Easier said than done. 

Ennis was considered the final piece of the puzzle to Cronulla ending their 50-year premiership drought with Ennis' retirement leaving a gaping hole in the side’s 2017 ambitions.

"There are a few things we need to fix up obviously. The glaring one is who is going to replace Michael [Ennis] but I'm sure we'll get there in time," Flanagan said.

"We've got some choices there. Obviously there's Manaia Cherrington and Jayden Brailey, two genuine No.9s but Mortimer can play there.

"Daniel has been hurt, he hurt his hamstring and hasn't been in the main training group but he can play seven, six and nine and we've bought him for that utility value. He can put a bit of pressure on Chad and Jimmy as well and Nu Brown can play six, seven and nine as well.

"We'll just see how they trial. They're all champing at the bit to get first crack at it but I'm undecided at this stage. The trials and Nines will probably tell."