In that case;

6. Chase
7. Smith

8. Morley
9. Tomkins
10. Tasi

11. Hock
12. Hansen
13. Lee

Fages
McPherson
Puletua/Rapira
Walne/Griffin

On the face of it, that looks a lot better.

I have a feeling that a couple of years down the line moving Theo to hooker will have proven to be a master stroke as can see him going from strength to strength, he can create havoc with his scoots and is a naturally ball player who will create gaps for others.

As has been said elsewhere having Rapira/Puletua at loose for me isn't the answer as neither look to be ball players, Lee has proven at hooker his defensive capabilities so moving him to #13 would be a natural progression as he will promote the ball much more than who we've had playing there this season.

If you look at a spine like.

Mullaney.
Chase.
Smith (get the feeling his game will improve markedly with Harris/Long in charge).
Tomkins/Fages
Lee.

We have certainly got more than enough creative players who are more than capable defensively, I've said it for a few weeks someone soon is going to be on the end of a hiding and looking at the creative players above I'd not bet against it being Friday.

Tomkins is a workaholic type that will tackle his heart out and get you rolling forward with good distribution. He's not an impact hooker in any way and to get the best from him he needs to be playing long minutes.

He'll go well for you I reckon.

Another one to add to the 'Anyone but Owen' list.

He's out on loan and getting experience, that's a good thing. He'll likely break into the first year properly next year, what's the issue with loaning a player until then? Some people will moan about anything.

I think the fact Gaz Owen is the best natural hooker in squad and he was palmed off in favour to keep Stuart Howarth grated on a lot of people, me included. I think the terms of Owen’s loan deal mean he can’t be recalled. IMO bringing Tomkins in is a decent shout as we do need steering better around the ruck and hopefully he’ll bring some youthful enthusiasm with him. Owen is apparently tearing it up at Sheffield and I’ve been keeping an eye out for their match reports and highlights on Eagles TV, he’s scoring a fair few tries, which I think can only benefit him. I don’t see Tomkins as the long term solution to our hooking problems, but I would like to see Gaz Owen part of the club for some years to come.

I don't disagree at all, quite the opposite. If Owen can't be recalled though, comments like the one I originally quoted just look petty, he isn't an option to be picked now and that has not one single thing to do with our current coach.

Loan extended: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/27125206

Loan extended: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/27125206

Good news for us. Was what we desperately needed.

How's he gone so far?

Excellent. He's quickened up the distribution from the play the ball and put in his fair share of tackles.

First choice for me. I rate him highly, v.strong defensively, good distribution and goes well in attack.

Major plus.

Rumour is he will be released if/when the latest new signing comes off!

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