Dave wrote:Second row looks like a problem area. Are Regan/McCusker ready to step up?
Know nothing about McCusker, as for Regan, someone who watches Hinch more than I did this season can comment, but the last time I saw them (last game of season vs Belvedere) he was playing at 6, with Donnan and Simpson in second row.. Now I guess that may be a good thing insofar as its a reflection of better mobility/skills, but it had an echo of a couple of years ago when the likes of Dow couldn't get a start in their main position..
Dave wrote:Loosehead is a mess. Will O'Hagan get his debut before he turns 25?
Think we need reinforcements, not sure that O'Sullivan in the academy is the answer either.. Peter Dooley anyone??
Dave wrote:Any outside backs coming through?
I haven't seen much of him, but was very impressed by Hume - serious specimen, great acceleration for a big man, good footballer too, and can even kick goals - might need to tighten up his defensive technique and reads, but I can see him hitting the squad soon.
Mark Keane and Angus Kernoghan were in this years 20s, and in fairness you can't really make a judgment on the basis of a couple of matches, but I didn't think they stood out particularly
Not back 3, but I have also been impressed by Butler any time I've seen him - a bit reminiscent of a slightly lighter Chris Farrell.