Quote: Roofaldo "The thing is, Herbert seems to be a 2nd fiddle half back. Not meaning that to knock the lad, but he seems to need a main play-maker to take the creative load off him and to provide him space and time to play his own game. And I think this is the problem with Briggs as well.'"
It is, and it would be the same with Leon Pryce who is similarly a six rather than a seven, and whilst he's very good taking on the line etc, anyone who thinks he's an organiser that can direct a team around the park is being overly optimistic. Similarly whilst Kearney is a good substitute six, he'd be a lot better playing at fullback and chiming into the line as an extra creative player. A good quality creative half back is difficult to come by and I think Leon is another gamble that is unlikely to pay off. Weren't we interested in Sutton at Souths not so long ago, if we want a replacement at six he'd be a much better option, although I'd prefer Chris Sandow, now there is a creative player and a great kicker - seems he's going to the Eels though.