Makasini is a different character and Benji would have learnt a lot from the Galvin situation.
Benji gave Galvin too much pump up and Galvin was completely selfish.
Given the round 2 start they’d still be doing preseason fitness. I wouldn’t be surprised if older players are a bit slow until round 2. Benji mentioned they’ll pull back on fitness at round 1.
He’s probably playing within himself a bit too so he doesn’t get injured.
Even if Patrick Herbert just comes in and is solid defensively, we have enough strike power elsewhere.
Naden's biggest issue was his brain explosions and defensive reads. If Herbert gets that right we're ahead.
I personally wouldn't be playing Makasini at right centre for now. It's one of the...
I don't think it's an issue if Bula goes. Once again, if he doesn't want to be here then fine. There's plenty of talented players coming through.
From what we've seen of Attard and Brookes, in the right environment they'll develop into good first-graders.
Also, the sooner we get Moses out of our...