Even tho they are great players at other posistons square pegs in round holes comes to mind .
Locks would be my loose man if I was picking , westwood on the bench

Couldn't argue with that, either.

I think we look good for forwards tbh its our backs that are light years away from the ausies

Good rumours these !!!!

If we get chase and holdsworth, plus 2 decent props and a reasonable full back, then the side will be transformed. Throw in bateman and things look better again, even if we do lose tickle .

I don't agree that mcdonnell is as good as mckinnon, but at least he wants to be here

McKinnon had moments of class, but he often had the odd brain-fart. I'd prefer McDonnell on the whole. At least he won't get homesick. Besides, there are no decent FB's around that are OOC. We know what it's like to force a player there.

Full backs are born, not created.

It can't just be me that wouldn't be happy with McDonnell. For me, he would have a lot to prove if we sign him.
He doesn't appear very safe under the highball, and he's missed 18.5% of his tackles attempted this season.

His defence is far superior to his attacking skills

Tomkins has missed 18.5%
Wellens - 20.4%
Hodgson - 34.6%
Greenshields - 24.8%

Due to the position they play.

I don't think that's at all bad considering he had Hall,Webster,Welham and Dobson in front of him.

We're forgetting the Gentle factor here. He's obviously seen something he likes and I trust his judgement more than anyone on here who thinks only Billy Slater is good enough for us.

You make it sound like his attacking skills are mediocre. Brilliant in defence, but also runs outstanding lines with a great step and a top offload. Not forgetting his leg drive!

Heighington again.

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