I understand FB but I'm in the 'We can't leave Ratchford out camp'. If Ritchie is fully fit and plays Bert to miss out for me Stef at 1

if the rumors about Hodgson having doubts about coming back after that blow to the head are true, there is no way he should be brought into the team for such a big game.

I would rather if push come to shove play Ratch than Riley. Ratch will be in the 17 that's for sure. His ability to find a hole and burst through it will ensure he's in the squad. We're a more dangerous team when Myler plays and we play more on the front foot and at speed.
What a dilemma to have.

Forgive me but didn't Brett play against St Helens after the Widnes game?

Riley?? bit harsh WW

I concede that certain players can cover more than one position, but, that's a kick in the 'ginger nuts' too far for me

No

as harsh as it may sound, if all are fit then a back line of:
Hodgo
Atkins
Ratch
Bridge
Monas

would be very solid! not too sure how Atkins' positional sense as a winger would work but that would be one hell of a back line. Might be too big of a risk to try that now though.

My post is based on the need to defend well and go forward at pace. I'm not giving Riley a bashing here and don't want to be I internet bullied but I just feel he's lost his rawness and at times switches off in defence and runs across the line of defenders as opposed to running forward. This is just my opinion. People don't rate Trent Waterhouse at times but I do, it's the beauty of opinions. There like

we've all got one.

You play Ratchford ahead of Bridge. Couldn't be simpler really.

I love Ratch & think he will be a massive part of our team for years to come but Bridge is currently a better Centre

Bridge can be too much of a liability for my liking, prone to silly mistakes and stupid penalties. For me Ratchford is already a better player than Bridge in any postion.

In my opinion of course.

And to even suggest leaving Ratchford out of the side is mind boggling.