I'm not even guessing anymore. Had 2 good sources yesterday. Morning 1 had Fonua ok. Night one had him out for 3 weeks minimum

Although both had Sika playing. Also sounds like ellis back. So which forward misses out? Now that's a good headache for any coach to have!

Washbrook

Who'd play at hooker when houghton's knackered?

Didn't Houghton do 80, although he did miss a few tackles towards the end including one that lead to a try.

I'd either not bring in Ellis and save him for the next game in two weeks or drop Green (Harsh I know).

Yeah I think he did - Washbrook came on for Thompson, then slotted in at centre. Covered dummy half a couple of times too

Watts missed the tackle, Houghton to do 80 for me, unless injured

Barring injuries , Radford would have Houghton playing the 80 anyway, if not washbrook, green

Watch it again, Houghton missed the first tackle on him for their last try.

I have, the angle the Salford player was running, and the position of Houghton and watts, watts should be making that tackle, I bet watts is way more disappointed then Houghton. He just walked through Watts

Both should have made that tackle and or least done better to slow him down and that could be down to tiredness.

If Ellis is fit it gives Radford a huge headache.

Taylor, Watts, Pritchard and Manu are as good as undroppable. You cant possibly leave out Bowden after last week, and Green wasnt far behind him either. Thompson brings a bit of pace and footwork that our other forwards dont have, Mini is player of the year and Washbrook provides important utility cover.

If Manu is struggling then it's Ellis straight in for him, but if Manu is fit then I don't think I'd bring Ellis back just yet, but that would be a brave call if he's ready to play. I'll get shot down for this but maybe he should replace Minichiello. He was the quietest forward last week and whilst I warmed to him last season I still don't think he's a great defender. A second row of Ellis and Manu is solid as a rock defensively.

I agree with you Tinker on this one,Danny missed him but Watts should have cleared up.