The roster is in a mess, especially the backline. Some players have been extended this year who we really should have just let go - Dufty, Pereira - some untried players signed for two years when they should have been signed for one - Ravalawa, Pearson - some signed long term who did not display the form to warrant a long term contract - Aitken, Lafai - and some who should have been extended another year - Timm, Kerr.
We need a major clean out of players because the easy option was taken prior to 2020 and because we are rumoured to be over the cap for 2020.
It is very clear to me that we have a mess.
But you like Rav & Pearson over Periera, Lafai & Aitken and had them in your 2020 side...what happened?
Dufty has improved some facets of his game this year...especially in recent weeks..others have not.
And if we bag Dufty's defence..then the whole team except for Cam are to blame.
Attacking options are null and void as they they have to come up with individual brilliance outside the game plan to spark anything.
I would like the team better coached before throwing Dufty out with the rubbish
Aitken was in some sort of good form when re-signed 3 years ago but has not improved and gone backwards...then again so has our playing style
Agree Lafai had a big pre season and first few games in 17 as playing for a contract and has been a passenger ever since even when winning.
Periera deserved a chance but obviously this year has not been able to raise the bar..nor has our game.
I'd keep Periera / Dufty + Rav, Kerr & Timm out of that lot even for depth if someone better came in...and judge them with a better coach.