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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_Olyy" data-source="post: 1031538" data-attributes="member: 34990"><p>I've got nothing against Hodge - don't think EJ does either (wasn't he an apprentice at some point? Though that's probably a black mark against his name...)</p><p></p><p>From what I've seen, at senior level, Steward and Parton have taken to it better - but they all have very high ceilings, slightly different skillsets, and any of the three going on tour would be a huge plus, really.</p><p>Do think Hodge probably needs a few big dinners in him to make it at international level, though - not saying bulk up like the RFU forced Tait to, but he's very lightweight and while he's not afraid of contact at all I've seen him get bowled over before - LRZ is almost 2st heavier, for example. Only natural as a youngster that he'll fill out a bit more over time, though</p><p></p><p>Edit: Didn't realise Parton was 23! I thought he was like 20</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_Olyy, post: 1031538, member: 34990"] I've got nothing against Hodge - don't think EJ does either (wasn't he an apprentice at some point? Though that's probably a black mark against his name...) From what I've seen, at senior level, Steward and Parton have taken to it better - but they all have very high ceilings, slightly different skillsets, and any of the three going on tour would be a huge plus, really. Do think Hodge probably needs a few big dinners in him to make it at international level, though - not saying bulk up like the RFU forced Tait to, but he's very lightweight and while he's not afraid of contact at all I've seen him get bowled over before - LRZ is almost 2st heavier, for example. Only natural as a youngster that he'll fill out a bit more over time, though Edit: Didn't realise Parton was 23! I thought he was like 20 [/QUOTE]
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