There are so many head a scratching decisions though this year that are hard to understand:
1. Why was Boyd persisted with so long at fullback and why is he back there again suddenly?
2. Isaako offers nothing in attack at fb but he was pretty good defensively which is one half more than Boyd offers, why was he moved?
3. Why is Thaiday still starting when he is a benchie at best these days (he really should have retired last year)?
4. Why on earth wasn’t Staggs put in the 30 man squad??
5. Why did anything think signing Bird ON BIG MONEY was a good idea?
6. Why was Haas massively upgraded but Oates seemingly let go?
7. Why hasn’t Carrigan got a game?
8. Why did Shibasaki get a game but Pearson can’t?
9. Why is Macca playing 80?
10. Why is Staggs not getting game time at all?
And otherh questions.
Gonna give these a crack though I don’t think I know much more than any other ex footy players on here.
1. Why was Boyd persisted with so long at fullback and why is he back there again suddenly?
He’s a good organiser of the defensive line and is statistically one of the best defensive fullbacks in the nrl. I like what I saw when Isaako went to fb and Boyd to centre and prefer that setup but when kahu struggled WB decided to go with Shibasaki over Pearson. This meant the re-shuffle of Isaako and boyd. I think Pearson may have been a better option but maybe he doesn’t like playing on the right?
2. Isaako offers nothing in attack at fb but he was pretty good defensively which is one half more than Boyd offers, why was he moved?
See my answer to option 1. Isaako will offer a lot in attack but he has his priorities right in concentrating on defence first. Think his ankle still giving him some confidence issues for his step too.
3. Why is Thaiday still starting when he is a benchie at best these days (he really should have retired last year)?
Thaiday starts as the young forwards all say his leadership on the field is motivating. The antics for the media aren’t an indication of his leadership tactics on the field. All the young forwards respect him and Attitutde starting a game is super important.
4. Why on earth wasn’t Staggs put in the 30 man squad??
This would’ve been finalised before he was recognised as a good prospect (consider all the injuries we have). Question here should be why is this stupid rule in place.
5. Why did anything think signing Bird ON BIG MONEY was a good idea?
He will be good. He’s injured. Ask this question again next year if the answer is still now clear.
6. Why was Haas massively upgraded but Oates seemingly let go?
Oates not let go. Broncos never pay overs. Especially for wingers. Haas is a good signing and his contract is setup that he doesn’t get showered with money in his early years of nrl.
7. Why hasn’t Carrigan got a game?
Cause he’s not ready. He will be ready next year and of all things to question, WB is excellent with blooding youngens at the right time.
8. Why did Shibasaki get a game but Pearson can’t?
This one I agree was prob not the best call. I would’ve though Isaako should stay at fullback, Boyd at centre and Pearson to wing. But perhaps it’s to do with side of the field.
9. Why is Macca playing 80?
I’d say that’s Macca’s call but I agree he shouldn’t be. We always play better when subbing hooker with an attacker like knik.
10. Why is Staggs not getting game time at all?
Centres aren’t usually part of interchange during games. He’s their for cover. Prob because of Roberts Achilles.