I think people are forgetting the defensive duties of a hooker! Could shaul defend in the middle with the big fellas, I’m very much doubting it, I’m sure shaul could do a lot more with the ball then he as in previous seasons, especially with hodgson as coach, I’m happy to see him battle it out with Connor for the number 1 shirt, jakes form could easily dip, and always chance of an injury. Also would be happy with 3 forwards and shaul on the bench

For my tuppence worth - there are going to be times when things don't come off for Josh, and even some whole games where he could have a bit of a mare. I really hope fans don't get on his back for this if it happens. For all the structure that modern RL teams have to play to there is still space for players with a more maverick role. Reynolds seems to fall somewhere between the 2 but as a playmaker we are going to have to accept that sometimes things won't quite work out. From what i have seen so far there are going to be many more good times than bad

Out for 6 weeks

It’s a blow for sure



I’m more confident now though, as it seems to be more about systems than players.



Good luck young Macca!

Injuries everywhere at the moment, it’s a blow, but could of been worse.

4-6 weeks, hopefully 4.



Sneyd on thought which is a real plus.



A lot more confident with Hodgson we can cope with this loss than previous season.



Big chance for McNamara

I'm not worried. He will be a miss for sure but I have much more faith in the systems than I ever did under Radford and I'm sure whoever comes in will do a solid job.



Question is which way do we go? Do we just back McNamara to partner Sneyd and leave everything else as is? Do you move Connor to 6 and bring in Wynne at full back? Or maybe shift Tuimavave to 6, with either Scott at centre, or Fonua at centre and Faraimo on the wing?



Pros and cons to all of them but I think they are all sound options. I feel like McNamara will get the nod against Fev, and that will be something of an audition to see if he stays there for the Warrington game.

Connor has the number 1 shirt. He is our first choice full back.

McNamara comes in. No one moves. Simplez.

I agree. I'd like to see McNamara given a chance against Featherstone and see how he goes. If it doesn't go too well I'd move Carlos to S/O. Not his best position but he'll do a job.



Connor must stay at full back unless there are further injuries.

From the reports its looks like McNamara is going to play and if Sneyd is fit the only other change will be Bowden for Sao and Brown on the bench with Fash.



“The exciting thing is Ben McNamara will come into the team,” Hodgson added.



“We’re excited about what he’s done in pre-season, it gives him a chance to show what he can do. As a group, we’re confident that when Ben comes in, he can fill that void.



“He’s a confident boy, he continues asking questions and he’s learning his role within the group. But we’re excited to see how he can go, we think he’s developed in the off-season and he’ll have some help around him inside and outside him to protect him.”

This coach doesn't obviously like the wholesale changes we have seen in the past and believes that players train for positions and that straight replacements for injured players are the way to go. That is certainly good fro team spirit and morale in the group and he seems very keen on that!

With Sneyd and Connor pulling the strings and a good platform from the forwards I'm sure he will do fine. He did ok when he got chances last year, and now he has another pre season under his belt and will be coming into a more stable and structured side. Great opportunity for him.