Mike Bishop
Peter Burge (5)
I disagree. HMP has already played way more first grade games than Lynagh. He's played almost 2 years already for souths prems. Comparing him to Lynagh is apples and oranges. Do you want the 10 who manages the game and kicks well, or do you want the guy that will wins games on his own and is the most exciting prospect out of QLD since Petaia was coming through. Tbh though, would be ideal he waits another year but to say he's not ready and Lynagh was is blasphemy.Big step for HMP to go straight into Reds, would expect Creighton to start as the experienced campaigner (steady but not flashy and unlikely to break a game open) with Lynagh on the bench. There will be injuries in the first few weeks and HMP will get his shot but needs more big boy games under his belt before he gets the keys. As Reg said Lynagh has earned his shot first, was very good at the end.
Granted, I say this with my souths hat on...