Yeah, if that is the case I'm not sure that it would be a great signing. I think McDuling should see time at lock hopefully before the end of the season. EOD was taking up that marquee spot when we essentially didn't need it filled, with him still on the roster as a local we should consider our marquee spot very carefully in my opinion. Daniel Braid was one of the best signings we ever had.
Yeah I'm feeling pretty much the same way because of his age. If he was closer to 25-26 I'd be all about bringing him over because he's a good player (if not spectacular) and would give us a 4th lock that isn't over 30 and isn't a 5/6 hybrid but would be a specialist lock instead.
Fortunately, Kev and Simmons are young enough to counter how old EOD is.
I'd rather see us use the marquee spot on someone like that Georgian prop was was playing for Perpginan this season, as a few others have seemed keen on a swell.
Chances are we will be able to dig up a big bopper or two from the South Pacific, a dominant scrummager on the other hand..
Shit, can Taumololo scrummage on the tighthead side? Would help shore up the scrum and give us another ball-carrying option as well.