After watching Kahu's game vs. Cowboys, I think he is a better fit than Maranta on the wing. We all understand that Maranta is a favourite son of the Broncos, and he is safe under the high ball, but I think kahu has more to offer. Even though we havent seen much of his aeriel prowess, i think he has the potential to defuse bombs and score off bombs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B1E3DI7fzA
If Hoffman does happen to stay, I'd say keep him on the wing or at least swap with Copley into centre, which will then push Kahu out.
But in all honesty, Hoffman should stay. If he was willing enough to play 5/8 (knowing that he wants to get his hands on the ball), I think he'll be fine with playing on the winger... I mean he can always just interchange with either barba or milford whilst in defence...
And I think with the form Glenn has been in, its best for him to play off the bench. I also think Ben Hannant wont stay, I think with the fact that he only has a few years left, he would wanna maximise his salaries at the Titans... and im quite sure he lives on the gold coast? Other than that, we have a strong team! Here's my preferred team:
1. Milford - can lurk around the offloads by Garbutt and Parker. Needs to work on defense.
2. Vidot - invaluable to us.
3. Copley - we all know what he can do. Improve his defence especially when he gets beaten with the inside step and he'll be gun.
4. Hodges/Kahu - perhaps rest hodges and give a rotation between him and kahu? Really wanna see kahu play!
5. Hoffman/Kahu/Maranta - as mentioned above.
6. Barba/Milford/Kahu/Nikorima - barba will flourish in my opinion. His kicking game can improve in the offseason and his defence isnt too bad as well. Mind you... he did play his whole Toyota Cup season at 5/8, and im pree sure he kicked goals... Lets hope he can take over Corey Parker.
7. Hunt - no brainer
8. McGuire - no brainer. lets hope he doesnt leave....
9. McCullough - yea hes been off but he was great at the start of the season!
10. Garbutt - with the bulk and frame, I think we need him in the starting lineup. Lets hope Wayne does wonders!
11. Thaiday - think thaiday needs to return to running at the edge.
12. Gillett - origin slump... we all know his potential.
13. Parker - being tucked into the field offers him to offload around the ruck.
14. Glenn - impact player off bench. Hopefully he runs them lines he used to run
15. Kennedy - will improve despite his injury. His attitude has changed although he hasnt seem like the gun forward at the Roosters.
16. Oates - with improved defensive work, he'll definitely challenge Gillett.
17. Hala/Wallace/Dodds
Juniors to consider:
- joe ofahengaue
- francis molo
- jai arrow
- ajuma adams
- george fai
- jordan drew
I think cameron cullen is leaving.... Wat a shame... Im pree sure he represented Australian Schoolboys! Oh and on a side note, does anyone happen to know what happened to Aaron Whitchurch - he was quite gun, and look at the size of him!
Anyways, hope you like my selected team! Can't wait for next season!