Team Announcement: Tim Williams drops Round 1 side

Liddle instead of Moylan surely which also allows for switching between Watson and Lam if needed?

Yep it&#8217;s a really good point mate, the move wouldn&#8217;t be without risk of course in that sense. It&#8217;ll lead me to want to keep $100k spare early on to be able to make that move to a playing halfback if needed, but great shout.

Regarding Sam Walker as a NPR in halfback, what happens if Cleary is out for 1 round only? In COVID world there is even a higher chance, not only do you have to worry about a minor injury, suspension, but also an elevated temp game day (like Teddy vs Broncos) or a breach (tik tok anyone).
While you would obviously trade if Cleary was out long term, but it’s the 1 week out you gotta worry about

Yes you can&#8230; E.g. VC Cody Walker goes big on Thursday night in Round 1 v Storm. Move Walker into starting halfback, Cleary goes to reserves. Then take the reserve off Jordan Riki for example and place it on Cleary. Problem solved&#8230;

You can’t loop from half back! Are you seriously going to take Cleary out to try this? This is the most rediculous reason to justify nuffing at Half for Rd1!

Yep back yourself mate, nothing wrong with Cooky! I really wanted Hodgo, I&#8217;m just concerned they&#8217;ll name Starling on the bench and Hodgo will only play 60 minutes on return from his ACL injury. He relies on attacking stats comparatively to other hookers, base isn&#8217;t great, Will reconsider if no Starling.

Thanks Tim, I certainly see your logic, but I think I&#8217;ll stick with Cook and save a trade. Though I am tempted by Josh Hodgson, I thought he looked good in the trial. I feel he could make $100k over the first 6 weeks. Any thoughts on Hodgo?

Hey John, at this stage I&#8217;ll ideally bring him in Round 5-7 as a direct upgrade from Lam. I just like Lam, Watson, Moylan so I stayed away. I did have him in an earlier draft of my side, but the Charity Shield scared me off with how lethal Cody and Latrell were. I can see the Bunnies playing a lot more lateral and hitting the flanks, meaning Cook will do a lot more distributing rather than running. Just my thoughts, certainly don&#8217;t let me talk you out of him.

Hi Tim, impressive team. 
I have one question, even though he started slowly last year, I&#8217;m suprised you aren&#8217;t starting with Cookie. Will you be looking to bring him in before the origin period, or wait until round 18? 
Cheers, John

Hey Alex, yep great shout and I did consider that. Obviously with the Thursday game the loop won’t be possible, but you can bench Cleary other weeks and put the reserve on him. Especially when you’d only be taking it off someone like Riki or Lam which wouldn’t be a worry at all.

Team Announcement: Tim Williams drops Round 1 side

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