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Phil Kearns (64)
For this year it's probably those you've mentioned, but part of coming from the clouds is that you don't necessarily see them coming. All it takes is one red hot season for that to happen. As a result they don't need to be as complete as they have the benefit of being an unknown. Often they will have "2nd year syndrome" though, particularly when other teams start to work them out and target their weaknesses - something that may well happen to Nawaqanitawase this year.So, any ideas on who those fast developing wingers might be? Jorgensen presumably might be one, but probably being considered for 15 rather than wing. Corey Toole is being mentioned by many, but his defence (one on one tackling) at present would need to improve. I think Dylan Pietsch is ready to step up to this level. He is a classical winger imo and wouldn't let the side down at all. Long Term, I like the look of Angus Staniforth, but it would be too early in 2024 despite maturing early and arriving quickly.
I have some misgivings about Andrew Kellaway at 15 but if he can make that spot his, then both Petaia and Wright are right in contention for those wing spots. But both have some drawbacks.
EDIT : with a back three of Petaia, Kellaway and Wright, who kicks us out of trouble or wins a dual with the opposition? Who, precisely, has a Jack Debreczini boot?
On the kicking Petaia has a big boot but it needs work, Wright and Kellaway are probably a step or two behind him. That might be the one bonus of them all playing fullback for Super - they'll all be working hard on that aspect of the game. We may also end up dropping out 10 back a fair bit as well, but that might depend more on the coach and how they want to play. I would like to see Campbell get a good season at 15 though, he was solid on his brief time for the Wallabies in 22 so if he can demonstrate the same in Super I see no reason he can't make his way back in.