I agree, I wouldn't play Lance fullback. I'd go wirh tommy and wello before lance but my first choice would be Tommy.

Tmak isn't a like for like with lomax but he gives us pace on the edges, he's safe on kicks but more importantly his defence is top class.

If Tommy could just learn to beat a man he'd be a excellent fullback.

This is the tricky thing. Makinson is so effective a finisher on the wing it would be a shame to lose that. I think you're right that Swift would be a better option as a long-term replacement for Lomax (if one were needed) - he'd be more of an elusive presence in the back division and we'd be losing less by moving him away from the wing than we would by shifting Tommy. The only thing is I reckon it would take him a while to grow into the postition, whereas Makinson could slot in tomorrow without a second thought.

Which is probably why Wellens will be fullback. Tommy maybe a better choice at fullback, but when you look at the options, its either.

1. Wellens, Makinson & SWift
2. Dawson, Makinson & Swift
3. Makinson, Dawson & Swift
4. Swift, Makinson & Dawson

Of all those line ups. Number 1 still looks the strongest

Saddend will NEVER agree to option 1

It's not really Wellens being a good option , more Dawson being bad

That doesn't mean it's not the right way to go.