I can’t see that Miski getting a run at centre. We have Isa, KPP and Halsall (another 3 today for Newcastle).

What having him at the club does mean is that we have cover on the wings and at 1 as it gives us the luxury of resting either Field or French, with Miski taking a spot on the wing if we rest Field with French moving to 1.

Miski is a very good option as back up winger, his carry is very good although I don’t think he is a natural finisher to the levels of our other wingers.

In regards to centre Halsall need to be given the role as first reserve next year. He is clearly a fantastic prospect but we need to see him slowly introduced to see if he is a realistic starting centre in ‘24 probably displacing Thornley.

Think that’s 11 tries in 4 games for Halsall.

Really interested who gets the right centre spot for the next few months.

I hope Halsall gets a shot, he’s impressed me whenever he’s played and hasn’t looked out of place.

Agree. I'd rather see him play at centre than move someone like Isa or Bateman there, BUT Isa has played well there the last two games.

For someone who can't pass, Field has done a decen't job as stand in 6 so far.....

Any news on Ellis? Watching by the game back it didn’t look good. He’s been solid for us so far. Think one of these games it’s going to click of him and he’ll be amazing. Maybe the signing of Cooper may coax this out

Last I heard was Peet straight after the game saying it wasn’t as bad as it looked. Hopefully just a short term thing.

On Cooper I think it’s doubtful given Philbins now out for the season, although they have Harrison back fit, signed a big NRL prop and signed a commentator who apparently plays prop.

If Partington is still out (and I am assuming Ellis) it will be interesting to see the squad for Sunday and if we go with 4 props in the 17 how we rotate them. If Ellis & Partington are unavailable for the Saints game then we really will be stretched against the old enemy.

Smithies and Bateman will be back in for that game mate, not props per say but more than hold there own in the middle.

Think smithies has one more game.

Really want to see shorrocks give a go at 13. Could do with putting a bit more size on but hopefully could be the next ball playing 13

Smithies will be available for the Saints game. He was given four game ban (2x2) He missed Cas (a), Salford (a), Toulouse (h) and will miss Wakefield (a)

Neither of them are props and wont hold their own against Saints in terms of making yardage particularly from within our own 20.

They might not be props but they're both better at gaining territory than Ellis has been thus far (although I like Ellis - hard worker, durable and perhaps another couple of gears in him yet).

They are not for me as I say from within our own 20 metre area.
I do agree that Ellis is far from the finished article but is capable of high minutes at prop only bettered by Havard in the current squad.
Hopefully Partington may be available for Wakefield on Sunday.

Does Ellis have trouble gaining metres?