Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 8183 Location: Never never land away with the fairies
HU8HFC wrote:Hoy Swift Sutcliffe Scott Mcintosh McNamara Clifford Sao Dwyer Evans Savelio Griffin Fash
Satae Houghton Brown Cator
Think our right edge could do with some beefing up and we would get that with having Savelio in for Lane. Satae off the bench for impact would make sense. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Houghton start at Hooker, and have Dwyer come on to run at tired bodies.
I'd agree to that squad though wouldn't be surprised to see Lane on the bench if Savelio starts or vice versa. If Savelio is 100% fit, ready and able to do 80mins then think bench may be Satae, Brown, Evans & Houghton. Agree also it'll likely be Houghton over Lovodua though I'd still prefer our 9 combo to be Dwyer/Lovodua.
I really enjoy long walks especially when they are taken by people I don't like!
Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 8183 Location: Never never land away with the fairies
the cal train wrote:Can’t see us outmuscling their pack, and their massive wingers are certainly a worry. Expect Mcintosh to get absolutely peppered if he plays.
Think we have to go with a fairly big bench to match them down the middle though think Kasiano is still a big miss for them. With May, McMeeken, Taukeiaho & Ma'u all coming back in they'll be a different side than we've seen in the first 2 rounds, though they'll hopefully be a little out of flow and lack some cohesion. Glad Tomkins is still out for them as he does make them tick and with Yaha out injured they've lost some of the size he brings in getting them out of backfield
Our edge with McIntosh & Scott is a worry defensively but hopefully will have continued to improve this in training.
Its always a tough trip and not confident, that said Catalan aren't hitting their straps yet and haven't looked that convincing themselves so I'm kind of 50/50 though think home advantage will edge it for them.
Hoping the weather will be decent enough to allow us to play an fairly expansive game to get the best out of Hoy & Clifford and work the Dragons hard to tire their big men out.
I really enjoy long walks especially when they are taken by people I don't like!
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WIZEB wrote:Freddie was on about himself, not you, ya plum. I think we'll get beat for what it's worth. If anybodys brave enough to be driving it, or any trips going, pm me, but looking doubtful. 15 minutes to pack a bag......
If you fancy a 7hr train journey from Paris to Perpignan its cheap
Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 4396 Location: Posh Bransholme
I think it's great that we have options I've already picked three teams in my head Hoy Macintosh Scott Sutcliffe Swift Macca Clifford Sao Dwyer Evans Griffin Lane Fash Subs Savelio Brown Satae Lovudua/Houghton Macintosh last chance for me, if Wynne or Mitch was fit think he'd be under massive pressure, I'd play Dre off the bench as think we need size same with Browny. Cator unlucky to miss out.
Always the Optimist never the Pessimist. Glass Half full not half empty man me.
Don't think Wynne is too far away now going off a recent Tweet.
Agree on Darnell. We signed him for his pace, but he's been taken on the outside by Mamo and Handley now. Plus he's good for at least 1 error a game. He'll be opposite Johnstone on Friday too.
Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 4396 Location: Posh Bransholme
Off my source from last season let’s hope he’s right good side and great balance. Tex Darnell Scott Sutty Swift Benny Clifford Kane Dwyer Satae Griff Laney Fash
Dre Ligi Browny Joey
18th man Houghton I wasn’t far off just got Ligi and Satae wrong way round
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