Hill was a loss we didn't want for sure and we'd be better with him still around.
What we miss most with Lewis and Mitch is two leaders who didn't accept poor efforts, I don't think Smith, Shiels and Rough are the same as Hodge, Mitch and Lewis for ruthlessness
Now Rough is a beast and and you don't get to the level these blokes do by liking to lose. But Jordy, Sam, Hodge, Gibbo and Burgers absolutely hated losing, they'd kill themselves to not lose, possibly maim a team mate or two as well
I'm hoping Smith and Shiels especially find their way as leaders.
For mine Smith talks the most, shows the most desire to lift the team, Rough is a calming influence, he's also a focal point when he is up and about.
Liam seems very quiet on field, aggressive to a direct opponent but not really pushing his team mates
Time will tell if we've got the right blokes but you need to give guys a chance to grow
While that is happening we are lacking those blokes that motivated the boys and led by example on the field