Galea is a better option than fitzy at 5/8 because we need a player of galea's class out there. Galea's name rarely pops up in a match these days because, for reasons beyond me, they play him in the middle of the field taking hit-ups. Galea is an intelligent player when he has his hands on the ball, but making his role hit-ups down the middle just wipes out most of the positive aspects of his game. I rate galea equal with hodgson in terms of awareness on the field. So, give galea the ball out wide with a bit of space and players outside him and Galea will be able to play his natural game. While fitzy is capable of making a break, his attempts to do so often kills momentum in a set of six and he isn't effective enough at making breaks to justify keeping him out there. Galea runs to the line or moves the ball outwide, and he does both consistantly. Considering the amount of errors we are commiting this season, a consistant player such as Galea should be given a chance at 5/8, not because all options have been tested and he is the last remaing option, but because his style of play is best suited to 5/8. If sheens doesn't want him there then he should be dropped because he isn't an effective running second rower. he will give zero impact all season if he is kept there, which is a shame for a player that talented. I beleieve galea's natural development as a player has led him to the 5/8 position, he has all the skills to perform there and now I think all he needs is the opportunity.
