If wello don't play at London and whoever plays fullback and plays well should keep his spot. Wello shouldn't just walk straight back in to the side on the back of his past with saints.

I can't make my mind up who I'd pick a fullback and keep changing my mind, I'm also at odds of who I'd pick in the back line. The only players I can make my mind up on in the backs is Gaskell at 6 and shenton at centre.


I don't think makinson needs to bulk up, he's pretty strong with the ball and I've not seen any problems in his defence, the tackle he made on Patrick ah van on Friday night was top class.

Makinson in at fullback for me. I wouldn't hesistate. That lad is quality. He needs to be on the pitch gaining valuable experience as much as possible.

I think I agree but then a fully fit wello is safe as house under the high ball and in defence.

Makinson IMO is the best of the young bunch, hes fast, beats men, clears his line, tackles and looks safe under the high ball.

I'd defo 100% play makinson either Wing or fullback.

The OP stated that 'if Wello is injured' so my post was in response to there being no Wello to play.

However, if we widen it to include Wello then this season he will be at fullback regardless of Makinson or anybody else. I love Wello and we missed his ability to catch a bomb in the first half but next season I'd like to see Makinson there and not Wello.

I love wello, he's been great player and is top laugh off the pitch but his poor kick returns are massive problem for us but does his ability in defence and under the High ball outweigh that?

Makinson is fabulous under the bomb. He also appears to have good instinct in positioning also. He is fearless when it comes to tackling. He has real, genuine pace. He can read a game and pass well - he set up one try on Friday. He displays good support play - he scored one try on Friday. The man is just turned 20. I think if we keep hold of Wello and risk losing Makinson that would be a terrible shame. Oh, and Makinson can also kick goals, which Wello definitely cannot!

Why pick wello in front of him then?

Personally, I wouldn't. Makinson's performance in the GF converted me. To play as he did as the youngest guy in the team under that much pressure in his first GF in his debut season was amazing. The lad is already a star in my view! But the fact is Wello is now sole captain, has been around forever, and no coach is going to drop him. However, should Wello find himself struggling with fitness this season then it's Makinson for me every day and Wello should be encouraged to retire at the end of this season with Makinson taking his place. Ashe would then be the stand in fullback.

I agree.

Ashe looks like a very good confident player as well.

totally agree



Wello may be safe but he's coming to the end of his career , Makinson is the future and the only way you get experience is by playing

Would prefer Ashe to eventually be our Full Back. Makinson can play anywhere from 1 to 5, but I think his true position will be centre for the 2013 season. Meanwhile Royce has a problem in trying to get the right combination across that back line.

Wello wasn't safe under the high bomb at all last year, did he catch one at all?

I'd like to see Makinson there myself, but I think Hohaia may get the job to include a bit of experience in a play making role. I think the much reported evidence from Friday shows that Gaskell must start.