I felt quite harsh as he carried the ball well, just a pivotal moment in the fans that really annoyed me no excuses not passing, Carlos had abit of a pop at him. Frustration on my part, but he's leaving so I think it's make sense playing the inform Vulikajapani who's staying with us

Did not think faraimo was bad on Thursday. Would play Johnstone on Monday with Houghton on bench (Its worked well in past) but I dont think there are many options to change squad. Is logan still with us? If he is I would bring him in for Mahe and put him on bench instead of Scott. He can then cover for 2nd row as well. Also think Mcnamara could cover short term as hooker (very good tackler and passer also quicker than existing hookers. Brown should definateley come in for Bowden who is terrible (think he must have been told hes not required next year). If not its a funny way to play for a new contract.
Feel sorry for Hodgson as he has so few options even with players doing badly. Think we should start with Fash and keep Soa or Satae on bench. We can expect many changes next year I hope!!!!

Contracted 'til the end of next year.

Unfortunately we don't have a lot of options to be able to make many changes to the side despite the poor effort on Thursday against Leeds but Brown in to the 17 should be one.

However for me as we had very little from Houghton in that game I'd either start with Johnstone or actually try Ben McNamara at 9 just to try and shake things up a little. To be quite honest between Houghton & Johnstone the way they're playing at the minute I don't think we have anything to lose. It may be harsh on Johnstone as he's hardly had a run in the side so far and how he can get any form from what is pretty much a cameo role so far.
Houghton started the season ok but the decision by BH to flog him for 80 mins means he is now totally ineffective in games.

Continuing to play Houghton and leaving Johnstone on the bench waiting or hoping for something to change is crazy as there's not even the slightest sign of improvement.

I'd also be tempted to drop Fonua after his costly performance in terms of utterly dumb penalties for clear and obvious strips.

JJ start. Houghton to bench. Start Bowden. Brown to bench. Logan to bench for Scott. Bench of Satae. Houghton. Brown. Logan.

Logan reported to have signed for Leigh until the end of the season

I get that some things need to be changed, it's a short turn around and we don't have a lot of options but Bowden doesn't deserve to start.

Sao
JJ
Satae
Mau
Lane
Fash

Cator
Brown
Houghton
Scott

We need a big start tonight, Saints tend to start quick.

I fear it's going to be a head in hands job tonight. Hope for the best but fear the worst. Like the Leeds game I will select record before I set off but most likely will press delete as soon as I get home. God knows how many times I've done that for home games over the years.

Even with the likely defeat I just want to see a bit more variety when we are are in good attacking positions rather than wait for the predictable Sneyd last play kick option.

well drop him then we wont

Emphasis on the senior players in the pivots standing up and being counted sneyd and Houghton as well as the big earners like Mau and Fonua.

I'd bring Vulikajapani back in, the lad was in form and didn't deserve dropping. Done nothing wrong.

Wynne ordered to chime into the attacking line feeding off Reynolds, this has to happen as it does with Connor.

Line speed and dummy runners back please.

Johnstone starting / Houghton bench
Bowden no where in the squad Brown in his place.

And that's about all we can try.........

should be wynne swift tuimivavae vulcan scott reynolds sneyd satea houghton sao mau lane cator bench of brown jj fonua and a huge massive prop that wont dont have unfortunately

JJ starts but no Houghton at all tonight. McNamara on the bench so maybe he will come on at hooker.
Also no Carlos tonight so Scott fills in at centre.
Bench of Brown, Fash, Ben Mc, Mitch. Pleased to see Brown instead of Bowden.