paul cooke will be some were in there.......

I hope not. Besides, where would we play him?

Got more than a few handy players there so should be in the mix of things.

Still think you should change your name to Manchester Reds though...

Cheers.


Tell us why, Salford (one of very few Cities in RL) with a population of around a quarter of a million and a new stadium within that City being built by that City's Council should give up its team to a rival City, Manchester, that has no real interest in RL. Especially when the biggest broadcaster in the UK is in the throws of moving to its sports department to the place?

A few changes from the squad above....

1. Luke Patten
2. Ashley Gibson
3. Mark Henry
4. Chris Nero
5. Jodie Broughton

6. Daniel Holdsworth
7. Matty Smith

8. Ray Cashmere
9. Tevita Leo-Latu
10. Ryan Boyle
11. Luke Adamson
12. Phil Bailey
13. Stephen Wild

14. Stephan Ratchford
15. Lee Jewitt
16. Vinnie Anderson
17. Iafeta Paleaaesina

18. Gareth Owen
19. Adam Sidlow
20. Rob Parker
21. Adam Neal
22. Sean Gleeson
23. Marc Sneyd

Looks like the strongest squad we've had for a while. We look light on wingers. I guess Nero or Henry would move to wing with Gleeson or Bailey coming in to cover centre?

Also we're a bit low on experienced props - Lose Cashmere and we'll struggle i reckon. Feka can't play for long enough to replace him and it effectively leaves us with Parker (better as a 2nd row for me), Sidlow (likewise but a good prop), Neal, Jewitt and Boyle (all decent with lots of potential to improve and hopefully will kick on next year). Hopefully Smithy's right about Morley!!

I think Ratchford needs to be at least on the bench because of his versatility and potential class. I'm sure Owen will get his chances and he looks a great prospect. As first choices though i think Smith offers an option at hooker with Ratchford coming on to cover the HB position

I'd maybe start with Neal instead of Boyle and Sidlow offers more options from the bench. i.e. you wouldn't want to play Jewitt on the second row. Not a big fan of Boyle, looks lazy, but it would be a shame for Jewitt to miss out. However, as pointed previously, he doesn't make anywhere near enough yards.

still think were short on a realy good prop

Completely agree.

Think we need to get Neal into the 17 as got a gut feeling the lad will end up next season on the fringes of international honours and a massive favourite in the Shed. Seems to be very game for the action and the way he runs the ball in reminds me of the prop who used to play for the Sharks in the NRL with long black hair, absolutely barreled in without any thought of his safety maybe Martin Lange??.

Does anybody know if Neal is on loan again for next season or whether it's a permanant move? I think he has the potential to be a cracking player, would like to see him full time at the Reds.

1. Luke Patten
2. Ashley Gibson/Sean Gleeson
3. Mark Henry
4. Chris Nero
5. Jodie Broughton/Sean Gleeson
6. Stephan Ratchord
7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Ray Cashmere
9. Matty Smith
10. Ryan Boyle
11. Vinnie Anderson
12. Phil Bailey
13. Stephen Wild

14. Tevita Leo-Latu
15. Rob Parker
16. Iafeta Paleaaesina
17. Adam Sidlow

Stephan Ratchford, Luke Adamson, Lee Jewitt, Adam Neal, Marc Sneyd