being a ball player again where he gets tired or lazy in the 2nd half again I will scream. Get him back doing the hard running and ball playing through the line if he needs to for 80. Just watch Sims and Frizz. He did not do it at SOO.

 

[Crush]

Kurt Mann owns that spot.
If he leaves it will be another little scrappy skinny bloke like Mann.
Paul likes the idea of a little back in the forwards.

 

[possm]

Kurt Mann owns that spot.
If he leaves it will be another little scrappy skinny bloke like Mann.
Paul likes the idea of a little back in the forwards.

My goodness, are you on a first name basis with Mary?

 

[Crush]

My goodness, are you on a first name basis with Mary?

Are you on a nickname basis with Paul?

 

[possm]

Are you on a nickname basis with Paul?

My name is PAUL! What is yours?

 

[TomRedVRiver]

McInnes quite obviously needs a rest this year, particularly towards the end of the year approaching finals. Robson coming off the bench for 20-30 minutes a game would offer us a great POD in attack and also give Cam the rest that he needs. We don't need him on the field for 80 minutes week in week out.

It's Robbo's time, he's shown MORE than enough in ISP.