I'd be tempted to play Waite as CHB when he's available and use him as a swingman with Hendo. Let Hendo and Rowe settle in the forward line a while
Waite was played in defense in the past (I prefer him there too as it should keep him focussed) yet a lot of people were convinced that he just doesn't play tight enough to hold down a role like that.
Put him up on a wing and let him run would be my best position for him.
Henderson was just what we needed tonight. Rowe is a keeper if he can get his endurance working . Watson probably did more in the seniors than he does in the juniors. Simo well done, Judd same old magic, and Garlett getting more active along with Yarran. Much better efforts. Not pretty but better for certain.
I just can't agree with you there Mantis, I reckon he is a stop-gap measure until a better option comes along. He plays the CHF position pretty well due to his years of experience in the role at Norwood but he has some limitations which will get exposed against the better teams.
I will say this though, he's a much better key forward option for us than Casboult purely on the back of his kicking for goal.
Where was Garlett tonight ?? Hardly saw him at all.
What did people think of the physical aggression in the first quarter ?? Thought it was a good sign but it didn't actually help us perform any better than what we normally do.
The players were even flat after that one, they could hardly be bothered singing the club song.
There were some good passages of play and then some not so good ones. Henderson down forward was very good, Rowe wasn't too bad, Judd was terrific and Cachia seemed to wear Dal Santo like a glove so tight I hardly saw either of them. Jammo had a couple of shockers & Watson's kicking was excellent but his body positioning left a bit to be desired at times.
Hard to think that we would beat a team in the eight on that performance, the Saints are just a rubbish team that we should be beating regularly.
Happy with a win, might be harsh but for mine, there was nothing special to get excited about apart from the fact we broke that losing streak.
