NickyKiss wrote:
Depends on Isa's role. In my mind, he's 4th choice and good, solid back up for the 3 above him, which includes Walters. In that case it doesn't really matter how many games he plays and in a way it's the fewer the better, as the first 3 will be fit and playing well. As we all know though, it's unlikely all those second row options stay fit all season though and 3 second rowers isn't enough in any squad, especially when we don't have a prop or loose forward who has any real history of playing in that second row.
There are always 'rotation games' such as London this year. Who better than Isa to come in and guide the younger squad players in those circumstances? Realistically the choice would be Isa or a project type player as we're simply not going to get someone of Isa's quality on a budget. Let's not forget he improved our first team, particularly in defence, prior to his injury.
I saw him at the Hull KR game as I was in hospitality and he came in pre game to speak to us. He looked in great shape and is clearly well thought of at the club so as long as he comes back injury free I genuinely don't see how we could have got better 'bang for buck'.
As you say, it's almost irrelevant how many first team games he plays.
