Guess Hodgson has sussed there isn’t enough cash to sack him.

He probably not very good at that either

He's a average hooker and certainly not a halfback.

Happy for you to tell me what qualities he has to be a top hooker or halfback?

Apart from one kick against Leeds I can't remember a time o thought that was great play by Johnstone.

Rather than trying to funny, maybe offer something to the debate.

I agree re his hooking and half back credentials. But, in both the last two games he has played his part in the defensive effort and shown the odd glimpse of attack. Certainly contributed to both wins

If Connor isn't playing like someone on here has alluded to then I can understand why he hasn't gone for hookem at 7 , Johnstone is a safe option ,will certainly tighten up defensively compared to Reynolds and end of the day it's a important 2 points to get and that is all that matters. If Mitch hadn't been called up then I'm sure shaul would have been fullback and hookem could well have started at 7

Where has this Connor not playing rumour come from? Can only assume with JJ/Lovodua halves we're playing with three loose forwards and sending everything through Connor.

I agree but i can see him playing it safe using Houghton in the halves
As you say if that is the case why bring Hookem from his loan deal just to sit in the stands.
Now we have a strong forward line up this is an ideal game for Hookem play.
Hodgson makes some strange decisions at times especially when he leaves a player on the bench without game time

He does but win tomorrow and we are 4th having played everyone which isn't too shabby.

Super league is littered with average players , even saints have average players in their squad . It’s a salary cap sport . I’ve seen a lot worse players then Johnstone at hull and in the league . Entitled to your opinion, but gets a bit tedious at every opportunity. Just thought it might be personal with him ! Plus I never mentioned him as a top player .

He hasn't been at the training ground the last 2 days

Most of us had a melt down at the line up against Leeds and it was one of our best performances so far.

I'm still confident we can turn them over if we have the right attitude.

I don't mind Johnstone as a squad player. He slots in wherever he's told to and tries his best.

He was in the paper today saying he's settled in the area but we've not offered him a contract yet. I wonder if Rovers will come sniffing.

Well if Connor is out, in addition to Gale, Reynolds and McNamara, we're knackered in the pivots. Pretty clear why you'd need to include Johnstone in there if true.


I think we'll lose this one. I make that 10 unavailable if Connor is missing, can't see where the assists will come from. Said earlier this year Toulouse will surprise a few and they've run some good clubs close.

surely we should not be worrying about not beating Toulouse tomorrow irrespective of who we play at halfback and full back

wont need many assists if our forwards do their job

They beat Saints of course.