Ok.
First of all what I noticed early.
Dogs have little skill but noticebally more effort. There kick chase line was twice as good.
We have some players who show energy. Others are lacklustre.
BA can not coach our attack. Either bring in an attacking coach or sack BA and he can be defensive coach.
MJ showed no energy last night
Taka issue is he has been moved to an area where we need upgrading.
Tepai had a break out game. He played tough. Stays in 2nd row. Manu can be the other. Niakuore has 5 more games to show if he realy warrant the bench spot. If not id look to buy a top line 2nd rower.
Bevan well. He is only suited to games when it goes a certain way. Not a grind. We either play him at fullback or when Fergo comes he is released to go elsewhere.
I'd like to see Guth and Hayne in centres with Bevan given 1yr at fullback.
I'd persist with Mahoney. No need to buy a hooker.
Mannah will struggle to make the side.
I see Alvaro,Terepo,Jnr,Lane as our 4 props. I'd expect Evans to realy fire up.
I know mannah does heaps of work but so many times he also gets pushed back and doninated.
Between Norman and Moses I would chose Norman. Moses has no patience. I want it now mentality. It seems as soon as Eels go behind he panics. I have lost patience in him. Its a catch 22 cause if he plays well in 2019 he will want his 1mill plus. Add his defensive deficiencies and unlike say Maloney who is gar more consitant or Thurston to make up for weakness.
Where our halves much better then the dogs rookies?
I'd look at bringing in if available a gun 2nd rower and another winger. Thats would be all.
Happy to release some of these guys if better opportunities come.Obviously not all of them.
Mannah
Taka
MJ
French
W.Smith
Norman
Moses
Vave