A subtle subconcsious bias towards experience and Aussies.I agree Volkmans inclusion would have been a risk. But it was a high pressure match that is not sudden death
If he is truly the future then that was the game to roll him out.
I guess the question is, if SJ is out next game OR we win but he cannot back up week 3 - are you running with Walker and TMM again in sudden death?
Heaven help us if so.
The other part of my arguement is that we we needed more middle cover to help with the move of Walker to 6
Siro has filled in at 9 all season. No need to pick him and a hooker. At the very least Ale or Bunty should have been there ahead of Lussick
Im trying to keep my critisism balanced and truly believe we are big odds to win next week. You won't hear it publicly but I hope the coaches are acknowledging internally where they got it wrong