Good article in today's Newcastle Herald about the halves dilemma. It only focused on the short term problem, but Polglase looks like he is a chance of moving from the wing to five-eighth. This would bring Carmont back into the run on side (apparently he was "rested", and not dropped, from last weeks match).
Smith isn't keen on Karawana as he isn't first grade material yet.
Brown is an option and Smith said that the best game he has ever seen from him was at halfback last year when he scored four tries (premier league). Going against Brown's selection in the halves is his ability to play the backrow and hooker- better suited to a bench spot.
Walsh and Bailey are also liked, but unavailable due to injury.
Kidley is "no chance" of being moved out of fullback. Isn't it great to see him not get shafted like in previous seasons where he would get put into a different position every second week. Smith has finally found him a home., and he loks to be staying there no matter what.