That must be one of, if not the youngest average starting 13 in the league. I count at least ten under 25!

Not necessarily this week though. He substituted Rankin for a couple of games.

Not sure about Yeaman, had an awful game last week, but apart from that has started the season Ok, Crooks has been poor in just about every game this year.

Salford have some strong backs in Sau, Gleeson and Meli, not sure Crooks would cope with their strength.

And then dropped him to the bench?

I am aware of that. I was merely pointing out that subbing Yeamo last week isn't a guarantee he'll be dropped this week.

Whichever 17 he picks I just hope they play with the pride, passion, committment (and basic rugby skills) that were sadly lacking last Sunday.

I am clinging to the hope that they can't play as bad as that for two games on the trot.

It's a good point and Yeaman could bounce back but I'd go with Crooks and hope that he can do something good and get his confidence on track early. If he can he's as likely as anyone to win the game for us. If he doesn't then you could always move Whiting there with Horne to LF. Could even do that from the start? He went with Whiting in the centres against Bradford.

Apologies.

Mis-read your original post.

You're not as daft as you look

Good to see 4 ex-Dons trialists in the squad

I would go

1, Shaul
2, Colbon
3, Arundel
4, Horne
5, Talanoa
6, Rankin
7, Miller
8, Watts
9, Houghton
10, Thompson
11, Tuson
12 Whiting
13, Westerman
14, Hadley
15, Heremiah
16, Feka
17, Pitts

Horney would defo tighten up on the defence and is able to pass a ball

Expect Radford to go with:

Shaul
Colbon
Crooks
Yeaman
Talanoa
Rankin
Horne
Watts
Houghton
Arm
Whiting
Tuson
Westerman

Heremaia
Holidays
Feka
Arundel