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Message: [QUOTE="Thelmus, post: 3094558, member: 8988"] as for who lines up for round 1? I think we have to think about players who complement the new option from half. Milford could certainly play 5/8, but so too could bird (I think Milford will bet the first shot though to provide kicking options). We will probably be looking at a good contestant or two for the high ball (we have a few to choose from there, though Oates has been very good in the past and hopefully hits the start of the season in peak fitness). Kahu, coates, and farnsworth will all grow into their roles. Boyd's position as a centre, wing etc depends on the other players at this stage. If as others have said though, he trains hard and others do not I have no problem playing him in either centre or wing (attitude should certainly figure in selections and attitude to training is important). Macca and Kahu are also in similar positions. The fullback position is up in the air for me. I don't discount the possibility of isaako, but it could also be milford or bird. It all depends on what the coach is trying to implement. It could also be someone out of the blue like nui (a long term strategy). Our forwards pretty much pick themselves, with undoubtedly Carrigan having a larger role this year and the expectation of an improved and more consistent performance from TPJ, flegler and others as they mature. Of course there are no guarantees and croft could prove a dud, Siebold struggle to put a game plan into action or a major injury occurr to the likes of one of our props or a spine player going good. [/QUOTE]

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