After a loss to start their NRLW season, Allana Ferguson is calling on the Roosters to think outside the box when it comes to team selection, and play Jessica Sergis at fullback this weekend.
The Roosters were well beaten in their opening encounter against the reigning premiers Brisbane.
They were without first-choice fullback Corban Baxter due to COVID-19, and she's been named on the extended bench for this week's clash with Gold Coast, suggesting she will again sit out.
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Brydie Parker has again been named to wear the No.1 jumper in Baxter's absence, but retired NRLW star Ferguson wants to see a change.
"In terms of attack and not being able to put anything on the board – Jess Sergis at fullback, let's see it," Ferguson said on NRLWrap.
"They were down by 20 points and there was nothing really happening. I thought Brydie [Parker] was strong at the back, but they at no point looked to be threatening enough to win the game.
"When you're sitting 10 minutes out and you need to put some points on the board… let's see her there, give her a crack. She's dangerous, the opposition coach is going to have a headache about trying to defend up against her."
The reigning Dally M winner was the biggest transfer of the off-season, moving from the Dragons after being a key cog there since the competition's inception – but it was far from a happy debut for the Tricolours.
"It was a really fast-paced game, the ruck speed was really good, and they handled so many facets of the game brilliantly – but where it broke down, and where they didn't look dangerous to me was their line attack," Ferguson said.
"They just looked a little bit lost when they had opportunities to attack the line."
It's fair to say the Roosters are likely to fare better this weekend against the Titans, who were well beaten in their first-ever game.
Brisbane's dominance in the competition is well documented, losing just one match since the NRLW started – and in particular, have had the wood over the Roosters.
The Broncos have won all six games when the two teams have met, scoring 132 points and conceding just 46.
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