I looked back through seasons past.
Blake Green played at 6 for the Storm , the Sea Eagles and when he was playing with SJ.
He has been a 7 since SJ left.
Kodi went from interchange to 7 at the Broncos. He has been a 6 for us.
For
Turner fans this year in reserve grade AK was 7,
Turner started at 6. That looks more like CHTs competition than grooming to partner.
I would start playing people in position. If our starting halves are KN (7) and BG (6) then we need to select our kicker from AK or PH and find a position for them. If we play KN and
CHT then I'd give the
Fusitua a bit longer. Our halves ineffectiveness flows through to others.
If KN is not our answer then , assuming he has matured, I'd throw our cash at Jackson Hastings. Hes the right age , plays as a genuine 7, can kick goals and wants to direct a team on the field. He also has more game time (albiet Superleague) and we're looking for experience.
With other positions I'd hold off for a bit. If our halves don't function the rest won't. Also if we are a development club we need to do that. Lets see if
Katoa, ATG ,
Curran etc can do it.
However, we need to have a first choice player who can KICK GOALS. Budget for a quality kicker? Whatever it costs.
This exercise has caused me to question what we've been doing in recruitment and the teams we field.
Thank you Fonzie, for the questions and especially the podcasts.