You reckon Bomber whose job is literally on the line wouldn’t play Fifita if he thought it improved our chances?
If he is dumb enough to tank us and himself to spite Fifita then we do need a new coach.
Fifita has been declining badly last couple years, shouldn’t come as a huge shock it has got to a point where other fringe players start to jump him, but many have been denying it because he’s still managed a couple good games a year or because of what a legend he is (from pre knee injury)
Agree Mate. The NRL is a business and Coaches use their best assets at every possible opportunity. There really is no room for sentiment, irrespective of whether a player was probably instrumental in a team winning a premiership.
I'm sure Fifita is aware of this, especially after almost dumping the Sharks for the Doggies a few years back. Since then, apart from the odd controversial incident, he has been a good club-man.
I don't feel very confident about Fifi's legs coming good any-time soon and I also think that Bomber is giving him every chance for a miracle recovery.
Time to go big fella while you are still able, maybe spend a season with the twin in the UK.