Gawn will dominate in the ruck. And his impact is key to who will win.
It doesn’t matter if Sweet, Vis, or both play.
Gawn will also go forward. And they will kick to him more times than not down the line.
I actually think Esava, around the ground is a better match up, and I’d gamble on effectively using Esava in a negating 1 on 1 ruck/tagging role.
I’d play Sweet (or Vis) and then send him forward after centre bounces. Playing as a target and a big decoy forward - forcing May and/or Lever to man them up. Hopefully giving Georgi, and maybe Jez if he gets a game, more space and better matchups.
Maybe this can be Plan B. But Gawn and his impact on the game - is pretty much the game.
If GWS had a semi decent ruck, we lose last week.
It doesn’t matter if Sweet, Vis, or both play.
Gawn will also go forward. And they will kick to him more times than not down the line.
I actually think Esava, around the ground is a better match up, and I’d gamble on effectively using Esava in a negating 1 on 1 ruck/tagging role.
I’d play Sweet (or Vis) and then send him forward after centre bounces. Playing as a target and a big decoy forward - forcing May and/or Lever to man them up. Hopefully giving Georgi, and maybe Jez if he gets a game, more space and better matchups.
Maybe this can be Plan B. But Gawn and his impact on the game - is pretty much the game.
If GWS had a semi decent ruck, we lose last week.