There is a difference. I think Long is a very good player - defensively very good, a threat in the air and can get forwards. What let’s him down, as KR said in the week is what he does in the final 3rd. With Cadden we have reliable delivery - that’s not the case with long.
That’s not me writing long off, simply acknowledging they have different strengths.
To take it a step further, KE clearly relies on attacking full backs for our chance creation.
As an aside, our defence could see some upheaval in January with Cadden going plus dickie likely off also.
Thats aside, last night was remarkable - that will hopefully give belief that a performance like that in the league consistently will see us up.