From the limited bits I have seen this year I think we have missed Larder, Wrench and Dom more than Shad and Branno..
Those 3 were extremely good defenders in that tight six part of the field and always willing to do the dirty stuff in yardage always willing to bring the ball away from our own line.
The only player that seems to do the dirty yardage work is Worrincy, a winger!! Sure some of the forwards will still do the work but they don't look that willing for the ball. Yet get into good ball and everyone perks up and wants the ball!!