Max is probably the 3rd best half at the the club and can do a good job there as he showed today. The problem is he is the best FB at the club by a very long way so by moving him away from there the team is definitly weaker. I would have gone with Kay but at the end of the day we still scored 40 points and won the game by over 20 so can't really complain.

Finding two quality halves wont be easy.

I think people are going to be disappointed if they think the club is going to get rid of Lino.

I'd be disappointed, I'd love to see him play alongside a half back who takes responsibility for game management. A younger version of Gale would do nicely. I don't get why anybody would want to ditch a quality half back who can change a game offensively AND defend aggressively and effectively. Yes, he could be more consistent...but I think that's coming along nicely.

Lino has had his moments this year that’s for sure.

However, let’s not kid ourselves, we’re playing at a lower level and he still remains to be hit and miss.

His contract was renewed before Ellis took the helm, but if they were to release him, it probably won’t come cheap, and Ellis may want a return on his investment.

Whatever happens on that front, I trust Matt, Daryl and Ste Mills to make the right call.

I suspect that DP may rate Lino higher than some of his critics on here.
I really can't make my mind up he frustrates me a bit like Miller used to but there's no doubt he's stepped up a little this season.
I'm sure we all know the half backs will need to be much better next season!