So Brett Finch just said at Riversiders Meeting.

Great



Although I cant wait to see Gelling get his chance in Super League.

Massive loss no other way to put it.

Let's see what Gelling can do against the champs eh

this isnt a sarcastic remark as it may sound, but its bizarre how charnley cant break a finger, play a whole match, have an operation and be fit for the the following week and a broken thumb requires a month out.

I was told this on Sunday night, well actually that he had broke his wrist, but hoped that it didnt turn out to be true. I wouldnt be surprised if Hughes gets the nod before Gelling as there are big doubts adount Gelling's defence and general positional play.

Need a big strong lad in the left centre whoever plays there as Watkins looks to have put on quite a bit of muscle over the winter.

Im no expert but I would think the thumb plays a more important part in grip than one finger, or maybe its just a worse break, who knows.

Try hold a rugby ball with 3 fingers and your thumb. Now try the same again without your thumb, you'll find it incredibly difficult.

He'd never go for it but I still think Goulding left centre, Charnley right centre with Russell on right wing is our best damage limitation.

Having suffered the same and many fingers. Fingers don't matter that much, strap to the one next too and off you go. Thumbs on the other, err, hand are a pain and are involved much more in everything than a finger.

That's exactly what I was thinking particularly as we don't have Roberts or King available. I certainly wouldn't risk Jack Hughes, but Gelling may get a shot.

Bad news but on the plus side it should keep Carmont that bit fresher for later in the year.

I'd go for Gelling before having a full shuffle around. He looked good in pre season and the best way to learn is by playing. He'll have an experienced player in Richards outside of him who can hopefully get him through.