Murray
Depth is much better this year. Charley Murray looks a lot better (after a full pre season). I think he’ll be ahead of Maverick… and Twal has been surprisingly good starting at 13 , until the games opens up and someone like Latu, Murray ect come on. I’m not as worried about 13 as I was...
Jake Averillo is a good option at centre. I think the only reason he isn’t signed is the $. We have a lot of depth in our squad. I’d prefer to lock in the cream of our squad at this stage than sign others for big $. If you got Averillo for under $400K then yes.
Once fit to play, I’d like to see how Skelton goes at right centre in State Cup. Geez he can hit in defence. Then he would be competing with Herbert for the right centre position behind Toa. I’d keep Masi on the left wing (& left centre if May was injured)
I think the NRL website must not have got the memo earlier. They have fixed it now for the first game and adjusted the team list to include the 6 man bench.
Im not surprised Cleary got off. Just grateful a Badger wasn’t reffing. Casey would have reviewed the footage and sent Maka off for attacking Cleary’s shoulder with his head.
You could having him on the bench and play a stint at 2nd row. Once back to full fitness, he’ll be next picked on the wing (behind Maka or Turuva). If he comes back via State Cup, I’d like to see Skelton tried at right centre.