AncientAndLoyal wrote:
You would think the ones to give extra game time next year are Joe Mellor assuming Deacon plays another year so we can mix Mellor in to maybe a third of the games when Deacon needs resting.
I'd also assume Jack Hughes would get a little bit more game time.
Ryan King could well mix in with George when George needs a rest, though the way George is playing he would be one of the first picks for any game if he can make the full 80.
Realistically we could have King and Marsh fighting to make the odd appearance when George cant back up in quick succession then come the end of the season we should know who can make that place his own (if either) when the sad time for George to leave comes.
I pretty much agree with your choice of the next cabs on the block - hughes, king and mellor - however isnt king a straight out and out winger ? how will he get game time without dropping paddy or josh ?
also how ready are logan, russell and murphy ? (will murphy leap frog stef marsh in the centre queue?)
Nice questions to have, and given some of these guys cover the much discussed FB, Centre and Hooker roles, they directly influence who we bring in from outside for next season.