Hoffman’s 187 and 93 kg so similar to AD (actually just checked Doueihi 1.9m, anyway) and first impression yes skinny as a rake....( I don’t know anything about the guy except I read some definite positive comments about him back a bit)...Although - at least he’s a centre and they must have got him for a reason ...I see Madge debuting/playing Talau over Jennings & Momo over Marsters way too late so to me his non selection doesn’t tell me he shouldn’t be in the team. My question is how good does a new kid have to be or how bad does the person that takes his spot have to be before the kid gets a debut.
Madge used to be famous for spotting and bringing on new blood at Souths? Now he just refuses to do it.Even when a golden opportunity arises..It’s all in the timing Madge. As has been the case with many great debutants.
And if he’s worried about Talau being nervous coz he’s new he’s dreaming and if he was, cheekham isn’t going to fix that. And new blood can mean new life as well.
Watched Hoffman in Canterbury cup a couple of times last year. Didn’t look to have a lot going for him to be brutal, but maybe be worth giving a run or two, I really think we’re out of contention this year but i do think we are starting to look ok for next year so giving the young blokes a taste in a reasonably competitive side, when they are mostly playing well is a good idea. We might have to start looking to give Simpkin a run too, given that’s it highly unlikely Grant will be staying. Momorovski looks to be going ok for Melbourne too which can only be a plus.