Would seriously consider blooding Phillips this week, Even if Yeo backs up dont really want him playing 80 if we can avoid it. Also Biz and Dyl coming off injuries and will definitely play 80 on wednesday, not sure they will be risked, I know we are desperate but it doesnt help us if they get hurt.
We havent shown anywhere near the improvement we needed in defence or with our discipline, we arent going on a run. Even against the cowboys with the origin guys, how do we score 30 and not win, ridiculous. Lets gets some experience into another couple young guys over the back end of this year. Philips is looking good in cup, he is a prospect no doubt but hes already playing big minutes against adults in the middle, lets see if he can step up. So far Patea and Hasset have, hopefully they can continue that, we find one more good young forward and all of sudden we have something to work with going forward.
As far as Casey goes, we just have to stick with him. He is a star in the making i have no doubt. He has a lot to learn so if we may as well just play him all year and hopefully he gets all his rookie issues sorted this year while it doesnt really matter anymore if he is stuffing up.