@pHyR3 said:
I think we can mould some of our props into back rowers. Buchanan could be one, solid leg speed for a young guy. Also, BMM. We MUST get the best out of him before we simply have to let him go. He's clearly gonna be another Fifita, maybe not quite as good. But he has some solid unearthed talent.
I agree with this, Buchanan has a good motor like Woods, but doesn't have as much impact in attack, this will improve with experience and a bit more strength which he'll pick up over the next couple of years, but I think he's a good option at 13 along with Sue, as they both defend well in the middle and aren't afraid to hit the ball up regularly.
I know Gavet can play prop, but we have Woods, Galloway, Seumanufagai and Taupau who are all 110kg and offer good go forward. For this reason I'd consider Gavet as a backrower given our backrow options have not been impressive this year and are not making nearly enough metres compared to what we used to get out of Ellis and Heighno each week. We've gone from getting a good 100 metres in attack to 50, which is terrible and it shows as we make the least metres in the comp, or close to it.
Blair is frustrating as hell. Rarely gets driven backwards, always gets a quick play the ball but always seems averse to getting stuck into things and making the 12-15 hitups each game he should be doing. I'd like to consider him a backup prop but it's hard to really find a spot for him at full strength because he just doesn't do enough IMO to warrant a starting spot if everyone is fit and firing.
It's just a matter of time before Sirro ends up in the backrow, it could happen as early as next year if he puts on another 3-4kg. Fulton gives his all each week but is going to be swamped by a few blokes who are over 100kg and dent the line. I think with the emergence of a few players this year, next year looks to be building up nicely.
