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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2019 14:58:08 GMT
Some very obvious selection headaches for Watson if people come back to full fitness.
Can you leave Bibby out for Junior? Personally I'd drop Welham and switch either Bibby/Junior to the right centre position.
If Moose is back can we drop Murray/Griffin when neither put a foot wrong on Saturday.
Is Chamberlain going to get back in when Olpherts continues to do so well.
Can we play with Lussick doing the full 80 leaving that vital bench spot open.
Does Lawton get onto the bench again?
How nice for a change for things to be so positive rather than doom and gloom.
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Post by JJR on Mar 11, 2019 15:08:50 GMT
Be interesting to see what it's like around Easter.
And better than last season when Brining and Vatuvei didn't appear at all and Littlejohn, nice guy that he was, just didn't cut the mustard.
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Post by redunderthebed on Mar 11, 2019 15:15:33 GMT
It is a nice problem to have. Go with the players in form is my feeling
I can’t see how Bibby can be dropped after that performance. I think Junior has been a bit undercooked so far - gives 100% but hasn’t been as effective this year. Maybe he’s been carrying the injury. That said he’s been better than Welham so I’d drop Welham if either Bibby or Sau can be as effective on that side.
Feels harsh on Welham after his strong season last year but I feel his shortcomings have been a bit more exposed this year
I suspect if moose is fit he will replace Lawton but other than that I can’t see why we’d change the side - they must be buzzing and full of confidence after Saturday
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2019 15:20:59 GMT
Tell you something with Lawton and BB we don't seem to have the lightweight pack people think we have.
Mossop, 6ft 2 and 18st.
Dudson, 6ft 2 and 18st.
Lawton, 6ft 7 and 16.5st.
Nakubuwai, 6ft 4 and 17st.
Throw in some very nimble back rowers and that's not to shabby.
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Post by SalfordSlim on Mar 11, 2019 15:54:58 GMT
Tell you something with Lawton and BB we don't seem to have the lightweight pack people think we have. Mossop, 6ft 2 and 18st. Dudson, 6ft 2 and 18st. Lawton, 6ft 7 and 16.5st. Nakubuwai, 6ft 4 and 17st. Throw in some very nimble back rowers and that's not to shabby. Pah, what a bunch of lightweights! Need to add in Salford Slim, 5'11 and 19 stone+ of "relaxed muscle".😂 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2019 15:58:23 GMT
Tell you something with Lawton and BB we don't seem to have the lightweight pack people think we have. Mossop, 6ft 2 and 18st. Dudson, 6ft 2 and 18st. Lawton, 6ft 7 and 16.5st. Nakubuwai, 6ft 4 and 17st. Throw in some very nimble back rowers and that's not to shabby. Pah, what a bunch of lightweights! Need to add in Salford Slim, 5'11 and 19 stone+ of "relaxed muscle".😂 SalfordSlim
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Post by SalfordSlim on Mar 11, 2019 16:09:15 GMT
Pah, what a bunch of lightweights! Need to add in Salford Slim, 5'11 and 19 stone+ of "relaxed muscle".😂 SalfordSlim
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Post by redunderthebed on Mar 11, 2019 16:22:42 GMT
Adam Walker is 6’3” and 17 stone 3pounds too according to Wikipedia
Burke 6’1” and 17st 5 lbs
Murray 6’2” and 17st 2lbs
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Post by bonitared on Mar 11, 2019 16:27:13 GMT
Watson consistently backs those who’ve performed for him.
With a win like that he won’t change the team unless Mossop is fit which I doubt. If he is,I’d expect Burke to drop out.
Junior won’t play.
Welham will also start but he must stop coming out of the line and flapping,he must hit the man,otherwise he’s been pretty good.
The one piece of information that I don’t know is whether Bibby or Sa’u can play right centre. Stating the obvious,left handed people are better passing to their right. I wonder whether he’ll try that when we’re playing a struggling club,like Wigan.
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Post by redunderthebed on Mar 11, 2019 16:31:44 GMT
Interesting that you think Burke will miss out Bonita. Is there a particular reason? I thought Watson likes his versatility as he can cover at 13 too. I know he’s had Murray there on occasion but I think he likes the passing skills of flash and Burke
Will be interesting to see if we risk only one hooker again
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2019 16:34:46 GMT
Adam Walker is 6’3” and 17 stone 3pounds too according to Wikipedia Burke 6’1” and 17st 5 lbs Murray 6’2” and 17st 2lbs I'd forgotten about Walker adds another option into the mix.
Looked at the other two and think both have slimmed down pre season so thinks those weights are a little heavy.
All in all not as bad a forward pack as we feared, would still like a grizzled big old bruiser prop to come in.
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Post by redunderthebed on Mar 11, 2019 16:42:52 GMT
Dizzy has defo slimmed down and probably Burke too so they maybbe old stats. Although if I had a wiki entry i’d be updating it every time I shed a pound or two (but not in when I piled on a stone or two obviously!) 😊
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Post by bonitared on Mar 11, 2019 16:52:16 GMT
Interesting that you think Burke will miss out Bonita. Is there a particular reason? I thought Watson likes his versatility as he can cover at 13 too. I know he’s had Murray there on occasion but I think he likes the passing skills of flash and Burke Will be interesting to see if we risk only one hooker again No particular reason except,if Moose plays,then someone has to drop out. He would be unfortunate though. I looked at the other suspects and couldn’t fault any of them. I suppose that if you want to keep Burke then Lawton stands down. Both would be unfair but,as I say,I think he’ll give Mossop another week rehab |
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Post by JJR on Mar 11, 2019 17:37:46 GMT
Think Burke is the alternative cover at hooker
But good to see last year's regulars Johnson, Sau, Chamberlain, McCarthy, Woods, Tomkins, Mossop not in the mix last Saturday....strength in depth...although still a little at the shallow end
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Post by redunderthebed on Mar 11, 2019 17:57:20 GMT
I agree it would be harsh for any to miss out after last Saturday
Lawton still feels like a project in development. Good as he was, he only did 15-20 mins once the game was won. Could he do 40-60 minutes yet if injuries meant he had to? Massively encouraging debut but amateur to on-loan-championship to SL is a big step. That’s why I think he is most likely to miss out from anyone
I think you’re right about Burke providing some cover at hooker as well as prop and LF JJR
It is good that we are having debates about who should be in the team given we all thought it would pick itself given our small squad at the start of the season
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