Mrs Barista wrote:I sort of get what you mean, but I'd say both are damaging in different ways. This "making allowances" you describe is very difficult with restricted squad numbers and the salary cap.
The Scott Taylor thing is self-inflicted. Many games this season where Esders, Spaven or Watts for example could have been picked to get a taste of SL but the opportunity was declined. At some point you need to anticipate having more than a couple injured and get the youngsters up to speed where there is a relatively "safe" environment to do it in, otherwise you're into a Taylor/Haynes scenario.
Don't get wrong, I'm not saying one scenario is "better" than the other. Both have their challenges, as you say. It would have been helpful to know the status of players earlier in the lead up to our first play-off game, though.
On the Taylor thing, I hope Justin has learnt something from last night's game. Maybe he'll be happier to turn to our academy and reserves players in the future given how Taylor didn't look out of place at all.
