Besides the usual suspects having stand out games, I thought that when Ollie Hollands kicked the goal in the second qrt when know one else could, he started to play like he belonged and boy did it show. He Ran, hunted, tackled, hit targets? And yes the roar from the crowd was unbelievable.
The thing here for me is that having Hayward in makes a bloke like Young better because Hayward draws opponents, the ripple effect.
But think of the benefit to Cottrell, Gov, Kemp or Byrne of having Hayward in!
Agree Haywood in does make Youngs position a little easier but reality is the weakest link has to be demoted and its Young IMO
The thing here for me is that having Hayward in makes a bloke like Young better because Hayward draws opponents, the ripple effect.
But think of the benefit to Cottrell, Gov, Kemp or Byrne of having Hayward in!
Agree Haywood in does make Youngs position a little easier but reality is the weakest link has to be demoted and its Young IMO
I think dropping him would be a mistake - he was still effective but just couldn’t get into the game enough and imo you could see he was disappointed in his game.
Same for me, replay only and I agree what you say. If Haywood is fit and ready, then I think Byrne or Cottrell makes way.; but I think Byrne because he looked lost and out of his depth and had zero impact. Byrne wasn't alone tbh, but we don't want to start making too many changes to a winning combo.
McG is the funny one for me. He just cannot be relied on and as a very snr player I just get so frustrated by his dropped marks and errant kicks.
I cant see Young holding his place. Had a few good games a month or so back but still is unsure of himself and a liability IMO.The thing here for me is that having Hayward in makes a bloke like Young better because Hayward draws opponents, the ripple effect.
Reckon if Haywood plays it frees Harry into the 2nd ruck role and takes the need for Young out
But think of the benefit to Cottrell, Gov, Kemp or Byrne of having Hayward in!