Has been mentioned (both positively and negatively) but I'm tempted by Wilkie who is only in 4% of teams. Agree with the JS concerns that have been raised but he would be instead of Duursma who also has JS concerns. There is much less depth at Saints than at Port and the role he plays can be very lucrative. If he plays well there's a spot for him, and I always err towards older cash cows if possible.
Has been mentioned (both positively and negatively) but I'm tempted by Wilkie who is only in 4% of teams. Agree with the JS concerns that have been raised but he would be instead of Duursma who also has JS concerns. There is much less depth at Saints than at Port and the role he plays can be very lucrative. If he plays well there's a spot for him, and I always err towards older cash cows if possible.
Brander was named and has traveled to Brisbane... That hip knock was in an intra-club before the JLT. He played 2 JLT games after that knock. It was nothing at all.
Don't think Brander will find games easy to come by. We know JK will likely be back next week and Cripps the week after and Rioli hopefully next week... So that leaves 3 of Brander, Allen, Petruccelle and Waterman to lose there spots. Brander should pick up games at times this season when injuries present, but don't count on him for a solid 8-9 games to start the year... At least not this year.
Brander was named and has traveled to Brisbane... That hip knock was in an intra-club before the JLT. He played 2 JLT games after that knock. It was nothing at all.
Don't think Brander will find games easy to come by. We know JK will likely be back next week and Cripps the week after and Rioli hopefully next week... So that leaves 3 of Brander, Allen, Petruccelle and Waterman to lose there spots. Brander should pick up games at times this season when injuries present, but don't count on him for a solid 8-9 games to start the year... At least not this year.
I've ended up batting a little deeper in the forward line to avoid this scenario...have gone with Moore F5, Drew/Setters/Parker F6/7/8
Not a set up for all, but really trying to avoid those forward rookies who will play one or two games and we never see again, I feel like Balta and Petrucelle may fit that bill....I also may be very wrong