I don’t feel that is out of desire, more so an instruction.The thing is though Madden this past couple of weeks has basically been taking all the responsibility because Brooks hasn't.
I thought since game 1 this year our focal point or our field set up had been more akin to open side from right to left not round the other way (meaning Brooks controls the blind and chimes in more than controls the open).
Bit of change of direction from having players wrap around Brooks in past years.
Losing Hastings, we probably wanted to continue that shape with Madden as the alternative halve but not go away with what has been worked on in the off season.
If you look closely enough you’ll see what I mean.
However and I hate repeating it but until Madden came in these last few games we were still relying on Brooks’ kicking game.
Hastings has recorded 90 kicking metres in 2 games. Last time he was a half in the NRL he was posting 72 meters a game. Big difference from the 250 / 260 kicking meters from Brooks and Madden.
Does anyone have any insight from his Wigan days to counter this point?