Don't say you want the fastest team out and then put smith before McNally

Neither are fast. Probably slowest full backs in the middle 8's got to play McNally at the back! He's deadly hitting lines and has a tremendous pair of hands

Much of what you say makes sense - and this is no time for sentiment.

That said, Tonga has the pedigree but has not done enough IMO to oust Worthington who has done consistently well in all aspects of his game.

I was at the Dewsbury game and have watched again on LCTV and saw nothing to change my mind - he cannot be played on reputation alone.

Jukesy has shown he is prepared to play what he believes his best 17 players - it will be very interesting.

Who'd be a Coach


Whoever Jukesy selects will inevitably be a Gamble and only winning can justify his choice!
Some people want to see our fastest players in the Team, even at the expense of bigger more powerful players! we had fast players last season and got over powered in the eights! can't see anyone overpowering us this time! Jamie Acton is a much a better option off the Bench than Tickle, he is more powerful and I'm sure he won't let the club down again with indiscipline!
Has Mitch Brown done enough to convince you? as I said, its difficult to leave anyone out!

A great problem to have!!

Mitch Brown has not played much rugby at all in recent months = so no he hasn't. He is a big unit and as you have said - power above speed may be the key to success. Jukesy will have to decide from seeing him train etc - he will not be an option to have on the bench.

I agree entirely with Acton over Tickle - Acton perhaps the most improved player in the club this season.

It is easy to be the most improved player when you have a low starting point, Tickle has been very good throughout his career.

H. McNally
2. Brown
3. Worthington
4. Tonga
5. Dawson
6. Ridyard
7. Drinkwater
8. Moi Moi
9. Higham
10. Weston
11. Hock
12. Paterson
13. Hansen

14. Hopkins
15. Tickle
16. Burns
17. Smith

I think this is the team to get the job done. Plenty cover for almost any position coming off the bench. Kicking game boxed off and goal kicking cover in reserve. Its pretty balanced on reflection. No Acton, this is the business end. One silly moment of petulance would cost us dearly

For this season?
Ask Lee Radford, no longer our problem.

Only having two forwards going into any game in the 8's is big risk. Especially with forwards who aren't famed for playing big minutes. Remove Burns for Acton for mine.

I reckon Maitua has to be in there somewhere.

1. McNally
2. Higson
3. Brown
4. Tonga
5. Dawson
6. Ridyard
7. Drinkwater
8. Moi Moi
9. Higham
10. Weston
11. Maitua
12. Paterson
13. Hock

14. Hansen
15. Tickle
16. Burns
17. Acton

Unsure as to Reynolds Burns or Hood for the bench spot, same with Smith or McNally at FB

1. McNally
2. Brown
3. Smith
4. Tonga
5. Dawson
6. Ridyard
7. Drinkwater
8. Moi Moi
9. Higham
10. Weston
11. Hock
12. Paterson
13. Hansen

14. Hopkins
15. Tickle
16. Burns
17. Acton