Re: Would you pick Tomkins or Escare at full back for 2018? : Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:36 pm
The more time I spend thinking about this question, the more I think it's not our biggest question. The biggest problem/question is what do we do when SOL goes off the field during a game. Not only do we fall apart defensively, but all out attacking structures look terrible without a top class ball playing 13 on the field. Maybe Hamlin is a good ball player, but if he isn't it's just another season of dreading SOL being interchanged.
Some other clubs leave a hooker on the field and move them to loose to keep 2 good ball players in the pack during interchange periods. You lose some size, yes, but it seems our attacking play is so heavily reliant on having a good passer at loose forward that the trade off may be worth it.
Cas did it with Milner, and I've seen Widnes keep white and Heremaia on the field at the same time.