1. Disagree on that, the top fullbacks make more than they miss, he should have done better - but at the end of the day, Bodene and Tui screwed up more
2. Simialr defensive issues aside, I am not sure how RTS could be considered below Fus as a fullback? Fusitua hasn't played there much yet, RTS has demonstrated what he can do, at the Roosters and even here among a team that was woeful he was doing everything he could.
Anyway, if he doesn't play full back they should offload him, too much money to have tied up in a winger
If everyone is fit and firing start of 2017 then Futs and Manu/Maumolo as wings, RTS fullback. That's how it has to be surely.
What to do with Tui will continue to be the conundrum.
With Robson and TL gone next year - its either Tui or Hingano at 6.
If all the wraps on Hingano are on the money then surely he will start there next year and Tui will be utility and first cab off rank for wing/fullback/half/center spot when injuries or bad form.
Not great for him but that seems to be his current value to the team. As such a class player, even as a utility he still has to get significant game time each match as an impact player ....but that is going to be the tough bit as none of those positions you tend to bring on an impact player.
Tui's versatility is somewhat of a double edged sword for him.
Hingano 6 and Tui bench utility is more use to the team even if they are both equally good at 6.
Bit of a Lance Hohaia situation - you want him on the field but where?? Lance could often come on at hooker.
All in all its a good problem for the club - quality in key positions and a quality player who can cover them.
Not sure how this will work with the interchange though. Three forwards and Tui? When no injuries in a game maybe Manu/Maumolo come into the forwards during the second half and Tui takes wing position?
Most likely scenario though is of course an injury and Tui slots in long term in one of those positions. And no plodson, TL, or hopefully, Jono Wright to clog Tui's opportunity. I would never have Maumolo and Manu as wings together so if Fish went down, Tui get's a wing spot. But if Manu went down, Maumolo would be replacement and Tui stays utility.
Going to interesting next year. Our roster is pretty good really. Especially the backline now which is somewhat of a change considering its mudness the past few years. Forwards not as good overall though.
