DA is doing a great job filling in. Love his effort.
But let’s be serious… his passing play isn’t there yet and not sure if a team targets Nicho that we can switch a whole game plan to him.
Trindall is still the player we need to win it I feel.
But Atkinson has a massive role within the team, will play a lot over Origin with Trindall, and needs to stay ready should something happen to Nicho or Trindall.
Everyone is really putting in and is great.
I'll bite as I honestly don't know who is the best fit.
DA is a better defender. DA is a better runner. DA's kicking is waaaaay better than I believed but I am not sure if it is better BT because circumstances have been different. DA is that running, direct fullback style threat. Even tonight at DH coming out of trouble he took a great run from that helped break the pressure by throwing a dummy and getting a out when they didn't expect it. DA has shown he can run a game plan without Nicho.
BT and Nicho have played a lot more. BT is a fit within the squad and system. BT is a more traditional player next to Nicho. BT has shown he can run a game plan without Nicho (storm win in the past). Sometimes I worry they both look at the other to drive the ship as both are dominant but combine well.
If you asked me 3 weeks ago I wouldn't have entertained this conversation. DA has been fantastic for the style we have played. Do we play too fancy with BT and Nicho? Is there too many thoughts there vs our strengths? DA forces us to play that direct style of footy where as BT and Nicho imo make us push it more to the edges.