I know it's very early to start speculating about next season....but I'd like to put my 2 cents worth in.
I'm no league expert, but from my observations, the plan for next season in my opinion......
As long as Head fully recovers from his chronic knee injury:
1. Greenshields
6. Hornby
7. Head
Bench: a player like Maitua.......could come on and cover lock or 5/8, and when we suffer our usual injury run, he can come into 5/8 and Hornby moves to 1/2. All in all Muitua could be good utility value for us, especially given our history of injuries.
I just don't see any better options on the market, and Greenshields is playing well enough to command regular first grade spot. I don't know if he has signed with Gold Coast for next year, haven't heard anything official, but I think the Dragons should move now for Head and Greeny, and attempt to sign Muitua at June 30.
All of this is assuming Gaz stays.
I'm no league expert, but from my observations, the plan for next season in my opinion......
As long as Head fully recovers from his chronic knee injury:
1. Greenshields
6. Hornby
7. Head
Bench: a player like Maitua.......could come on and cover lock or 5/8, and when we suffer our usual injury run, he can come into 5/8 and Hornby moves to 1/2. All in all Muitua could be good utility value for us, especially given our history of injuries.
I just don't see any better options on the market, and Greenshields is playing well enough to command regular first grade spot. I don't know if he has signed with Gold Coast for next year, haven't heard anything official, but I think the Dragons should move now for Head and Greeny, and attempt to sign Muitua at June 30.
All of this is assuming Gaz stays.