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PostPosted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:45 am 
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I can fully understand head coach McRae wanting to have Smith in the starting 13 each week but it's clear to see Smith can only play at 6 or 7

So it would not suprise me one bit if Stefan Ratchford could find himself playing at full-back in the odd game this season.

In Stefan Ratchford we have the kind of player who can if need be play in every back position but of course I would rather see him playing at stand-off for the rest of the season along with Myler, but that's up to our coach to sort out and not me.

The main thing is in my opinion is to get these two very good future prospects signed up on long term contracts just like the Leeds Rhinos did with there half-backs on 5 year deals a while back.

COME ON SALFORD PAY UP AND REWARD RATHFORD & MYLER NOW

THESE TWO YOUNG PLAYER ARE WITHOUT DOUBT OUR FUTURE..

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Ratchford by far, I don't see how Mcrae can have a selection headache over it. Its not as if its a difficult decision is it?? Ratchford has been playing well the team on the whole have been playing well Ratchfords been MOM in the last two super league games. Why even think about changing it?? :?






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Teddington Red wrote:Can we please leave out references to ''spineless coach''.

Whatever Bomber decides to do will be based on his view of whats best for the team.nothing else!!

Having said all that,I would go with Ratchford but try to find a spot on the bench for Smith,although that will be difficult.

It would provide Insurance .


Why he hasnt called him a spineless coach he has just insinuated that he possibly could be if he was to bring Smith straight back in

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Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:RATCHFORD RATCHFORD RATCHFORD RATCHFORD RATCHFORD !!

We must keep the winning team together at all costs. Earlier this season we were all despondent over a team with no grit, determination or cohesion. At the moment we have that and it's our half back pairing which are helping provide the platform behind this. IMO Ratchford offers us more options than Smith in both attack and even more in defence. It'll be a travesty if he's removed to make way for Smith. If McRae does bring Smith back in it just shows we have another spineless coach who panders to his "big" signings needs by picking name over form. Which would be in no way acceptable.


And its your forwards that lay the platform for the halfbacks to do their fancy stuff

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Ratchford for me but surely we can find a place for Smith purely for his creativeness.

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monkeytowner wrote:And its your forwards that lay the platform for the halfbacks to do their fancy stuff


I know that :roll:
read it again you'll notice I said "it's our half back pairing which are helping provide the platform behind this" :wink:

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