His stay looks brief, epecially factoring in his boyfriend is likely to off at the end of the year.

Maybe he should be used on one of Caddick's sites? As that is where he excels probably.

There's got to be something dodgy there. Especially considering Hauraki manages to surface often enough despite poor performances.

Cross certainly aint set the world alight, but he's been a damn site better than Weller. So I can't see performances been the deciding factor on selection in Cross case.

there has to be something behind the scenes i would agree. also why is bailey continually overlooked? something happening there too?

I say get rid at first chance! Widnes? Bulls? Fax? Crusaders? Back to Oz! Couldn't give a fook. Would rather have ambler and Amor around the club!

Cross is light years in front of Wellar, but Kirke is light years in front of the pair of them! So that shows where we are with the 2 new signings. Both have been given fair cracks of the whip with game time, they just haven't produced the goods to warrant inclusion.

I can't see Wellars re-introduction lasting long epsecially with 3 better second rowers (Clarkson, Pitts, Ali) all back or nearly back. His performance last week was probably one of his better efforts but even in this case his weaknesses in defence were well exposed. He missed his first one-on-one front on tackle when we were camped in our 20 and he was at fault for the only try we leaked.

Six into four doesn't go, hence the lack of game time for both Cross and Bailey.

The four front rowers who have the job currently are all going well, no reason to suggest either of those missing out would be able to come in and do better.

Might be worth rotating one of them out this week though, either Leuluai or Burgess.

I think that sums it up nicely. However only half way through the season and I'm sure we will need the well rested Cross & Bailey at some stage.

Agree cross hasn't been great but has been alot better than weller

Hauraki is getting selected because of injuries - no Ali, no McGuire, No Clarkson, who is available who should be playing instead of him?

Well Pitts this week for one. Couldn't Cross be back in and Kirke to backrow?

Nah, don't agree with that David. Hauraki is in because he's an overseas signing that they expected big things from. They want to perservere to get it right.

Pitts by a country mile. He can actually tackle!!

I think David is mostly right.

I think having pegged Kirke as prop that is where they want him used.

I also think Hauraki's selection was more about his go forward from the bench (which is good) rather than him being an overseas signing. Why on earth would you reach that conclusion when they have shown they have no hesitation in leaving quota players out?

However, when other options are available Hauraki will find himself on the outer again if he cannot improve his defence.