Also the same height as many other solid hookers in the comp. He seemed to go alright in round 12 making 50 odd tackles. I can’t see any of our current round 1 options doing that.
Not to say we don’t need backs.
But I think we might be underestimating how much we will miss Matterson’s work rate. We aren’t spoiled for metre-eaters and tackling machines (apart from Twal). And without a solid hooker, our middle defence looks weak.
Obviously we need a fullback first but...
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Why haven’t we gone for someone like Nat Butcher? Great work rate and could fill our 13 jersey nicely. Yet to re-sign and could come at a decent price (similar to Matterson). I think he ticks all the boxes?