Hard to know until we see who gets final two spots in squad.
But don't discount:
- Return of Api / Sirro
- Improvement in AFB / Paseka / Tanginoa
- Elgey and Elliot (under-rated players)
- Suli having a proper off-season
- Young backs who can step up
- a fit roster, proper coach
- more goal kicking options (Hodgko, DCE, Elgey, Funa, Api)
Losses of Lane and Kelly will hurt, but a lot of dead wood has been cleared (Wrights/ Brown/Uate etc)
On balance, I say we have a marginally stronger roster in 2018.
Big concern is outside back depth, but not so different to last year (except for Kelly) and better depth in halves.
But don't discount:
- Return of Api / Sirro
- Improvement in AFB / Paseka / Tanginoa
- Elgey and Elliot (under-rated players)
- Suli having a proper off-season
- Young backs who can step up
- a fit roster, proper coach
- more goal kicking options (Hodgko, DCE, Elgey, Funa, Api)
Losses of Lane and Kelly will hurt, but a lot of dead wood has been cleared (Wrights/ Brown/Uate etc)
On balance, I say we have a marginally stronger roster in 2018.
Big concern is outside back depth, but not so different to last year (except for Kelly) and better depth in halves.