You all realise we are getting a solid performance from macca for what the team needs right?
You do all realise upgrading every player's position to a better version player eventually leads to chaos right?
Synergy. One word. That's what the broncos have to their advantage over most other clubs.
Players who are solid team players and non-standouts are good for a team and a team environment. They allow the genuine superstars to grow with decent support aground them.
Eventually, your copleys, kahus, oates type players will move up to rep level. Contacts will need upgrading. At this time, you need players who have reached their ceiling around them. Team cohesion, understudies and junior players coming up to replace retirees is what a good, balanced roster needs. The worst thing to do is something like Souths or manly where you are squeezing out players for the sake of the individuals. Which is what would happen if you're constantly upgrading players to better versions of their respective position.
Macca is good for the longevity of our success. Friend still has a higher ceiling to reach cap wise. He's also not necessary. Macca does a good job and supports the standouts around him. Glad we have him