Toby King, at 23, is a year younger than Ryan Atkins was when he signed for us. Back then Atkins was far from the finished article so there is still chance for King to develop. This season, with a half back combination of Austin and Widdop, he will never get a better opportunity.
We know what Gelling can do. The key here is consistancy so we need other centres breathing down his neck.
Brand and Burrell are, each in their own way, more of a gamble (the sort that you have to make when you are limited by the salary cap). Brand has shown great promise but has yet to be tested in SL. Burrell has played Union at the highest level but can he adapt to League? (it's been many years since he played the one true code). Unfair to judge on limited appearances last year. Not only did he need to relearn the game, the biggest challenge was to achieve the correct type of fitness. Having seen the team photographs it looks as theough Mr Gardner and his team have virtually rebuilt him. He's in his 30's so it's this year or never.
