What this thread tells us all is that we need a scrum half in the mould of a Rob Burrows or a Michael Dobson.Time to get the cheque book out.

I think we have got one but he needs time to learn.
Can anyone name the last scrum half who was world class at 21 years old. Bobby Goulding was the last one i can think off?

?Which one? they're two completely different types of halfback, Burrow being one that hasn't regularly played half back for leeds in forever and the leeds fans dont want him playing half back.

Start talking in an Aussie accent and pretend you were born in Queensland?

To be fair he has had chances but doesn't grab them and use them as he could.

I think we should take a punt on Kevin Brown or Travis Burns.

Who do we all think would be suitable and available. When i say available i proberbly mean affordable?

Tim Smith

not a chance

Travis Burns

Just to return to the subject of GOB, I think the fact that he was dropped last week (after a run of 6 straight games) probably tells us where TS currently views him. He is still only 22 and certainly looked as though he is busting a gut to try and kick on, but for me, the critical point is that he occupies a key position and we can't afford anything but a high quality player in that slot if we are going to challenge for trophies again.

It's ironic that waste of space Asotasi can be carried by the team, but GOB, who is not quite producing the goods, cannot.

But is there any high quality out there ? Most of our talented player are now somewhat long in the tooth. We seem to have reached a plateau where talent is concerned ,that is why Australian clubs are cherry picking our talent.

There is no comparison between GOB and a young briers.

That young Briers was the vent of most peoples friustrations for years dispite holding the a poor team together. He only became world class in our eyes once he hit his mid 20's. O'Brien is 21/22 i think

O'Brien is also a very brave HB, he puts himself in that sacrificial situation to create a gap, hold's on to it, releases it and gets smashed.
He does lack something but i can't quite put my finger on it.

Respect yed. he wont earn it being sheepish.
GOB in name but not in his nature.

He needs to find his voice. The second I see him screaming at J. Monaghan and co like he wants them dead I'll know he has what it takes.

He has all the skills but for the world doesn't look a leader.