Tuson was better last night in that he did nothing wrong but he didn't get through much work either (he wasn't on long enough in fairness).

For next week I'm happy to trust Maguire and Wane re. Hock. If they judge him to be ready to play in a high intensity SL game then I'd be delighted to see him in the side, and if that's the case, then it has to be Tuson he replaces. If not, then it's a shoot out in training between Farrell and Tuson.

[iIf[/i all of our forwards are fit at the same time then Madge will certainly have a few big calls to make. On current form (and experience), none of Mossop, Prescott, Lima, Coley, Hansen, Hoffman or O'Loughlin can be left out. If Fielden and Hock are fit and ready you'd want them in the side really.

A possible option to accomodate all nine would be to have four forwards on the bench. I'd certainly consider this against the more powerful packs (I'm thinking Wire in the cup semi). One of my main issues with playing Leuluai on the bench is that he is an 80 minute player, and as much as I rate McIlorum, I'd rather Tommy be on the field every time. Maybe leaving MM out of the 17 would be an option for certain games.

Still, a lot can (and probably will) change before Wire!

Think Madge picked the most physical pack against Stains. Farrell may get the nod this week against Huddersfield, as their danger comes from elsewhere on the pitch. I think selection is very much 'horses for courses" with the pack.
I would be interested to know how much of the salary cap Fielden has; if it were a choice between keeping 2 or 3 young props rather than him, I would be happy to see him secure his twilight years elsewhere.

i wouldnt dismiss fielden yet,
lets see how he comes back, we all know how good he can be,
im sure he will come good,
and im sure he took a massivly reduced contract this last round of renewals,

I think Huddersfield and us could give that bench a run for its money.....

Ours would be Wood, Cooper, Solomona, Grix/Higham if full strength.

The NRL comment is just odd.