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I meant.... you won't mind those of us thinking it is a reasonable assessment of Whiting when we think he is more than just an average utility player

But "he's a lovely lad", which is all that matters to some of the tunnel visioned fans.

That's all I want in a team - a bunch of lovely lads...

Front row of the stand hopefully

I'd like to see Rich stay but some how don't think he'll be an FC player beyond 2010 if he doesn't play enough. I'd have Rich as 1st choice back up in the centres behind Yeaman and Hall and at loose forward behind Washbrook. So he would get a fair few games if it were up to me. He'd get game time when either Tansey, Horne, Long and Berrigan were out too. I reckon he should be targeting the 13 shirt. Great player to have in the squad.

not tunnel visioned but have a wider view of him having seen more than just the sky games he played in!!

I don't care if he is a 'lovely lad' or not i just think he is worthy of a spot in the starting 17 each week.

me too, but don'tlet facts get in your way.

And Whiting has his own attributes that make up for lack of speed. If Cooke is fast enough, Whiting is.



No. They're too old.

That's like saying:

"Richie Barnett was fast - should we offer him a contract?"



No. That [iwas[/i our problem. Now we've offloaded some of the less capable 'solid' players (Horne, Lee etc), there is definitely a place for someone of Whiting's quality to fill the utility role - even if you don't see him as a first choice player.



His position (within the squad) is that he can play just about anywhere very well.This is a big strength in a salary cap sport.

Where would the fun be in that?
Just think that everything Horne brings to the Stand off position Washbrook is better at, even though neither are "true" 6's.
Also this wouldn't be a problem if Agar played Fitz in the 2nd row and Washbrook at 13.

Isn't it great to have options for a change. Last year even with a fully fit squad it just about picked itself.