When he says rotate the forwards, I would expect he mainly means that he will rotate the props, so TP coming in could mean a rest for one of the other props, maybe Clough. That would leave Wilkin to continue at loose forward, where he started last week. If Flannery comes in, he would be for one of the back rows, who I dont think need a rest just yet! As you say, Dixon had a cracker last week, and should keep his spot.

I'm hoping Dixon goes well, our back line is full of talent who can push for places, would be nice to see Dixon coming in, especially as Sia's contract is up this year.

Sia's deal must be renewed. He's one of the few players we have that can make an impact on a game individually.

As for Dixon, would no one else be tempted to play him at centre? He's better than that useless lump Wheeler.

Dixon very much reminds me of Joynty in the lines he runs.

His try at the Stoop was Gilmour-esque IMO.

We'll see.

The team i think will be lining up for tonights game:

6. Lance Hohaia;
21. Tommy Makinson,
17. Gary Wheeler,
5. Francis Meli,
2. Gardner
20. Lee Gaskell,
7. Jonny Lomax;
14. Anthony Laffranchi,
9. James Roby,
8. Josh Perry,
4. Sia Soliola,
19. Andy Dixon,
12. Jon Wilkin.
Subs: 11 Puletua ,16. Paul Clough., 13. Flannery, 24. Ashe

Is the any entertainment before the game? If so, what time it start?

I'm on my way to Langtree park.

Come on you Saints.

Yeh

First time at Langtree park?

as ever you put down our players, Wheeler has been brilliant when he's played for us, the obvious problem is that that hasnt been very often, and to that end your final sentence does apply

Saints may be behind at half time but wheeler has looked dangerous every time he has touched the ball, cracking 40 minutes from him. Hohaia also looks really dangerous which is something we lacked for the last couple of years. Let's turn it into points in the second half

Wheeler was solid in defence and blistering with ball in hand. If he gets the ball in space watch out.

First time seeing Lance play tonight. Was that typical lance? He does a hell of a lot of running but does not seam to go anywhere. Lots of sideways running on kick returns. If that's him at FB, then I can see why Royce thinks when Wellens is fit he is straight back into number 1 FB spot.

I'll give benefit of doubt, but along with Perry no sure if he was a best buy. It maybe settling in, but I see no reason why he will keep Wellens from FB, or why he will keep Gaskell from half back.

He had one good run from FB, but wellens is just as evasive and actually runs the ball in everytime, at one point I think the whole crowd just shouted 'run' at him as he caught the ball and had a think about going sideways to look for a winger.
There was another point where he ran across the attacking line, but ran so far he over ran the gap that was gapping for him to run through and just left makinson or wheeler with the ball and 2 or 3 salford players coming across to clatter them.

I'm not anti import as La frank seams decent and Sia was my MOM.