Interesting thread this.

I know it's a crazy idea but how about trying Annakin at 13 if Washbrook has a rib injury? Then play Mariano and Lauitiiti at second row if Kirmo not fully fit against Wigan?

Heard the word fitness mentioned a few times previously with Mariano is he a good trainer? Is that an issue? no doubt about his strength, size, running lines and speed for a big man but what about his engine. His work rate sometimes may be an issue and some could argue he can go missing

Put Mellars on bench for second row and make him at least play for his money against Wigan.Did well against St.Helens didn't he?

We've nothing to lose, need to rotate the squad but also give em a bit of a game with some size in the pack and on the bench.

No hes not goading he really means it, sadly.

Agar had similar issues with Anakin last year and he's now a number one pick. If Mariano rolls his sleeves up I'm sure he will one day be the player NGBC thinks he is.

He should be stepping up a gear now. Being a good player last 10 mins each half isn't good enough

Ha ha you guys are unreal he wont be those things if he is rotting away. When we went on the amazing run last year it was kirmo and Ali starting mariano off the bench SIMPLE! Hes a very good player. Agar has got it wrong. Annakin been excellent haven't said anything about him. Would like to see him at loose forward.

If he was fully fit I think he would be in the team most weeks, but certainly was targeted at St. Helens by lomax who went past him three times for tries while frankie was left grasping fresh air.

Looks a bit big and slow at the moment, I don't think there is anything more to it than that.

I would expect to see him back before too long, in the meantime anakin is making himself very hard to leave out of the team.