Lock in Arrow, says Sattler
FORMER Origin lock Scott Sattler has called for Queensland selectors to resist naming Titans star Jai Arrow in their Game 1 front row and keep him in his preferred No.13.
The in-form Arrow started at prop in Game 3 last year and could reprise the role after running for over 100m and making 20 tackles.
But former Maroons and Penrith premiership hero Sattler says Arrow’s versatility would be wasted at prop.
“You’ve got to have Arrow at lock with (Josh) McGuire and (Josh) Papalii in front of him,” Sattler said.
“You’d be doing a disservice to Arrow in the front row because he’s one of those oldschool locks who can drift around the park and run with width. The variation in his game is pretty rare these days and I don’t think you want to waste him on tackle one or two when he can be a wider option and use his offloading game.”
The Gold Coast lock has been a lone light for the Titans in 2019, averaging 157 metres and 33 tackles per game.
Sattler believes Walters can build a winning game plan around a mobile backrow of Arrow, McGuire and Papalii, with Dylan Napa providing additional grunt off the bench.