So we have one of the last pieces of the puzzle in a half. Even without a big name prop, we still have a very formidable team for next year. Everyone has their own different line-ups and opinions on players, so I may as well post mine for arguments sake
1. Dugan
2. Morris
3. Runciman/Farrell
4. Beale
5. Nightingale
6. Widdop
7. Williams
8. Merrin
9. King/Rein
10. Stockwell
11. Thompson
12. Harrison
13. Creagh
14. Rein/King
15. deBelin
16. Frizzel
17. XXX (one other prop, else Cooper/Hunt)
Plus we've got a decent amount of depth in key positions. HOWEVER, for me the issue that still stands out is the man to bring it all together, Luna Price. Outside of speculation and hoping, there is a chance that he will be here next year, at the very least to start the season.
So the question is: What is classed as a 'pass' for Price next year? Does he have to be in the Top 8? Top 4? Or are you looking for something more qualitative, like an entertaining brand of footy and average of 3+ tries a game? For me, anything outside of the Top 8 finish is a failure with that team, and Top 4 would not be overachieving for a decent coach, but what does everything else think?
1. Dugan
2. Morris
3. Runciman/Farrell
4. Beale
5. Nightingale
6. Widdop
7. Williams
8. Merrin
9. King/Rein
10. Stockwell
11. Thompson
12. Harrison
13. Creagh
14. Rein/King
15. deBelin
16. Frizzel
17. XXX (one other prop, else Cooper/Hunt)
Plus we've got a decent amount of depth in key positions. HOWEVER, for me the issue that still stands out is the man to bring it all together, Luna Price. Outside of speculation and hoping, there is a chance that he will be here next year, at the very least to start the season.
So the question is: What is classed as a 'pass' for Price next year? Does he have to be in the Top 8? Top 4? Or are you looking for something more qualitative, like an entertaining brand of footy and average of 3+ tries a game? For me, anything outside of the Top 8 finish is a failure with that team, and Top 4 would not be overachieving for a decent coach, but what does everything else think?