What an odd post. The physical demands of the modern game are such that almost every team rotates their hookers. If we are unable to do that, of course fatigue will become a factor at some stage. However much Houghton is paid.

Exactly, he will benefit from a break without a doubt, mind there is only Lynch in the squad who has made more meters than Houghton and like posted he has the highest tackle count in SL not bad stats for a player who will no doubt feel the effects of fatigue during the game, his work ethic is outstanding.

Bad news for him, but I think good news for us. I know Gentle said he would prefer not to have next week off, but it will give him chance to recuperate.

wasn't talking specifically about Houghton, just players in general.

Played the sport professionally have you Standee, know the physical demands of the sport eh?

The same applies. Forwards in general are usually spelled. If they can't be spelled for whatever reason, they will be more fatigued than those who have been.

I think it was the London game, Houghton made 66 tackles and missed 0.
Fantastic defender.

being one doesnt automatically make the other

When you make 692 tackles and you only miss 22 I think it is safe to say if your not the best your certainly up there with the best, he certainly outshines McCllorum in this area and Houghton makes more metres than McCllorum and has nearly double try assists to McCllorum

I like houghton and he has lots of good parts to his game, but his passing out of acting half is poor in terms of speed and accuracy. I've said it before but the fact we haven't properly replaced swain has affected us as much, if not more, than not effectively replacing cook

I agree if there is an area Houghton could improve it would be his pass which needs more consistency, if he did this I believe he has the potential to be a top draw hooker.

Again your looking at the stats without actually reading into them.

Would expect more from someone with your coaching experince

McCllorum is way ahead of Houghton imo. He dominates the tackle much more and engages defences much better in attack. Houghton is behind him and Roby right now.

He's miles away from them.