Dragons star Ben Hunt has admitted he “doesn’t like” enjoying hooker however says he’s “happy to do what’s best for the team” as coach Anthony Griffin enforced some key adjustments to his struggling aspect.
In the midst of a four-game shedding streak, Griffin has promoted the thrilling Jayden Sullivan to first grade after some robust type in NSW Cup, in addition to controversially wielding the axe on centre Zac Lomax.
The 21-year-old will begin on the bench, and Hunt will start the sport at halfback, however may very well be switched to hooker to accommodate Sullivan every time he enters the sport.
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Hunt, who has constantly been in Griffin’s nook this season because the embattled coach offers with rumblings over his future with the membership, instructed the SMH that Griffin “knows I don’t like playing” hooker.
“If it comes at the price of winning games, I’m pretty happy to play anything,” Hunt mentioned.
“We all play the game because we want to win. If we’re winning and our best brand of footy is me at nine, then I’ll do it.
“I’ve always wanted to play halfback but I’m happy to do what’s best for the team. If it (the shift) does work, I’ll be stuck there.”
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Hunt mentioned he had “thought about” a transfer to hooker for the Dragons a “couple of times” however by no means introduced it to Griffin.
“Deep down I thought I could help the team and that hooker could be an option, but my heart has been at halfback.”
Hunt additionally sung the praises of Sullivan, who has compelled his approach again into the aspect after being dropped earlier within the season.
“I’ve seen him mature a lot … He’s a real excitement player,” Hunt mentioned.
“He can do everything you want with the ball but he’s probably been a bit erratic in the past.
“Whereas I think I’ve seen him mature and learn to calm down and just sort of sit back and read the game a bit better, rather than chancing his arm when he didn’t need to.
“I think that’s probably the biggest thing I’ve seen in Sully, just maturity.”
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