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Is a shame Liam Rose is away. Not sure who would play as DM if Monty is missing? A few options but no one with the same skillset and experience. Lets hope Monty is fit, i think he will be. It wouldn't be a very popular decision but Matt Sim might be a safer bet as LM instead of Mitch? Big blow if we were missing those 2 but the upside is it gives someone a chance.
Even if Matt Sim is a safer choice surely we should go for risk and reward (in Austin) for round one? This game could have a big impact on our crowds this year.
Plus Perth will either have Anthony Golec or Marc Warren at left back Mitch Austin's pace could absolutely destroy them.
I'd love to see Austin tear it up. From what i've heard he is pretty raw but with freakish speed. My only concern is that it could go the other way and we lose our shape a bit. The other option is Fitzy to the left and we play 2 DM (though if Monty and Rose are unavailable that could be tricky).
Two DMs is about securing the play and ensuring your attacking players are free to be aggressive going forward, not thinking they've got to save their legs to do the water carrying down the back.
