It's about position and not the individual. Is Craig Wing a half or a hooker?

He can play both. Whats your point?

Was Gafa that bad at Stand Off? I know he's played there several times before.

Yes. Last played there in 2004 apparently.

I don't dispute this. Some people can't though. You can't force people to be good in a certain position. In some cases is painfully obvious they won't be good in a certain position.

The reason the half time score was so reasonable was because we made very few mistakes and gave away very few penalties.
If Skee had started (and played for 60 minutes instead of 20), the number of knock on's, errors and interference at play the ball he would have committed would have been huge. This would have resulted in a cricket score against us.
Im not sure that any player would get any confidence from that at all!

And you base that on what?

Fantastic. I'd we'd have started Joe Mbu we would have won by 20 points. Because I said so and I know what would have happened in hypothetical situations.

Fair call.

Has this geezer only played part of a game once there though. If so, ain't it a bit harsh to write someone off so soon?

What if he was one of a few (from people's comments on here) who simply had a bad day at the office.

I agree, I don't think anyone knows enough about Skee at all to pass judgement tbh.

and this is based on what ?

Exactly...

I know if I was playing and the coach picked me to start i'd be able to take a proper grip on the game and play with confidence. I wouldn't be too impressed that a centre/winger who hasn't played in my position since 2004 was starting in front of me.

Eh?? So, as a player who has never started a professional game, you wouldn't be too impressed that a seasoned professional and someone who has played a whole season at SO was picked ahead of you??

Skee knocked on and gave away a penalty in the time he was on the pitch. This isn't disputable. Are you suggesting that if he had started, he would have played better?
I dont want people to think I am having a go at Skee at all, because i'm not. But the fact is, the team would have made more mistakes with him starting and having more game time. This would have resulted in more try's against, which would have dented his confidence.

Thought will had a decent game
worked hard in defence and carried the ball a hell of a lot!!!!!

still think possibly Melling better in the FB position tho and will back out on the fringes

Have to say the T Bosc kick over pick up and second kick over pure magic!!!!!!