I reckon in the 2 games Lovett has played on edge (one as a centre) he has got us on the front foot far more effectively than Sue did out wide.
Sure IMO looks far more suited to the middle than the edge to me.
As for Ava, he is improving, last year he ended on his back almost everytime, getting a slow PTB, this year he has fixed that, which is terrific. Only drama with Ava is he doesnt work hard from marker and once he gets tired can be an issue in defence. I reckon they have got it spot on with him at the moment, just a couple shortish stints gets the best of Ava.
With lodge out, this team is the most balanced Ive seen.
There is a question, who misses the bench. Does Buchannan miss out or play the role that Santi has playing ( a high work rate 20-25 minutes)
I suspect Santi misses out, but Id go the other way and leave out Buchannen.
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