Quote: MadDogg "I don't buy into this notion that Tommy would be twice the player he is now if he was played at 9.
Keep him at 7 for me and continue to develop the partnership with Tomkins.
I personally wouldn't have Deacon in the 17 with an injury free squad.'"
Seconded.
Leuluai is a better 9 then he is 7 imo but there isn't much in it and he's a better 7 then Deacon.
Deacon has been brought in as back up and should be 5th choice imo. He'll still get plenty of games because alot of the time one of Sam, Leuluai, Piggy or McIlorum will either be injured, suspended or in need of a rest.
5 players for 4 positions is just right imo.