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Message: [QUOTE="bazza, post: 2568642, member: 8440"] I think Hoffman could work at five-eighth given more time, however, just not at this stage when Hunt is only finding his feet in the NRL. Hoffman would be a great ball runner at five-eighth if we had an NRL hardened halfback with plenty of experience. At this stage though, we need our halves to create space, and Hunt needs help. We seem to forget he is a rookie in his favoured halfback position in first grade, and like any rookie, they can't run the team on their own to begin with. All rookie halves have a more experienced half partner taking the pressure off of them. Hunt has good instinct, but needs time to play consistently. But to do that, he needs someone to support him in the play making responsibilities. Hunt will improve, but he shouldn't be the only play making half at this stage of his career. I think the best option would still be Strasser at five-eighth. His experience in steering a team around in the QLD Cup is a major benefit, as it is the closest thing to being an NRL half. Nikorima at this stage is not quite ready, but I feel Strasser should be given a shot. If you look at it in a way, Strasser has more experience in running the side than even Hunt has as a playmaker. Strasser's style of play is what we need which would greatly relieve some of the pressure off Hunt. He can play to the structure and just pass it to his outside man and put in attacking kicks. At times tonight, Hoffman didn't pass to his outside backs, but Strasser could create opportunities for them. He would really compliment Hunt, Barba and McCullough. Nikorima I feel will just go missing over the 80 mins despite being a bit of the x factor type and needs to develop more in the NYC/Q Cup. I'd move Hunt back to his preferred left side and Strasser on the right, although I'd still want them to rove around. [/QUOTE]

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