I dont often critique any of your posts GNR as I respect your input,however,Hastings has been an inspiration to this team this year at halfback,he was missed for 3 games while suspended,came back and the team played very well,he is also carrying an injury but gets on the field to hopefully inspire this lot he has to play with...if you and others cant notice the difference between him as the general and Brooks for 9 years,then Im sorry but you are picking on the wrong target in Hastings..
I also think Laurie hasnt really recovered from the broken leg last year mentally,but I suppose we have to give him time to deal with that,if he cant then another has to be found to fill his void...cheers mate...