The scrum half position is not our strength at the moment. We've struggled in that area since Longy left... some talent but nobody really been influential since then. Some talented players but not successful in that pivotal role (Eastmond, Lomax, Smith etc.) Perhaps Luke Walsh the most natural in the position - but could be hot and cold, defence not great and suffered that horrible injury.
A combined player of Fages and Richardson we might have a very decent player on our hands. Nothing against either of them - as I like them both, but a real quality scrum half would perhaps make a real difference to our current team - a real organiser to bring the best in the player around.
Justin Holbrook has built a very good team with strength across the field - but sometimes we lack a bit of superstar magic that's needed in games. Ben Barba was untouchable at times - but that went downhill.... and I prefer the balance to out team this season, but feel a couple of really standout players recruited to the team could make all the difference. Not sure they are available/affordable mind you.
We still might go on and win the grand final and it would be much deserved - but I also feel the team needs some additions to keep developing and build success for the future. Scrum half might be one area - maybe not the priority, but worth considering.
Coote has been quality this term - but wasn't greeted as a star. I think a really exciting signing that doesn't lose the balance/work ethic of the team could help next season.