There hasn't been an explanation. Probably because there isn't one. I've seen a few misguided opinions though...do they count?

That isn't the right question IMO. The right question is IMO will the team be better with Lockers at 11 or 12 and Joel at 13 as opposed to the other way around.

It's about the team not individuals.

I definitely think it is worth a try for three reasons:

Lockers plays great in the 2nd row for GB

Joel plays much better at 13 than in the 2nd row, he played very well tonight when Lockers went off and did so last season when Lockers was injured.

Moving Lockers to 2nd row will help make up for the loss of Hock.

Dave

Only if backed up with mature debate and accurate spelling, so on this thread........No.

Nail on head.

Stop talking sense.

Bailey defo called over???

Lockers leads the team out tho?

I don't agree about the fact he made a go of being a 13 all because of Barrett. I think you do him a bit of a disservice.

I also think the fact he had his best game for us for a while tonight playing most of it at 13 is no coincidence.

However I want to reiterate the point it isn't about individuals but what is best for the team and as I said I think it well worth a try swapping them about.

Dave

I don't mean to do the lad down because i rate him highly but i thought the relationship with Barrett and him getting regular games was more of a factor in his good form last season then him playing 13 instead of second row.

I just believe at the moment we have the form 13 in superleague and really wouldn't want to risk that form by moving him away from the position.

Both are fine players.

Back on topic:

Bailey is one of the players most of the posters on here want rid. All of a sudden Hock 'leaves' and Bailey plays up and is being touted as a player we should keep.
The fickleness of our fans is astounding.

Was he British I'd say keep him. Good club man, gives his all and you can depend on him. Never does anything flashy, but rarely lets you down.

However we need to look for more than that in our imports and start to get some match winners.

Good player, good guy, but he doesn't have the quality to warrant a quota space.

However who's to say what IL thinks..

I totally agree.

Just wish he was GB, but he's not, I'd keep him if he reduced his wage, if it is what everyone thinks, his personality is having a great impact on S. Tomkins both on and off the field, trust me

As for the Locker's not being Captain!! Whatever, I must have heard Locker's scream 5/6 times at the team in teh 1st half, unusual if you ask me, the loss of Hock, as had a huge impact on him, and it's a real shame that he's picked this injury up.

Bailey will be released, we need a winger