Gaskill & Lomax are fantastic prospects. Foster is a million miles from an international, he can kick, the end.

With the exception of Wellens, the rest will probably be of dual role capabilities. For the past 3 seasons saints injuries in the backs have been horrendous which is one of the reasons we have failed at the final hurdle .Hopefully the strength in depth will give us better options in a tough superleague campaign.
If all the mentioned are available for selection then Royce Simmonds will have the luxury of player rotation which we have not had since 2006 season.

I understand what your saying, and Hohaia is a very versatile player, having played 1,6,7 and 9.

Played very well last night, every time him and Lomax attacked our line I was worried. I'd bet you didn't feel the same when Finch and Tommy did the same for us, which speaks volumes.

Foster is also a fantastic finisher.

Lulu is a hooker for me. Finch can pick up the role of 7 but needs a good 6 to play alongside him .. maybe you'll promote a young lad through or move Tomkins back to 6

I think people are harsh on Foster. As you say, he's an excellent finisher, but I also think he has great composure for a young lad. His howler in the first half was very uncharacteristic IMO; I generally feel quite relaxed when the opposition move or kick the ball over to his wing.

I think we have got to realise that our young players are not the finished yet there is still a lot of improvement to come. Gaskell and Foster probably need another 5kg of muscle with more pace and strength, they have the right temperament and will be better experienced players next season.

This.

The performances that Gaskell, Lomax, Foster et al have put in this year have exceeded most of our expectations, and is money in the bank.

When Gaskell was brought into the team, no-one would have expected him to put in a man of the match performance in a GF eliminator against Wigan.

One of our 'unfinished articles' may well find themselves with a Harry Sunderland trophy this time next week.

Exciting times ahead in terms of the development of these lads.

If Leon Pryce is fit, does he play?

For me yes. But only on the Bench and only if he 100%

I think Jamie foster is the weak link at saints at the moment. He's suspect under kicks and his defence is terrible at the moment. He defo needs to get his feet back on the ground and get back to playing the rugby he played at the back end of last year and the middle of this year.

I expect Leeds to put a lot of pressure on him next as he could take Meli's place in losing us grand finals.

Bench.

Lomaskell have earned the shirts.

If I were McD that would be Plan A, B & C.