With Ava out, who comes in?

[MightyTiger]

Ava went of with what looked like a fairly serious injury to his shoulder. Who comes in? Brown, BMM? Whats everyones thoughts?

 

[fergiefurr]

Potter said after the game he didn't think it was too serious. Hopefully he might be ok for next week.

If not I'd bring Paterson in and have Blair spend time at prop.

 

[Newtown]

Patterson is a handy replacement.

 

[softlaw]

Patterson is a handy replacement.

They're very different types of player & Potter seems to me to really want to replace like with like.
Not sure who he'll pick but I'm guessing if Patterson comes back in it will be for Akaoula and a prop will come in for Ava.
Buchanan or Brown maybe although I have no idea how they played today and both are only short term back from injury. Are ay of the NSW Cup props playing out of their skin atm?

 

[MightyTiger]

I think your right, Patterson might be very handy from the bench. Showed that not only can he play second row but can cover the centres if required. IMO just provides that versatility of being able to cover a few positions.

 

[MightyTiger]

I watched the NSW cup game today and brown still looks short of a run, but played okay for the time he was on. BMM lacked discipline, gave a couple of silly penalties away, made a few errors and looked a bit out of condition.

 

[Guest]

Potter said after the game he didn't think it was too serious. Hopefully he might be ok for next week.

If not I'd bring Paterson in and have Blair spend time at prop.

Yeah I'd bring in Paterson. Ava is only playing about 20 minutes as it is, and Gavet can play prop also, whereas Patto can slot into the backrow and play the same role as Gavet is doing at the moment.