Giving the lad a miss for a Wigan game and hopefully letting him play for Fev is sensible. Can people not remember how slowly Burrow and JJB were introduced into the team. He's got a bright future if handled sensibly now.

Most of us understand that, i'm sure the player does too. Just a shame we have a few Veruca Salt's following the club these days.

Its not just impatience, do you honestly think it is a good idea to play against Wigan with only 3 recognised props, and only one who regularly plays long minutes?

I have no idea if he'll be a top player, a squad player or a championship player. haven't seen enough of him.
but to be left out after a couple of good games, and to only have 3 props in the squad is, a bit demeaning.
and if he plays for fev he's hardly being rested for easter is he???

Not a high pressure game against a top team. Stevie Ward was introduced early, too early in my opinion and he's had a whole catalogue of injuries. The coaching/ medical teams of sports clubs are far more knowledgeable than you are I on the introduction and indeed the optimum time to give long spells of playing time to young athletes. I'm happy to leave it the experts......I'm sure others will promote their conspiracy theories.

No idea what the plan is, but we'll find out tomorrow night won't we?

I didnt ask you about the game play, I asked if you think it is a good idea to play against Wigan with only 3 props in the 17?

It will make McGuire and Moon's night a lot harder, thats for sure...

McDermott confirmed in his press conference that Baldwinson will probably play for Fev this weekend, but he's been impressed with him, and giving him game time was about proving to the coaches and to Baldwinson that he could handle it at this level, and he thinks he did that. Reading between the lines. It seems to me the concerns over Baldwinson seem to be around the physical part of the game, and not his ability.

3 recognised props, you mean. Which is why I mentioned a game plan.

But I'm not the coach and haven't seen how the players have trained this week. I'll put my trust in those that do, to make the right decisions. They don't always get it right but more often than not, they do.

Definately disagree Ward was bloodied too early but imo he's certainlt been mis-managed both in role & game minutes.

So they've proved he can handle it at this level, and therefore decided not to play him at this level.

It's the BMD way, flog your faves to death even if they are carrying knocks. leave rested players on the bench or in the stands until you have to use them...preferably for less than 6 minutes.

I do wish they wouldn't let Phil Clarke commentate on Wigan games.

Not there tonight and can't watch on TV, how is 3 props v 6 going? I'm classing club as a prop

So far ok...but you won't see the difference until 50+minutes IMO.