abit biased towards a potential son-in-law possibly

I believe myself that you have got to have either Mellor or Powell as a sub if only for the following reason,when we play with 4 forwards on the bench we are stuck with no alternatives to Finch and Tommy in the halves.

This means that if Mcllorum does,nt do the full 80 we have to use Tommy as replacement hooker with Lockers going to standoff,which means we loose Lockers allround loose forward game and the creativity of a natural halfback.

Hudds pack is weakened by injury for this game, we will start with 4 forwards on the bench . This is wane's style.

Yeah i'd agree with that. I don't think we need four forwards on the bench as well but i'm not sure Wane will be thinking the same though.

Four forwards would work better due to the reduced substitutions, Our forwards may need spelling more however it's always nice to have a utility back. Tucson for me wouldn't get a shirt he belongs at London or elsewhere

I think we should win this by 20+ but you never know what can happen in the first few games of the season

I think Wane will go with 4 props ala Brian Noble at Bradford. Think we will look to dominate in the forwards this year.



Personally I would always have a back on the bench, even if it was a "hybrid".

Although not my ideal solution, we've got O'Loughlin in the pack and he can always revert to 6 or 3/4 at a push.

Yeah that's the thing. I really don't rate Lockers as a 6. It's not his fault, he is a 13- and a much improved one at that.



It's too much of an "easy" option. Having a dedicated back on the bench enables us to mix things up and try something different if things are not going well. Also provides cover for injuries.



I know we have TL, Lockers and the like but I would prefer an established back.



As I said though I don't think SW will go down that route. I think this years strategy will be blast them in the forwards, ensure dominance and then get the ball out to the backs once that platform is built.



The test of SW as a coach will be what to do when plan A doesn't work.

Thought Lauaki started well at Salford. True he dropped the ball a couple of times but he wasn't the only one to do that. He has size and isn't too slow.

Hame starting with Mossop with Lima and Spencer off the bench.

Farrell the other bench forward plus Mellor or Powell.

For game like Hudds, SW can go with two younger players provided they have plenty experience around them.

Mossop and Lima should be automatic starting props for at least the next two years and hopefully longer.



I have serious doubts about Lauaki but even if he does play to his potential, I feel he's best used as a substitute.