Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Hook obviously saw the writing on the wall with the team he announced on Tuesday and decided to shake things up. Macca to the backrow with Wallace at hooker and Whitchurch in for Kemp are both big changes.
I expect there to be a lot of backlash with the latter but I'm fine with it for two reasons. I honestly believe Whitchurch suits the game and gameplan better. Brisbane are really lacking some quality forwards and would struggle to gain territory with the side they named - by drafting in a unit like Whitchurch they've brought in a guy who can really bend the defensive line. Defensively I'm not confident, but I wasn't confident in Kemp either.
Kemp has a fan following but let's be honest here, Denan was close to calling it quits and hasn't played first grade in years. Preferring youth over experienced is typically a move fans appreciate, unfortunately I don't think this will be the case.
Reed is a nice in. Sures up our defence on one side and his runs from our end will be a strong asset.