Another coach picking names over form , thewlis should have started plus Robson was the best forward in both trial games , aggressive in defence and carries hard , none even make the bench

Thewlis will be first choice fullback before long. For the time being though Ratchford is a better option, certainly at linking up in attack.

Agree with duckie about Thewlis on the wing, it's an option if we have a few injuries but he's a fullback and a very good one at that. The shirt will be his before long he just needs to be patient, ratch will miss games here and there so Thewlis will get back I the side sooner or later. We certainly don't need to be signing a new fullback to replace Stef when he retires.

Diz, Ratchford adds options on the bench. 1234567&13. We go with 3 forwards.
My harsh decision is to drop a 9 is made easy with Clark head failure.
My 9 would always play 60-80 mins. A bench utility forward can cover a rest for the 9 if required. I’m not a fan of 2 9s if that compromises pack weight, but I would always want a utility back on the bench. There only one utility with more Swiss knives than Ratchford, and that’s Livett.

Thewlis has played very well on the wing and is unfortunate not to be ahead of Ashton and Charnley for a spot in the 13 based on 2021. He has to prove to me that he has the capability to provide the same sort of link play that Ratchford is able to, to be worthy of a starting spot at full back

do you not think you should give it a rest over livett, he's been gone two years, you're sounding a bit single white female on this.

Whilst there is a lot of argument as to who should be playing and in what position that is a pleasant change from past years when it was all about who could 'fill in' when we had an injury / suspension. At the very least we have strong competition for FB, Centre and BR. And regardless who actually gets picked, the 'loser' will still get a game in the Reserves on Saturday.