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Exeter chiefs 2017/18 season thread. Chance to top the premiership.
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<blockquote data-quote="brokenoses" data-source="post: 868448" data-attributes="member: 72824"><p>Alright mate. As you were, then.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I can't disagree with any of that. I would say that, although they can all jump, having a decent lineout jumper in the back row helps hugely. Saying that, I would like to see Armand at lock and I think Dennis plays much better in that position. I'm hoping to see a bit more of Sam Skinner at 6 or even 8 this season which would definitely tick that box. I agree about Waldrom. I think if Ewers had been playing more, we would have seen a lot less Waldrom. We could do with one of two more in the pack focusing on carrying but if LCD, Ewers and Hepburn can stay fit that won't be a problem and could leave room in the backrow for other qualities.</p><p></p><p>Backline has serious potential. I think Campagnaro is a game changer but maybe needs a carrier like Hill/Whitten on his inside shoulder. I'd like to see Hill step up a bit more this season. If Devoto plays at 12 then I think he does have to pace, as well as obvious power and defence, to do very well at 13. Wings are not a problem although I think Short does best later on in games when things are more broken up. He is a fantastic finisher and makes something out of nothing but he has shown a few defensive lapses that need addressing. Fullback is a hard one. I'm a fan of Turners and would like to see him given an extended run of games to prove his mettle, or otherwise. Nowell had a shocker at 15 for Chiefs last year but I think with time he would do well there. </p><p></p><p>Overall, I'm very optimistic about this squad and think the pieces are all there. As always, its about what order they are arranged.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brokenoses, post: 868448, member: 72824"] Alright mate. As you were, then. I can't disagree with any of that. I would say that, although they can all jump, having a decent lineout jumper in the back row helps hugely. Saying that, I would like to see Armand at lock and I think Dennis plays much better in that position. I'm hoping to see a bit more of Sam Skinner at 6 or even 8 this season which would definitely tick that box. I agree about Waldrom. I think if Ewers had been playing more, we would have seen a lot less Waldrom. We could do with one of two more in the pack focusing on carrying but if LCD, Ewers and Hepburn can stay fit that won't be a problem and could leave room in the backrow for other qualities. Backline has serious potential. I think Campagnaro is a game changer but maybe needs a carrier like Hill/Whitten on his inside shoulder. I'd like to see Hill step up a bit more this season. If Devoto plays at 12 then I think he does have to pace, as well as obvious power and defence, to do very well at 13. Wings are not a problem although I think Short does best later on in games when things are more broken up. He is a fantastic finisher and makes something out of nothing but he has shown a few defensive lapses that need addressing. Fullback is a hard one. I'm a fan of Turners and would like to see him given an extended run of games to prove his mettle, or otherwise. Nowell had a shocker at 15 for Chiefs last year but I think with time he would do well there. Overall, I'm very optimistic about this squad and think the pieces are all there. As always, its about what order they are arranged. [/QUOTE]
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