Passi should be charged after the shoulder to Dupree's head

Head clash they said on the night, which is some form of miracle, as Paasi's head is therefore doubling up as one of his shoulders. It was more obvious than Havards, which they also called as a head clash on the night but that was then charged and a fine given.

As I keep saying, I don't want to see anyone banned, so good on Paasi for getting cleared but it all continues to make no sense and be totally inconsistent.

Eckersley should be FB until Field/French return, he seems a better fit there.Nathan Lowe is probably the furthest on of the Reserves centres but still raw, maybe Walters to centre with Cooper returning.

Eckersley
Miski
Walters/Lowe
Wardle
Marshall

Farrimond
Smith

Havard
O'Neil
Thompson
Farrell
Nsemba
Ellis

Walters/Lowe/Byrne
Mago
Dupree
Cooper

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Who’s Lowe mate? Matt Peet prefers to have one of Havard and Thompson on the field at all times so I think one may start on the bench.

Do you mean Nathan Lowe?

Lowe plays in our Reserves and is a decent prospect (there are a few!) but most physically mature I'd say. Problem is he doesn't have much experience at the Senior level but that's was true of Eckersley/Farrimond/Nsemba

Has Douglas played at fb or his he an out and out winger ?

I haven't seen him play there but have noticed him named at fullback in a couple of reserve/academy fixtures. The way Eckersley played there on Friday though would mean I'd use a couple of other work arounds before moving him but I'd like to see Douglas get a game.

Keighran has won his appeal and is available now for Saturday.

Cue Brian Nazareth having a meltdown over on RedVee

He has played a bit at FB but not experienced enough yet. I think he is ready to play on the wing now though, he was impressive v Wire.

With Keighran's ban being overturned I think we can expect Eckersley will keep his place at full back.
Against Saints he looked absolutely lethal.
His size and pace looked very difficult for opponents to handle.

With Keighran's ban being overturned I think we can expect Eckersley will keep his place at full back.
Against Saints he looked absolutely lethal.
His size and pace looked very difficult for opponents to handle.

100%, we may need a stand in FB until French is fit if Field comes back as stand off, or at least for a few weeks.