NRL: Clint Gutherson could be set for a sensational positional change under incoming head coach Jason Ryles, as the NRL 360 crew breakdown a move for Gutho into the middle.
New Eels coach Jason Ryles has revealed his shock plan for Clint Gutherson — but the jury is out on whether it’s really something the skipper will be happy to do.Watch the best coverage of the 2024 NRL finals, with expert analysis and every game until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo.“I see him as real good coverage for all positions really on the field, especially all our backs and then at 13, nine and that sort of role there,” Ryles said.
“I spoke to Clint first and said, ‘this is the plan and this is what I’m thinking’. I couldn’t have got more buy-in,” Ryles said. Rugby league legend Gorden Tallis understands the thinking behind moving Gutherson because he believes “fullback is a young man’s position” and the veteran “lost a yard of speed” this season.“I just don’t see it,” he said on NRL 360.
“I don’t know if it’ll work, if I’m being brutally honest I don’t think the experiment would last long.”Ritchie asked the panel if Gutherson is moved out of the No.1 jersey should he also lose the captaincy to which they all said yes — and suggested Mitchell Moses take over as skipper.“He is the heart and soul of that club. If he’s not happy that is going to ricochet down the playing group,” he said.“If you strip him of the captaincy I think you’re going to get a very disgruntled player.
But it seems that very well could become a reality. Ryles confirmed Gutherson will be at the club next season — but didn’t go further than that.“At no stage did we discuss Gutho moving before the end of his contract.
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