Quote: jonh "Whilst Powell can cover both positions 9 times out of 10 he is average to poor. Once in a blue moon he does have a good game but they are few and far between. Normally when he comes in we spend the next 40 minutes running round the pitch with little or no direction, we lose intensity in defence (not helped by subbing Props at the same time) and generally look like clinging on until he goes off again.
We desperately need to sign a quality hooker and Prop if we are to persist with this in game rotation policy.
I highly doubt if Powell had come through the ranks at any other club he would be on our radar. You can't fault his effort or desire but ultimately he just doesn't seem up to it. Personally would much rather have retained Logan Tomkins if we are going to continue subbing at 20 minutes.'"
I'd much sooner have Powell covering 6,7,9 than Logan. I can't even remember seeing Logan play in the halves.
Our sport is salary capped, can we afford a 'quality hooker' on Powell's salary? Probably not. Could that player also cover 6 and 7? Who knows but Sam can.
Sam's involvement isn't just about his ability, it's about having a manageable squad within the cap.