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EXCLUSIVE: Bench $10m Jason Taumalolo for best impact from fewer minutes, Lockyer says – Wide World of Sports
Legend’s plan after rookie coach move backfires
The Cowboys should bench $10 million superstar Jason Taumalolo if they want maximum impact from fewer minutes, Darren Lockyer says.
Taumalolo played just 51 minutes in a 24-0 season-opening loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He ran only 73 metres, way down from his usual 200m-plus.
New North Queensland coach Todd Payten said that he was focused on protecting Taumalolo’s longevity, yet will come under enormous pressure to rethink his plans if the champion lock’s output remains so diminished.
“Obviously…
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