On the contrary...
I like Guerra on the bench. He is good for giving any of Aubusson, SBW or Cordner a spell. They are all 80 minute players but they don't ALL play the full 80 every week. Sometimes they need to be given a spell, especially if they are either struggling for a bit of form, or are getting targeted. Guerra doesn't make many errors, his defense is quite good other than that one lapse, he is mobile, and can play on the fringes or tight. And, he still poses a threat near the line with his little hit-and-spin routine. No reason to drop him at all.
The 'lack of balance' is created by the fact that we have two blokes who are better known in recent years as backrowers - FPN and O'Donnell - playing prop. I think the balance is fine as is though. Leave it as is - I don't think Napa or Evans are ready personally, and I would be more inclined to throw Issac Liu in the mix if Moa and Hargreaves are both unavailable (as they are) and we need that little bit more size in the pack.
O'Donnell shouldn't be going anywhere. I would have him target Norrie, Bromwich and Ryles from the get-go. Have him niggle all day, get under their skin, and guaranteed one of them will do something stupid and we can take advantage. Little brain explosions brought on by excessive niggle can be the difference in a close, defensive battle. Think 2003-2004 with Crocker and Morley.
I like Guerra on the bench. He is good for giving any of Aubusson, SBW or Cordner a spell. They are all 80 minute players but they don't ALL play the full 80 every week. Sometimes they need to be given a spell, especially if they are either struggling for a bit of form, or are getting targeted. Guerra doesn't make many errors, his defense is quite good other than that one lapse, he is mobile, and can play on the fringes or tight. And, he still poses a threat near the line with his little hit-and-spin routine. No reason to drop him at all.
The 'lack of balance' is created by the fact that we have two blokes who are better known in recent years as backrowers - FPN and O'Donnell - playing prop. I think the balance is fine as is though. Leave it as is - I don't think Napa or Evans are ready personally, and I would be more inclined to throw Issac Liu in the mix if Moa and Hargreaves are both unavailable (as they are) and we need that little bit more size in the pack.
O'Donnell shouldn't be going anywhere. I would have him target Norrie, Bromwich and Ryles from the get-go. Have him niggle all day, get under their skin, and guaranteed one of them will do something stupid and we can take advantage. Little brain explosions brought on by excessive niggle can be the difference in a close, defensive battle. Think 2003-2004 with Crocker and Morley.
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