Re: Exhibition Match: Northern Blues vs U18's
Reply #17 –
I wouldn't like to "drop" anybody from our defence really, but maybe one of them, or even from elsewhere, could do with a rest? This would be primarily about finding out about Jones as a defender rather than punishing a player for their performance. This is another year of development and major list management decisions is it not? Don't we need to make sure all options are considered?
The blokes currently in our back half, including Simon White, are performing very well. The more they play together, the better they will work as a defensive unit and that's particularly important for Williamson, Macreadie and Marchbank. I wouldn't 'rest' any of them but I wouldn't mind Jones being given an opportunity if a vacancy comes up.
I'd like to see Jones succeed but I think the die is cast and his spot on the list is earmarked for someone else. There's only one person who can change that by playing out of his skin in whatever position and/or team he's named.