Back rowers aren’t always in the game as much as other players.
In our system most of the go forward and metres gained are from our 1-5, been that way for some time.
Some other sides you frequently see there front rowers having 15-20 runs for 200 metres. We haven’t really seen those sort of numbers for our front rowers for some time. Fish use too not so much in recent times, Moses has always been a 100 metres to 130 metres, rarely have he ever gone above those numbers. Different style, different game plan.
So in respect of Maverick, assuming his game time will be Spencer Lenui minutes, 20 or so, he may only get three or four touches so it’s hard to make an impression in such circumstances. Defence is probably where he may or can make a positive Impression Tomorrow night. Rip in and have a crack that’s all we can expect.
All the focus seems to be on who takes Jerome’s place, I tend to think we need to unearth the next best front rower to take over from JFH and Leota. There’s a few in the wings Luron Patea is one who could develop into something.