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Listener Q+A: Does Papy's ankle give King Gutho the edge?

Ryan Papenhuyzen isn't expected to goal-kick for the Storm this weekend due to an ankle issue, does that give his fullback rival Clint Gutherson the edge as a better buy?

In our question and answer podcast, former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams gives his thoughts on all the major dilemmas heading into round 4 and updates his trades, captaincy and sit v start plans.

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