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<blockquote data-quote="donmcdazzle" data-source="post: 954777" data-attributes="member: 44093"><p>Great post there Larksea. </p><p></p><p>I agree with your point (and the stats) on Cane being more effective with turnovers than Savea, but prefer the rest of what Savea brings compared to Cane. Cane is a pretty ineffective on attack really, especially running onto the ball he has a tendency to knock on. How did Todd fare against Cane on the turnover front? I see those two as pretty interchangeable - stats may prove me wrong! </p><p></p><p>I didn't have the perception Cane was a particularly powerful defender either - accurate and extremely busy for sure, but didn't think he was super dominant. In saying all of that, he is a very good 7, we just have a funny mix and the conundrum of our form player in the country (Savea) not really fitting a specific position.</p><p></p><p>Yup agree on ALB as well, that's why I said to a lesser extent than Crotty and Goodhue. He had an amazing Super season and has looked great in tests this year. I love his workrate as well, seems to be all over the field on both sides. I guess what I mean about Laumape is he beats players in a different way to someone like ALB. Less about spinning out of tackles etc and more about just smashing through (although has tidy footwork and good pace himself). Given I expect defences to tighten up in the world cup, I'd like the option to have a powerhouse out there. Laumape was excellent in the Lions series remember, was a pretty effective tool against the rush defence, I was frustrated we weren't giving him more ball.</p><p></p><p>Suspect you're right though, someone is likely to fall over so he might play a role in any case.</p><p></p><p>Who do you think is our starting midfield? SBW and which of the others?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donmcdazzle, post: 954777, member: 44093"] Great post there Larksea. I agree with your point (and the stats) on Cane being more effective with turnovers than Savea, but prefer the rest of what Savea brings compared to Cane. Cane is a pretty ineffective on attack really, especially running onto the ball he has a tendency to knock on. How did Todd fare against Cane on the turnover front? I see those two as pretty interchangeable - stats may prove me wrong! I didn't have the perception Cane was a particularly powerful defender either - accurate and extremely busy for sure, but didn't think he was super dominant. In saying all of that, he is a very good 7, we just have a funny mix and the conundrum of our form player in the country (Savea) not really fitting a specific position. Yup agree on ALB as well, that's why I said to a lesser extent than Crotty and Goodhue. He had an amazing Super season and has looked great in tests this year. I love his workrate as well, seems to be all over the field on both sides. I guess what I mean about Laumape is he beats players in a different way to someone like ALB. Less about spinning out of tackles etc and more about just smashing through (although has tidy footwork and good pace himself). Given I expect defences to tighten up in the world cup, I'd like the option to have a powerhouse out there. Laumape was excellent in the Lions series remember, was a pretty effective tool against the rush defence, I was frustrated we weren't giving him more ball. Suspect you're right though, someone is likely to fall over so he might play a role in any case. Who do you think is our starting midfield? SBW and which of the others? [/QUOTE]
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