Joined: Jan 11 2005 Posts: 3902 Location: West Hull
Rugby Raider wrote:I don’t get playing Fash at Loose Forward.
I know the role has become diluted in the past few years since Sculthorpe, Sir Kev and SOL have retired. Never mind Knocker, Casey, Harry Pinner and Mick Adams in the 80’s.
However, I still think a Loose Forward should be classed as a creative pivot. I like Fash, he’s a 100% committed grafting forward. First into the tackle and also willing to run the ball in. However, he has never been a ball handler. I’m fine with Fash playing Prop, but we need to get more imaginative at LF.
It is a role we need to redevelop and we continue our transition. More recently we’ve had Grimaldi, Jason Smith, McMenamy, Cooke and Westerman in that that role, that could put someone through a gap.
I’m not sure Cator at LF is the answer either. I know Joe had a horrid time out with injuries, however I can’t remember many times last season when he was that creative. However, early days but Joe did look ok during his spell at Hooker yesterday.
I just think over the next year, we need to find a better solution at Loose Forward.
Unfortunately Kye Armstrong is injured at the moment ,
C for Cuckoo wrote:It's be good if Stavely made the grade. He's got good size, good strength and good hands but seems a long way from getting in the team at the moment.
I’m hoping he’ll get another shot against wigan. Not sure how Jordan lane will be after his head knock. I think Lane & Staveley are probably the next cues off the rack.
My only concern with him is I’m not sure how good his engine is.
Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 8165 Location: Never never land away with the fairies
Hullrealist wrote:
C for Cuckoo wrote:It's be good if Stavely made the grade. He's got good size, good strength and good hands but seems a long way from getting in the team at the moment.
I’m hoping he’ll get another shot against wigan. Not sure how Jordan lane will be after his head knock. I think Lane & Staveley are probably the next cues off the rack.
My only concern with him is I’m not sure how good his engine is.
The Wigan game is a perfect opportunity to test Staveley out against a strong opposition and giving him the chance to stake a claim for the season ahead. Even though the game will have been 2 weeks since the Doncaster game I'd still probably rest Lane altogether such was his head knock just to be extra cautious.
I really enjoy long walks especially when they are taken by people I don't like!
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