It is just my opinion.

If Broughy and BJB can work on some of those lofty kicks that Liam Finn managed we might have more attacking options.

He definitely has lost some pace..

I disagree

Rocky's got more pace ! But i'm afraid it looks like that ship has sailed

Saw a stat saying since 2017 Hampshire was 3rd fastest at the club behind TJ and MCB.

Clearly speed isn't everything.

Leading try scorer does help

Of course it helps and his tries were all well taken but it isn't everything.
If Fifita had played every game it's likely he'd have challenged him for that honour too.

For me we are comparing our version of Barba v Coote.
Barba scored some great tries whereas Coote makes the team tick and they all score tries. Sts fans loved Barba but soon forgot when Coote came.

Hampshire is a Barba type.
Sometimes what you need. Sometimes not.

Hampshire was a player who could fill several positions which would have given us cover for the wing, full back and probably most importantly in the halves. I think it was a mistake to allow him to leave but I am not the one who will have to put up with the flack if Brough does not show greater consistency.
I would rather invest in a player of Hampshire’s age and ability than waste money on an ageing player whose best performances are only now visible in their rear view mirrors.

I can't remember fifita playing on the wing ! Wing play is what the last few posts are talking about.