Related coverage
South Sydney NRL coach Michael Maguire has one last opportunity to see who will be playing in the No.7 jersey in the club’s traditional opening round clash against Sydney Roosters.
Just as he’d done in the match against Warrington, Maguire gave young halves Adam Reynolds and Ryan Carr time at first receiver in Saturday night’s trial against NZ Warriors.
Straight after the 22-14 loss, the new Rabbitohs’ coach admitted that he’s still not leaning one way or the other regarding the vital selection.
Maguire said a final decision isn’t likely until after next Saturday’s Charity Shield encounter.
“I’ll look at the videos and the same next week, another trial which I’m going to go through and look at which way I want to go,” Maguire said.
“I think both of them have put their hands up and it’s going to be a tough decision for myself when it comes.”
Against the Warriors, the kicking game of Reynolds when Souths were close to the tryline caused the opposition defence some uncomfortable moments.
While Carr was the playmaker, the team looked a touch more organised but not quite as lethal in attack.
Whichever way Maguire decides to go, the chosen player will have some big shoes to fill after the departure of Chris Sandow to Parramatta during the off-season.
Local junior Reynolds is the one of the prospective duo who can go closest to matching the mercurial feats that Sandow was capable of when he wore the cardinal and myrtle colours.
The trouble with Reynolds, though, is that he’s only recently fully recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
In fact, his last game was the 2010 Toyota Cup grand final.
Maguire said he’s not looking for a Sandow clone. He said the traits he’s looking for in a halfback are fairly simple.
“Pushing the team around, kicking and doing what’s required for the team,” he said.
© AAP 2012Recommend this story.
The Turkey 10
The Turkey 10 teams have now been selected, as Wild Turkey Bourbon's sport sponsorship kicks into the next exciting phase.
Choose which side you're going to support and get in the running to win $2,500!
Simply visit Wild Turkey Australia on Facebook for your chance to win.
Find out more.
The Crowd Says (1) | Page 1 of Comments
Have Your Say
- Explore:
- Michael Maguire, NRL, Rugby League, South Sydney Rabbitohs
February 13th 2012 @ 9:59am
Robbo said | February 13th 2012 @ 9:59am | Report comment
The tougher the decision becomes the better it is for South’s………I just hope Sutton puts more effort into his attacking game and combines well with which ever No.7 is selected to kick-off our 2012 campaign…