Host was 'dropped' to get more minutes. Mary has stated that He wants Simms in the middle and Host has earned the right to be first called up on the edge, which is his natural position.
There's a difference between middle and edge players (which many people don't seem to get) but Host deserves that spot.
My opinion to Host differs to yours.
I dont think he has done anything to "deserve" a spot.
Granted he has had limited minutes, but he hasnt shown anything at all to say he deserves a spot imo.
Simms is better suited as a back rower. He doesnt offer the impact up front of Vaughan, Packer, AhMau.
Put him in place of frizz, he can pump out big minutes.
And put a Big body on the bench to replace Simms in the front row rotation.
Kerr has been really impressive in NSW cup... give him a run.
Bench: AhMau, Kerr, Havilli and Milne/Sele.
McInnes is looking very good for a SOO spot, give Havilli some time from now to get ready.
Vaughan, Frizz, and Jdb are all also looking good for SOO... give Sele and Kerr and Host some time also to get our depth ready.
Dugan isnt an issue... we can cover that loss with nighty/mann/ and milne all ready to go.
We need players ready to jump in for McInnes, Vaughan, Jdb and Frizz in a worst case scenario.
Kerr is looking the most likely to replave Vaughan with his size and footwork.
Simms can move to lock and Host can take over Frizz if he proves himself..
All need time to show what they got.