Quote: Wires71 "All depends on how he manages the relationship with the fans.
I don't think sending Russell out on loan to learn the basics of the game is the different between SL status or not.
Some lower risk options.
e.g.) Let's give Johnson some games at full back, Ratch to bench.
Livett ahead of Patton.
Mitch Brown for Russell.
Maybe even Louis Johnson on the bench.
What would be your suggestion SC?'"
I'd be starting Livett at LF and playing BMM at 12. Cant see the point of us having this 'gelling' period and not playing our most promising young player. BMM wants to play wider and his size and athleticism could provide us with some mismatches on the edge, especially at the opponents goal line (where we've needed all the help we can get for quite some time)