Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I'm not too nervous about the side's attacking capabilities. Genia and Cooper to lead the team around the ground, and with a couple of big, straight running centres and a bit of speed on the wing and at the back, I think they'll go ok with the ball. And the backrow of Fardy, Poey and McMahon should ensure a few turnovers to go along with hopefully a good set piece.
It is in defense that I have some worries. Players like Godwin, Kuridrani, Naivalu and Speight are good to excellent defenders but I wonder if they will have their structures right to allow them to gel as a unit.
Competing in the air could be another weak point. Without Folau and DHP, we could be vulnerable to the high ball, but hopefully both Will and Quade will help out.
It is in defense that I have some worries. Players like Godwin, Kuridrani, Naivalu and Speight are good to excellent defenders but I wonder if they will have their structures right to allow them to gel as a unit.
Competing in the air could be another weak point. Without Folau and DHP, we could be vulnerable to the high ball, but hopefully both Will and Quade will help out.