I think it is great that Karl has dropped under performers this season, and given others a chance in their place.

Tough to do with our injuries, but I think this sets a great message and tone for the year ahead.

I can think of one regular starter this season who won't be needing their boots next week.

Who replaces him? His Bro?

Fact is, Rhino isn't guaranteeing anyone a place in his side, if they don't perform they're out.

The players know this, and know when they come back they have to up their game to keep their place.

That's exactly how it is.

If they underperform enough throughout the season there won't be a place for them either, he will let them go.

Also why can we not go for a killer dropgoal to deny teams bonus points, Swinton game a prime example, last few minutes, twice under the sticks and we try running it in, Dropgoal = 1 point denied and ball back.

Workington, Drop goal again and no points for them, We lack the killer instinct to deny teams the bonus point.

I was reading on some salford posts the other day that whilst Rhino was there defensivly they were much improved but attacking they had no idea. Do we have a attacking coach or is it just Rhino and Lee Greenwood ?. genuine question.

I am all for dropping players who are constantly underperforming but wonder whether sometimes its affecting the players and the way we play - afraid to make mistakes so keep it simple. I can put up with the odd off game, all players will have them, it shouldn't mean we should chop and change, like we did last year with the wingers. We had 2 guys who scored 50ish tries between them the year before, but last year looked completely shot of any confidence.

Very good point.

The problem with dropping players when they are under performing is that it has to be seen to be the same for everyone. At the moment it seems the only people it applies to is Worrincy, Patto, Heaton, and Tyrer, some obvious under performers are able to keep their place in the team which wont go unnoticed by the players who are dropped after the odd mistake.

I hate to single players out repeatedly but Thackery has been poor but only missed one game because he was unavailable for it, Ashall has just been poor obviously playing out of position but what message does it send to the likes of Bowman and even Casey when the positions they are seen to be fighting for they really havnt got a hope of getting in there because of blind loyalty to the players who occupy those shirts.

barlow was not picked for first few games so also applies to other than backs