He is better than Fonua and probably Nofo too and that is all that matters. Even if it's only by 10% it's an upgrade and let's use it to our benefit. I'd go with Marsters and Matterson in the centre and Jennings and Thompson on the wing. Although I do worry about Thompson under the high ball.
Agree with u.Regarding Thompson although his on the small side which makes him a target of opposition kickers he more than makes up for this by the quality of the rest of his game.His a tough little bugger who puts his body on the line in defence & can certainly sniff out a try.
Although Fonua is a beast his poor lateral movement & poor defensive reads along with Nofa’s illiteracy in defence places these 2 at the bottom
of pecking order re our outside backs vying for selection in the team.
Certainly very curious as to who our 2-5 will b for opening game coz this is clearly the thinnest part of our squad re quality.Hence won’t b surprised to find Benji in the centres.
The player I’m expecting to b a major improver & give Madge a pleasant headache re selecting the 17 is McQueen.He has a major point to prove as the impostor Cleary treated him with disdain whereas there’s much respect between mcqueen & his previous coach Madge.
To demonstrate what an arrogant inept prick Cleary is he didn’t speak to mcqueen for 6 months & at the end of season review McQueen’s team-mates had to hold him back from belting the merkin.