Gutted. Ghe guy is a turnstile and I was hoping he was playing to improve our chances.

The good thing is we have a lot of decent players to step in now that he is suspended. I remember a few years ago when our FB was out and we had to put Vaealiki there.

You mean the one time Kiwi International fullback David Vaialeki?

No I mean the one time Kiwi International fullback David Vaealiki.

Roberts to full back, Phelps on the wing and Goulding to centre.

Think it would be better putting Richards at fullback myself. the last thing we want to do is destroy Roberts confidence in only his second game. The way he turned for a few kicks and jogged after the ball doesnt fill me with hope for him playing fullback.

never heard of him

I'm not Goulding's biggest fan but I don't see what advantage is gained by playing Phelps instead. Goulding doesn't have a clue when it comes to putting his winger away, but he's as fast as Phelps and I think his defence is better (I felt very sorry for Roberts on Sunday who was exposed time after time).

I've never seen a guy look as physically scared of playing a game of rugby league as Mathers looked on Sunday. This ban has done the lad a favour.



It may be a case that his injuries have made him lose his bottle and the only way that could come back is by having a good run of games. Unfortunatly we can't afford to keep having him mess up for the first team so an extended run of at least 6-8 matches in the reserves is a must. We have easily enough players to cover his absence.



Richards to fullback for me with Phelps/Ainscough on the left wing and Goulding coming in at right centre.



I don't think Pryce is anywhere near ready for first team duty based on the friendlies.

I'd put Goulding in aswell then try Pryce next Friday against Castleford maybe.

Roberts

Phelps, Goulding, Carmont, Richards