I prefer him off the bench but im not fussy, anything as long as he isnt playing 80 mins!!

I wouldn't take performances by seasoned pros in reserve team games as a sign of form, more a sign of fitness.

I'd expect them to show signs of having previously played at a higher level consistently, whether fit or not.

A couple of years ago i would have agreed. But IMO the standard of reserve grade is that low at the moment the only purpose it serves is keeping/getting first team players fit.

Form at that level means absolutely nothing.

Exactly, this was one of the reasons Thorman was brought it to spell Tickle. But I don't think this has happend once this season.

Have to agree manu is better off the bench as he creates more when their forwards are tiring!

And noway should tickle be doing full 80, i was under the impression aswell that that was 1 of the reasons that thorman was brought in

Yes Manu should start on the bench and be an impact player, I said he tires late on and teams run at him and he gets caught out, I would start with Radders,Tickle and Washy with Manu,Lee,Whiting and King on the bench.

Exactly what I just said!

One prop on the bench, and it's King?

If one prop was on the bench it should be Thacks.

It's a common myth that Manu plays better from the bench. The few times he has started on the bench he has struggled to get into the game. He would just be miles more effective if given a short rest.

Also, teams have highlighted he is our main/only threat and are making him do a ton of work in defence which isn't helping.

spot on

Which is what we will do if he starts the game IMO, we have used this tactic before to good effect.

Nobody cares what you think on this board. Go talk tactics on your own.

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