Gagai would probably have played Origin this year if it wasn't for his f**k up in the emerging camp. Hodges is one injury away from retirement and I don't think he'll play Origin again next year unless he's 100%. Gagai has plenty of reasons to lift and play the brand of football we all know he can play on a consistent basis.
I think he needs to be trialed as our next fullback throughout 2015 and especially in the early parts. If we can offer him the position he naturally plays and he does well in it, it would have to be a pretty big reason to not resign with the club. Said it a few times, I think he's a player that will develop really well in years to come and certainly someone who can play a big role in any potentially success we may have. Yes we have prospects in Sione and Mamo who could easily one day be our fullback, but if they're also capable of filling in our positions, then what's there to lose?
His attack is brilliant and while he doesn't always show it, his passing game can be pretty crisp. He really surprised me against the Chooks filling in for Mullen. If anything came out of 2014 from him, I saw he has a lot more potential in other positions than playing on the edge.
