Neither do i! Some still stuck on that he used to play for kr!

Where a few people drinking yesterday, first Horne and now this?

Mcdonnell has been very good for us, even a Rovers fan has said so.

For me he is the best all around FB we have had since Prescott (although I really rated Mckinnon) The only issue I have with him is the niggle injuries he seems to pick up.

Shaul looks a good prosepct, but as Paul M says, he has only played two games and has yet to play against a top side.

McDonnell has been very good so far this season and derseves his spot. Shaul looks a fine prospect but is not ready to be a first choice full back yet. We sould be pleased that we have a good back up player there at last, though.

The number of people at the stadium on Friday moaning that Shaul had been dropped for McDonnell was ridiculous. Yes - he's a very good prospect (who we need to get tied up) but he's way off the finished article.

Mcdonnel had an outstanding start and is my number 2 in best performers so far. Shaul will struggle to get a look in this season unless McD is injured or deemed to require a rest.

Shaul is an exciting prospect who had a great SL debut against Wakey, I hope we can hold on to him, but unless the RL change the rules next season then this ridiculous position of not being able to give him any game time could see him leave, especially if true that another SL team are interested in him.

Best option I can see is get him on a contract to include next year on a season long loan to a Championship club (with recall clause), but whether that is doable or would suit Shaul is unknown.

Do sum on here go to matches ? mcdonnell been one of our best players and signings,shaul hopefully will sign up with us and could be a very good player,but atm no contest,

I’m astounded that this is has become an issue for some. We have a very good/solid full back in McDonnell and what appears to a cracking prospect in Shaul (based upon his brief flirtation with 1st team rugby so far). What on earth is there to be concerned about? (other than getting a contract for Shaul sorted). For me McDonnell has done nothing to merit being replaced as the current No1, however should he lose form or be injured then we have a superb back up, it’s the ideal situation in terms of positional strength.

Shaul is lerkle, McDonnell is not lerkle & used to play for rervers.

Thats the OP's problem innit.

This.

Agreed. Looks a great talent, but Shannon for me. For now.

I no shaul has had 2 great games for us and were excited about his future with us hopefully. But it's still only 2 games at this level, 1 being against a championship 1 team.

I'm not hating on him, but to say replace him with McDonnell at this time is pretty stupid.
Shaul has all the making to be a top class full back and hope he stays, but McDonnell upto now has been one of our best players and Shaul would be better going out on loan for a season and returning to us for the FB role.

Shaul - played against Wakefield and crusaders and was a bricky 2 years ago

Mcdonnell - Super league player for 3 years and played Nrl.

Its not even up for debate really. Shaul has done well in the games hes played but mcdonnell has being one of our best players so far. Imo get him signed up on a 2-3 year deal and loan him out for a year to test him and see how he goes.

mcdonnel is lazy lazy lazy, regularly gets himself out of position when we defending our last 10m which was really evident against giants away ( how can you tackle someone attacking your line if your stood 5 metres ingoal)

and so slow at getting to a kicked ball ie friday lazy ,hes the only full back ive seen who trys to catch a high bomb by being almost on one knee? !

i dont see what all the hype is about mcdonnell i seriously think some fans only like him because they can fit a chant around his name and so dont see errors and the knots he ties himself in.

shaul has pace to burn and gaining more and more confident class like ben crooks if your good enough your old enough .

while im ranting ,briscoe and yeaman defending against wigan lads youll never tackle anyone running backwards looking over your shoulder ???? ex internationals and you can see why!

mcdonnell = chris thorman (also ex nrl!!!!!)
shaul = could be the next gary kemble/shaun briscoe
the choice is yours or i wish it was mine