Quote: Rob Wire "Dave, i can`t see Ryan Atkins coming over here to be a bench warmer or a squad player. I`m that confident he will be a starter that i would put money on it, he`s not the type of player you would have on the bench as he is a specialist centre, he`s not like Johson, Grix or Clarke who can fill in for quite a few positions. Usually your bench is 2 props, an impact hooker and a utility player, i wouldn`t class Atkins as a utility player.
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I agree, it's what I'd go with as opposed to what I think will happen.
I think Riley has really proved himself this year, and he deserves his spot, yet unfortunately he is likely to be the one who has to make way.
The saving grace is the fact that Bridge is your reserve half, and will probably be called upon during the season, giving Riley plenty of opportunities.
