None of them are really that big. Robson is 1.8m, though 93kg. Has he played lock as well? Harry Grant is down as 87kg?! Looks and plays bigger.
Did you catch which forward Blayke nailed on our tryline last game? His technique makes up for any lack of size and he's very smart in when and where he applies his his defensive effort. Very Cam Smith in that respect.
Api doesn't look totally fit. I think he'd lift for SOO but I'm not confident he'd make it through the series.
Blayke is more a direct replacement for Cook in my eyes. He could also be half backup, though I suppose any hooker should do a serviceable job if needed.
If Nicho's in you'd think that gives Blayke the inside running, and with there being little difference between any of the other options I'm leaning towards Blayke getting the nod.
As far as hookers go Robson is a decent size, nearly 10% on Blayke at same height.
Harry a touch shorter so a little stockier but I agree I think he must weigh more than that.
I think if we are expecting impact from a hooker off the bench that isn't really Blayke as he is used to grinding the game out and doesn't have the size to switch to a more run focus. Sure I think he could do the job, just not sure he's the best man for it.
Api could lose the spot on fitness, he is a bit banged up atm, has time though.
I'd be concerned about Api's defense in the first 20 min... could throw a Mitch Kenny type on for the first 20 min and then bring Api on when the game opens up a bit.
Yeah I'd start Robson or Kenny - any of these combos work for me
Robson - Api
Kenny - Api
Kenny - Robson
Kenny - Blayke
Robson - Blayke
I don't like any combo of Blayke/Api personally.
Egan, look he's good enough but his glass body just worries me.