Whoever misses out on the Canberra Raiders No.6 jersey could end up with a utility role.
New Raiders vice-captain Jamal Fogarty was still unsure whether Ethan Strange or Kaeo Weekes would partner him in the halves, with both bringing different strengths to the five-eighth role.
But he said missing out on the playmaker role didn't necessarily mean they would miss out on a spot in the round one 17 to take on the Newcastle Knights.