Verills or freind

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I think Jake should just take it out of everyone's hands and rule himself out after missing so much of the season. It would be the most team loving and selfless gesture. Big call I know.

[ccfc bondi]

VERRILS! There is no other answer!

[mattyh]

robbo has said friend will play if fit , he was close this week, done deal

[Team Evil]

I think Jake should just take it out of everyone's hands and rule himself out after missing so much of the season. It would be the most team loving and selfless gesture. Big call I know.

It’s such a difficult decision. I hope Jake just lets the young guy play, seems so unfair to get the team to the GF and not get to play.

[Spirit of 66]

This question also needs to be asked for in terms of the future. I don't know how long Sam is signed for (is he in the development squad?) but Jake is only signed up until the end of 2020. Sam can be our hooker for the next 10 years, but he won't hang around if he's not given a first grade spot.

[roosterchook]

Verrills has got us to where we are so just dump him for the GF? He’s worked so hard, is match fit, in great form and has formed good combinations. Just throw that away for Friend who can’t possibly be ready? Verrills has earned his spot and proved himself. I’d leave Friend out.

[Bondicigar]

Verrils had a solid game last night topping the tackle count. His usually silky service was a little off though, I wouldnt change things now but odviously Jake friend will get the job done...

[Cockadoodledoo]

I think Jake should just take it out of everyone's hands and rule himself out after missing so much of the season. It would be the most team loving and selfless gesture. Big call I know.

I agree with you Jack but it won’t happen. It’s too big a risk now with Jake having been out so long. The fact he hurt his calf indicates his body is at risk of breaking down at any moment due to a lack of match fitness.

[Johnny73]

It would be on par with putting Doghumper in the side in 2016. Not talent wise, just injury wise. Verrils all the way.

[The Marshall]

A month ago I was a definite that Jake should return. But now I think Sammy is giving us more in attack as his speed is much better than Jake. He is not at Jakes level in defence but he is going well enough to keep his spot. Jake has been out to long and it’s to much of a risk. His service will simply not be as sharp.

[lordteddy]

Jake will not play. Robbo is simply not ruling him out to keep some doubt in Canberra's mind about who will play. If Sam didn't ahoot the lights out at hooker like his has and we were relying on Radley it might have been another story.

[ROC181]

I think the answer for this dilemma is much easier than looking into the future seasons. What do we do with Sam next year and onwards? Will he be happy being at North’s after the high possibility that he will get to be a grand final winner? Will Robbo let him leave to play first at another club or will Friend be told to move on? Wouldn’t want to lose any but having 2 hookers in a team is not ideal.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Sam will get some very attractive offers from other clubs. We need to lock him in somehow.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

robbo has said friend will play if fit , he was close this week, done deal

Around this time of year Matty, take some things Robbo says with a tiny portion of sodium chloride.

[ROC181]

Sam will get some very attractive offers from other clubs. We need to lock him in somehow.

And what sit out until Friend leaves? That could at least 2 years.