Think most posters have a general consensus that with who was available it's a pretty good side. The exception is creagh and most seem to like the extra prop idea with either woods, galloway or mannah all an option.
If Williams or sims was available then I would have them as bench back rower in place of creagh and use gallen up front when needed.
But with those guys out I think gallen gives us more as a back rower who can play tight as well a weapon on the right edge.
Therefore you look at the value if Ben creagh vs another big man. Based on game one and club form I would back the other prop, particularly as last game ricky used creagh in the middle anyway.
On grant, happy for him his form is good and between tamou, grant, Galloway, merrin, woods and mannah nsw prop stakes are looking good.
On mannah his form has been a little up and down, but part of that is how sparingly he has been used in some games. I like him because he has great drive through the initial contact nd then a fast play the ball, great to attack off. He also has a great attitude, never say die similar to hannant.
But as I said all those props are going well so can,t knock any if them being picked.
A shame Williams and sims are hurt as they add that physical x factor.
Also no utility needed, if you had a gidley or Craig wing fine but we don't. And Lewis has played every spot in the back line bar fullback in his career. Plus bird has played heps of six meaning carney or Pearce could move to 9 if Farrah injured. That side could cover one or two injuries to backs/halves/hookers and that's all you need, anything beyond that you're stuffed anyway.
