I'm sure Turner played 6 at a home game a couple of weeks ago?

He's played there at least twice this season already, and was awful.



Not a massive loss really is it.

I surprised to see makinson dropped would of thought Gardner would of misses out

Me too. Although I'm not actually surprised by it. It was rather predictable.

True the past shows it easyer to drop makinson then the other two

I can see the merit in Turner at 6, however at this stage of the season that surely puts the kybosh on Lance returning to 6 and Ashe.

I'm not overly bothered about that, but I can't see Turner being a 6 for next year. So we must be looking for a 6 for next year or there is huge faith in Wheelers fitness.

I'm never one to defend the Saints Fan, but the Makinson one is a bit of a puzzler to me. However we can't discount him being injured, or Brown pulling a fast one. But since Gardners performances of 2012, I've not seen as much this year to be enthusied about. Last year he had better go forward than Makinson returning the ball, but I think Makinson has improved in this area and his stats support this, he has as good a good forward as Meli in terms of average gain, he gets into dummy half to support his forwards. And is low on penalties.

Like I say it could be for any reason, but if dropped for performance then I can't agree on that.

Makinson should be at FB or on the wing given the players available for tonight.

If he has been dropped rather than injured he is very unfortunate and I can't agree with the decision.

Exactly.

You're not defending me there either. You're simply able to appreciate my point.

And hey, you didn't die as a result now did you?

To add to the valid points you made about Makinson, there is also the potential for a very pacey and skillful left edge combination between him, Percy and Manu. Manu had the same impact on Yeaman and Briscoe when at Hull. I think it would be foolish to split that threesome up as it could be a real strike threat as we enter the business end of the season. If Meli has to play then he should play on the right edge, with Turner as his centre. Gardner is a poorer winger than Makinson these days.

+1 for me. Pace outside Manu to capitilise on his offloads (like in the Leeds game). Percival will also be able to take advantage of any extra space crated by Manu sucking in defenders.
Meli on the other wing outside either Turner or Jones and Sia is a more physically punishing attack.

IMO our first choice back line is definitely:

Lomax
Meli
Turner
Percy
Makinson

I'm surprised if TM doesn't get a look in tonight, especially with Lomax out; he can count himself very unlucky if true.