Well on talent inu should be in there before perret.
But Perret has peformed well and done everything asked of him, he seems to have the right attitude. I am not totally disgusted re: that decision. Kearney appears to be rewarding him being loyal.
As for Inu he hasnt played well at all this year and hasnt really got into any form at all. I thought he should have played last week to see how he went.
As for Mannering at centre I dont mind. Firstly because he doesnt run the ball enough at back row or very strongly but still deserves his spot. At centre he can pick and choose his moments. But still have a heavy workload on defense.
Kearney and Bennett had to make some hard calls, bar having leulauai in the 17 I can live with them.
Apparently Harrison got players player his offloads lead to two crucial tries. Also Manu was in good form back end of the season. With them there is much more strike power Sa should have offered that but didnt. Which explains why Mannering got moved as opposed to inu or sa coming in.
Also we arent privy to what goes on at training. I dont think certain players are out of favour as such, despite major injuries there still is a lot of competition.
With both sides not showing their cards early. Wouldnt be surprised if Luke does start and Leuluai starts on the bench. With thomas coming on to play halfback.
Because as a halfback he is average, as a Hooker he isnt even NSW Cup standard would easily be behind Rangi Chase, Billy Ngawini etc and they are fringe NRL.
He is a nice guy but after last week they should of dropped him.
Im excited bar Cayless the pack of forwards are very exciting and dynamic Hopefully they have a hooker equally as dynamic in Luke leading them around.
