Nat & Egan

[Vasco]

I think you need a balance Vas mun. I see Wong developing into that damaging ball runner. You need to balance that out with a solid Cordner-like workhorse on the other edge. Nat fits that Bill. Especially if he can add a simple offload to his game.

Fair enough. Only problem is teams will know most attack will go down Wong's side.

Cordner was still excellent at hitting holes and breaking the line.

[Rooster90]

Nat Butcher is our next captain, you can almost lock it in

[Steggles]

Nat Butcher is our next captain, you can almost lock it in

Not if he’s not in the starting 17.

[Rooster90]

Not if he’s not in the starting 17.

You don't think he should own that #12 after his form at the back end?

[Bates]

Does Nat Butcher make the current Panthers or Broncos team?

[Waylander]

Does Nat Butcher make the current Panthers or Broncos team?

No. Would Sam Walker right now?

[Bates]

No. Would Sam Walker right now?

Definitely not. What’s your point?

[Waylander]

Definitely not. What’s your point?

That not making either of the top 2 finishers this year in your chosen position does not mean you are not worth keeping. That is what I assumed you were alluding to when you asked it about Nat.

[Bates]

That not making either of the top 2 finishers this year in your chosen position does not mean you are not worth keeping. That is what I assumed you were alluding to when you asked it about Nat.

Nat is a keeper. I just think that he’s a little overhyped! I’m still unsure where he best fits in the team.

Sam and halfbacks are a different kettle of fish. Theres’s maybe 5 or so quality halfbacks in the NRL where as there’s an abundance of capable back rower’s. Sam is only 21 with a high ceiling. Greats like A Johns can see this so he’s worth developing

[Steggles]

You don't think he should own that #12 after his form at the back end?

No I don’t think he owns #12. He’s there because of injury to Sitili and when Sitili is fit, he should be back in the #12. Yes Nat played better than he had played previously, no question, but he was hardly setting the world on fire; still not threatening in attack at all. Sitili is a better player IMO.

Pauga played well in the last few games; do you think he owns the #2?