Seems like a smart move to me. If Hood got injured we'd be in real trouble. Have we got anyone in the juniors who could do the job?

If Locke isn't going to play, which is looking like a possibility, that means Fages will need to stay in the halves for at least the next six games.

Bringing in another hooker gives Harris the option of spelling Hood, as long as Godwin goes well. Can't see too many other option in terms of experienced, available,specialist hookers.
(Unless Howarth's noyt happy with the amount of game time he's getting at Hull)

And there lies the difference. Hopefully come the second stanza on Saturday out superior class and fitness will shine through once Leigh start getting down hearted and tired

There was a decent hooker in Harry Files, as there was with his brother, Adam. Neither are now with the club and neither can really explain why they were excluded. Adam is now with Oldham, while Harry chose to return to his roots at Woolston, giving up a professional contract for the chance to play rugby league. My mind boggles at the way pro clubs treat young players who have both talent and aspirations.

Sad but you can only see that it is down too projected talent, you always hope that the club are proven wrong, though it's not often they unfortunately.

Come the second Stanza when Leigh start getting tired and downhearted Brierley and Pownall will score with ease.Charlie knew. and no Burst Balloons.

Well it should have done. Fortunately a few things went our way on the day, and while you never want to see players injured, you losing Dobson had a massive impact. Thankfully, we were just about good enough to take advantage. During the interview after the game, Beswick pointed out the difference between winning a one off game on the day, and playing SL teams week in week out. So while some fans may get carried away, sounds like the players' feet are still on the ground.

Please never use the word stanza again. Next you'll be asking for something different - a chip over the top!