Just wondering why Owen or Hall would be a risk. Owen in particular played his best SL Rugby to date at F/B in 2009. Unless you're expecting us to sign a FB of Billy Slater status I don't see any risk at all.

Quote: Mable_Syrup "I'm just thinking that if Webbo says he doesn't want the pack to get bullied, he'll play a prop at loose to try and get on the front foot from the first whistle to let Tim Smith do his magic from early in the game.'" I know what you mean but if that's the case then surely young 17 stone 6ft 2" tall Dan Smith who is more mobile and has better hands than Kirke should be ahead of him? Played at 13 in Aus apparently? https://au.sports.yahoo.com/league/play ... iel-smith/ Also don't know much about Ashurst but understand he's an 80 minute player who is strong defensively, also has size and strength at 6 ft 1 " tall and 15 1/2 stones, could he play in Washbrooks role? Plenty of options.

Quote: Mable_Syrup "I'm just thinking that if Webbo says he doesn't want the pack to get bullied, he'll play a prop at loose to try and get on the front foot from the first whistle to let Tim Smith do his magic from early in the game.'" I know what you mean but if that's the case then surely young 17 stone 6ft 2" tall Dan Smith who is more mobile and has better hands than Kirke should be ahead of him? Played at 13 in Aus apparently? https://au.sports.yahoo.com/league/play ... iel-smith/ Also don't know much about Ashurst but understand he's an 80 minute player who is strong defensively, also has size and strength at 6 ft 1 " tall and 15 1/2 stones, could he play in Washbrooks role? Plenty of options.

Lynn and owen side looks very weak defensively.

I wouldn't put them together for that reason.

Lyne was better with Riley as he obviously gave him confidence.
Owen is no mug and more a positional thing than a strength in tackle, though he isn't the best.

I always felt Owen was worth points as an attacker but would cost you some the other way. Depends how that balance works.

Ryan had major surgery on his shoulder and according to Wakey Express last Friday he is in training / rehab, no contact yet. So with the cover we have in the pack I do not think we need to rush him back. I would like to see players rewarded for strong performances in the pre season games, so if Anakin rips it up in pre season games and Washbrook / Ashurst / Smith are of the pace then Anakin should get the shirt. In the past there was no reward for a good pre season. From what I saw last season I am looking forward to seeing Dan Smith, think he could really make a big impression this season.

It'll be good to get some publicity via SLTV/Youtube/Facebook as Tigers have done recently with Junior Moors and Ben Roberts on our new signings especially Lopini Paea, Mikael Simon, Ian Kirke and Matty Ashurst which gives us a sizeable forward pack for the coming season. Think St. Helens did similar at the start of last season with Amor, Masoe etc...

Might help boost season ticket sales...