Clark and Hughes between them get involved in almost all defensive measures. If they dont hit first they are pretty much supporting tacklers.

Absolute work horses. I've a feeling J. Clark will get slated by some as he's not flash (Waterhouse copped a load of flak and he was the exact same) but him and Hughes in the 2 row is perfect. Strong, steady no nonsense types who work off the ball as well as on it. They can both can do 80 minutes too. Ideal starting 13 for me would be:

Ratch

Lineham
Goodwin
King
Charnley

Austin
Patton

Hill
D. Clark
Cooper
J. Clark
Hughes
Westwood

Then have Walker, Philbs, B.M.M & Akualoa/Tasi off the bench.

No Atkins?

Spot on - people who have a good understanding of the game will see him as an integral part of the team and a bit of an unheralded star. Others would prefer someone like Danny Lima........

more like Paul Darbyshire and Gary Sanderson.

Interesting the talk about J Clark, if I had any concerns about effectiveness at present it would be BMM, dons helmet and retreats...

BMM has a place in this team. I'd only want him in the closing 20 of a game when a breakthrough is required to finish off a game though.
Too risky to play him from minute 0.

BMM had a minor op ( calf) prior to the season starting, so he is not yet fit. I think he had a 20 min run out against Rochdale but didn't play in the Widnes friendly. So it will be a few matches yet before he hits his stride. In full flow he can be devastating, particularly with his turn of speed, so for me at least he would be one of the first names on the team sheet.

still worrying to see that knee strapped up though.

BMM hasn't been fit since the day he first signed and his performances have sufferred as a result.

We aren't short on backrowers - ship him out to Rochdale for a month because trying to play top level rugby whilst 70% doesn't do him, the team or us any favours.

Fair enough, given the RFL's ban.

The issue of his fitness since his arrival is the real question. I saw he was doing his own warm up before the match unless he was actually trying to push the posts over.
The fact that they only gave him 20 minutes at Rochdale was what gave me cause for concern when I saw he had been selected.

First 3 attacking kicks were "nothing kicks". Easily fielded and too far from attackers and too close to defenders. Didn't create an opportunity or pressured the defence. Only saying this as you asked. Solid display and should build his confidence.

Who asked and who you on about?

Just replying to your question.