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With the season opener just over a month away, what are people's thoughts on how we are looking?
For me this represents yet another year, eighth in a row, where my aspirations and hopes for the side are high, hoping we can over-perform and perhaps make the semis.
The off-season recruitment has been good, but better for the forwards than the backs IMHO. I think our pack was already strong, though the loss of Sharpie is huge. McMeniman is a great acquisition, and we have virtually 2 and 1/2 back rows we could field.
Mathewson is a solid acquisition, and while the others seem to be either sound players, or young players with potential, there are no real new superstars in the backline. Just looking at the Tahd's and Reds' backline I am a little envious. We have 4 possible flyhalves, but no real standout in that position. I think Mathewson is an attacking halfback, and would need a good understanding with a similarly minded flyhalf.
Cullet is growing with every game, but I really felt we needed another outside back of repute, and a centre pairing with attacking and defensive capabilities.
The vibe in the squad sounds good. Sounds like Foley has been focussing on team building and trust. What Brownie said about the state of readiness of the team in terms of fitness and a gameplan is promising.
But what will the backline look like?
Norton Knight at fullback?
Mafi and Cummins on the wings?
Tupou and Stanley as the centre pairing?
Ebersohn at flyhalf with Godwin on the bench?
Let's get this thread going.
Can't wait for the season to start.
Go Force!!