I think that is a very good summary Comeon trin.
I posted a while back my concern about lack of cover in threequarters.
We only have one true winger as you say.
Its a position where lack of real pace,sidestep,body swerve etc can cost you dear in tight matches.
Similarly in the centre.
Its ok making do for a match or two, but no proven experienced cover if Mellars or Collis are out for a while.
I too am worried as to the actual quality of so called youngsters.
If they are real class nothing would have or will keep them out.
They must really have something to start with that no ammount of coaching can put there.
But are any of them Poyntons ,Toplisses or even Geoff Wraiths and Terry Crooks in the making?
I would be really pleased if people can convince me we have real quality coming through.

I can see Cockayne or Mathers on the bench probs Cockayne with Mathers at full back,Fox Morton wings,Mellars Collis centres.It gives the option if an injury happens Mathers to centre Cockayne to full back.Cockayne to wing or centre.With the reduction in interchanges I think we will start to see the end of 15/20 mins a game props.We could be on a good thing with Wilkes,Amor,Raleigh and Johnson as Props.The only thing that worrys me is it appears Moore is not wanted and wont be given a chance.

Morton has been in SL a few years now with a fair amount of games. Last chance this year for him I think.

I would play cockayne at wing with fox.

Why last chance. He has played successfully for that time. Why would you send him away?

Also


I've heard this said a lot but does anyone have any evidence of this? Sounds like a rumour of a rumour to me on the back of someone saying it on here once.

No idea about Moore.

Morton I dont think has been bad but not good either.

I am undecided on him. He has for 3 years been part of the squad now. Yes he has played well in a few but mainly just solid. just my opinion. Maybe I expected more or too much. Either way I hope he has a good Injury free year.

I would like to think he'll step up if given the chance, Dales struggled playing in a poor side and being over exposed at times.