I never thought I would be saying this but I think we miss Riddell @ 9, calming things down and organising from the play the ball.
I like sam at 1 coming up late and breaking the line, like slatter does like he did all last year we just dont look as slick with ball in hand this year.

I'd have Coley starting with Fielden coming off the bench. The team is better when one of them is on the pitch all the time.

I think he'll come good, too, but he's clearly not up to the pace of the game yet. Too often caught in possession, or tackled just as he passes. Too many "hospital" passes. Even his kicking game, so far, hasn't impressed. I reckon another couple of games should do it, though.

Agreed !!.

I agree NK. I think a few will be eating their words re: Joel at centre once he has had a run of games in the position. He looked a real handful at times last night. A centre out of the Australian mold in fact, not unlike Senior in his earlier days. I've wanted the British game to recognise the need for big, fast, blockbusting centres for some time. We always seem to convert them to 2nd rowers in this country for some reason. Give Joel some time to acclimatise to that position and we'll be quids in! He has all the attributes...

the team should really pick itself

1. Roberts
2. Goulding
3. Joel
4. Carmont
5. Richards
6. Sam
7. Finch
8. Prescott
9. Leuluai
10. Coley
11. Farrell
12. Hoffman
13. O'Loughlin

14. Mossop
15. Lima
16. Hansen
17. McIllorum

18. Deacon
19. Tuson

with charnley and marsh in reserve. When fielden and hock are fit and back, for me lima and hansen drop out on current form but all to play for!