I know Walker's struggled in halves before, and I am a fan of Cust.
But to catch up to Storm/Roosters/Rabbitohs and overtake them in GF, we need Walker at 5/8. Here's why:
1. Walker is a big match player who thrives on early ball.
2. Parker is a must to return to centre. We'll need his defence in GF against Mitchell/Manu and co. I like Cust but think Parker adds more to team overall.
3. Not sold on Cust / Croker / LG for big games. Cust still a work-in-progress.
4. We have a real coach who can make Walker in halves work.
5. The emergence of Fainu gives us another ball-player in team,
6. Walker has that X Factor you need in big games.
I know most will disagree with this but backline with Walker at Six and Parker at three looks stronger.
But to catch up to Storm/Roosters/Rabbitohs and overtake them in GF, we need Walker at 5/8. Here's why:
1. Walker is a big match player who thrives on early ball.
2. Parker is a must to return to centre. We'll need his defence in GF against Mitchell/Manu and co. I like Cust but think Parker adds more to team overall.
3. Not sold on Cust / Croker / LG for big games. Cust still a work-in-progress.
4. We have a real coach who can make Walker in halves work.
5. The emergence of Fainu gives us another ball-player in team,
6. Walker has that X Factor you need in big games.
I know most will disagree with this but backline with Walker at Six and Parker at three looks stronger.