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No it isn't interesting that the coach doesn't want to send the message to the squad that defence is optional by dropping the centre who didn't cost us the game with their defence.
The Whare thing is more a long term discussion. Also I'll take a rookie with less than 10 games in the position missing a few tackles while learning over a centre who does nothing.
Edwards in good form improves our backline. Definitely.
It didn't stop them winning comfortably against a previously unbeaten side. The value of being able to slow down the PTB is immense. Manly did the same thing in the latter stages against the Broncos. They were called for six agains but this turned out to be no penalty at all. I'm sure these are the two games Annesley was on about.
He is limited in attack and slow for an outside back. His defensive value is ignored. That's why some want him dropped. It will happen one day. Mansour is in the same boat, although both offer other advantages otherwise they wouldn't be there.
IMO his defence has slipped. Don't get me wrong, he's still a quality defender, but nowhere near as good as he used to be. I don't think we can keep such a one-sided player in the team. Especially since we struggle for points as it is.
