Be really happy to move Connor on, his contract finishes this year, and it opens up a dev spot.
It does makes me sad too, cause the guy is a dragon thru and thru (was on the podcast recently, has only ever wanted to play for us.. that was his life goal) and I recall 2-3yrs ago Wishart & Mullheisen trialled together at 1st grade hooker.. and I think Mulheissen looked the better player at the time.. but since then Connor hasnt gotten better at NSW Cup level.. he's solid no doubt.. but I swear he used to have a kicking game.. that has disappeared, he doesnt run.. though he can tackle and pass, and thats nothing to be ignored.. but at the elite level, you need some little x-factor to justify development... and there must be a dozen kids stuck behind 1 or 2 gun hookers at a given club.
We do need to replace him though, Liddle has a good run with injury but we need to bring some one in I would say.. I dont think the JF kids are banging down the door? and HFinau I dunno.. I need to see more minutes I think.. hes nippy yes, maybe a dedicated 14? But I feel like we deserve a genuine gun hooker in our system.. if not to replace Liddle, a young one to put pressure on him and cover injury.. like I think we can do better here.