I though Sts would be looking for a barnstormer and I think the Italian fellow was a LF. If he is supposed to cover both LF and prop, I would be surprised. Thought Sts would have gone for a Carvell, Morley type. Someone who bosses about in prop.

IMO laffranchi will be used in the role that TP has been doing. He'll line up at loose forward but play as a 3rd prop.



I'm pretty certain that's why we've gone for laffranchi as he's perfect for this role.

So who steps up to Graham's leadership in the front role?

Perry in the 'enforcer' role, Roby as 'leader'.



Jammer is impossible to replace like for like.

Perry and LMS will start IMO with laffranchi as 3rd prop at 13 with TP on the bench.



Perry, laffranchi and TP all offer great experience in the front row.

As a guess I'd say Josh Perry is the most likely candidate as he at least has some fire in his belly so could inspire the team when they are needing motivation. But in all honesty, I haven't a clue.

That isn't what was asked though.

And, 2 out of the 3 aren't front rowers by trade.

Why's he asking me then ?





Shouldn't be asking royce this ?

Um, it's a forum for discussion and one element of discussion is the asking of questions! But it's always useful answering the questions that are asked, rather than those that aren't.

Perry

That makes no odds at saints, foster is a centre by trade, meli is a winger by trade, wheeler is a stand off by trade.



Being serious though, the Aussies are now playing there LF as a 3rd prop like Paul gallan. Perry, LMS are out and out props and TP has played most of his time as prop so its not to bad. Plus we've got magennis.



I think perry, TP, LMS, laffranchi and magennis will go well for us and we are looking at another forward.