I tend to agree. I think its the defensive 3rd needs sorting out. For me without Devlin we had no steel in midfield, I don't think Rufer and Ridenton are a good DM combination. They both tend to stand off rather than put pressure on opposition ball carrier allowing them too much time and space, and when in possession often there tempo is very slow, which sets the tone for a slow build up by us. Devere has not looked happy at all this season, and does not appear to have stood up into the leadership role, which has lead to lack of clear communication at the back.
TAHW is definitely overdue his chance at CB. Although he was given a bit of a hospital pass last night coming on straight after we went down to 10 men, without having had any decent minutes up till that point.
I don't know what the solutions are. But with all our injuries, the wider squad will now get a chance to prove themselves. Can the likes of McGing and TAHW step up. I think we need to give Fenton more minutes. And hopefully Devlin is recovered for the next game.
The club is in a tough position financially having to cover costs of being over in Aus. So I don't imagine there is much budget for replacements. But if there was one I'd be looking at is James Musa who is a free agent.
But maybe its just a year to consolidate until all this covid crap is a thing of the past.