It also seems to me that Wayne is knocking on a very specific door. He wants a real power running centre as good ones are rare and are a point of difference for any contending team that has one.
In the last ten years, I would argue the only really good ones have been Inglis, Hodges, Folau and Chambers. This year you could throw in Leilua too obviously and I would argue Kata.
Idris could have been but missed the boat for obvious reasons. Gagai could get there but gets shuffled around too much between positions and has defensive issues BUT I don't believe it is a coincidence Wayne took him to Newcastle and has tried to get him back since. Copley has all the ingredients but is let down by horrible hands and a penchant for knocking himself out. Hurrell is another if he can get his head straight and dedicate himself.
I would argue the most likely next one at present is Bird, he probably already is there and has the ability to play make as well. He is a gun.
Guys like Jennings, Roberts and O'Neill are fast but lack the power side of things to an extent.
Morris, Reed, Croker, Opacic, Linnett, etc are all primarily Defensive centres.
Then there is this obsession with Dugan that I just can't figure out, he's not and never will be a centre.
So, after all that, given we chased Inglis (but not at the price he wanted) and Gagai, have since signed two outstanding potential late bloomers in MPJ and Moga, don't be surprised to see one of those guys in the team come round one if either or both have a massive and impressive off season + trials.
