I would add Kearney too. Although his primary position is fullback, I think when he plays alongside a good half, he's good enough to play there. I'd have no problem with Kearney paired with Herbert or Briggs. It's only when he has to essentially play both half back roles himself (as he had to yesterday) that he struggles there.

Its all very well having Southernwood but clearly the coach isn't going to select him even when no halfbacks are available!
Whilst I agree playing the rigours of super league week in week out might be too much, surely he can fill in every now and again. If anything this would speed up his development as he will witness first hand whats required of him to play on a more regular basis.

southernwood is still "small" physically for sl imo..would have been an easy target for the likes of haffman and hansen yesterday

First Patter now Haffman..........

The trouble with Kearney is I don't think he is particularly strong at directing the team around the field. He is much better when he is free to roam about a bit and take on the line. If he plays alongside Herbert on Saturday we should have a much stronger chance of getting a result.