Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow went from being the Cowboys’ most dangerous player to fighting for a spot in the 17 last season.
The knee injury he suffered in Round 4 only sidelined him for three weeks but that was all Scott Drinkwater needed to overtake him as the Cowboys’ first choice fullback.
Tabuai-Fidow returned via the bench and although he slotted into the outside backs at times, it was clear the 21-year-old had fallen down the pecking order.