Tolman doesn't average more meters or post-contact meters per minute played though (I assume). It's reasonably likely if Finucane came in whoever survived out of these two (or perhaps Royce) would have fairly reduced minutes. Tolman upside is he can play more if required, Fifita probably can't but in 10mins either side of halftime he probably makes a bigger impact than Tolman would.Tolman plays more minutes and averages more metres, more post-contact metres and his defensive output is already well discussed. We all know what Fififta means to the playing group but I'd argue with a completely healthy squad next year Tolman has more chance of cracking the 17.
As much as I love both I'm not convinced either should be there in 2023 though.
As for bold - do we? Yeah they definitely seem to like the guy but does him playing 20-25 minutes off the bench, or being sat on the bench, definitely inspire the others to play better? Maybe, but I don't know it.
Him passionately cheering the boys on while he sits on the bench for 850k a year might not be the inspiration it seems for the guy out there doing the work for 80 minutes.
I'd hope we could put in just as good a performance against Titans with him on bench as with him sat next to Craig or playing Jets.
They'd both be out if BHU was also fit and decent chance with Oregon coming and Colquhoun and Hazelton rising they are both surplus to requirements next year. Wouldn't mind keeping one or the other very very cheap, wanting to play first grade but expecting to mostly play Jets.