Looks like from a club perspective , could well be anticipating or planning for D C E to still go around in season 26 .
Would be some natural doubt if Joey Walsh although apparently showing a lot of promise , would be ready to take on the full duties of a i st grade 7 for a full season just with one league season in Flegg or even reserve grade under his belt .
Might not be the case and of course really good if he can progress as soon as possible as his deal is only for 3 years .
Guess that much will depend also of course on how D C E gets through next season with the option of pulling out of rep duties , and his present form is still in the main , up to a quite good standard .
Large could be on a similar projectory and always again the option of playing Brooks as a half and every likelihood also that Large could be quite capable of playing at either 7 or 6 or in the centres going forward .
If Walsh really comes on well next season and D C E does call it a day , not the worst state of affairs for Manly