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As Shane Flanagan undoubtedly mulls over the prospects and pressures of the 2013 NRL season, one thing remains to be seen.
Do two Wrights make a wrong?
Of course, I am referring to new recruit Jonathan Wright and stand in fullback Matthew Wright, who filled the attacking void of the injured Nathan Gardner for the majority of 2012.
However with the key acquisition of Penrith flyer Michael Gordon, Matthew looks unlikely to retain the number one shirt come round one in 2013.
Beau Ryan has been all-but guaranteed a spot on the right wing, partnering Ben Pomeroy on a flank boasting the experience and creativity of halfback Jeff Robson.
Robson too had a stand out 2012 season in the Sutherland shire.
Boom youngster Ricky Leutele had a stellar end to 2012, cementing a centre position in Pomeroy’s suspension-forced absence.
Most notably, he scored a try in the dying stages of a round 25 clash against Souths which won them the match and confirmed Cronulla’s position in the final top eight.
Throw in the seemingly forgotten local talent of Stewart Mills and Nathan Stapleton and the coach definitely has a lot to consider.
Both Jonathan and Matthew Wright have played on the wing and in the centres in the previous two seasons for their respective clubs.
However now it appears the pair look set to battle it out for the left wing role.
Flanagan, upon securing the services of the former Canterbury star, told the Sydney Morning Herald, “he is comfortable playing centre or wing and had a great year in what was obviously a pretty good Bulldogs side”.
To accompany Flanagan’s praise, Matthew Wright appears hard pressed to obtain a starting role, having just scored just one try in 2012.
For the sake of Cronulla’s genuine premiership credentials in the coming season, the playing roster and fans alike hope the Sharks boss makes the ‘Wright’ decision.
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