Still disagree i'm afraid.

The only thing G.Horne has over Macca is speed.

But Macca can kick better, is a better ball handler and i would say he is stronger also.

G Horne still seems to lightweight for mine. McMenemy seems to compete better taking the ball up

G.Horne was excellent for the U-21's on Saturday and now looks to be regaining some form after a shaky start to the season. Could well be pressing Washy for the LF berth in a couple of weeks.

Don't watch the U-21's, has he bulked up/strengthened at all?

Macca/Horne.

Macca has more experience, Horne has better footwork and speed. Both have good hands whilst Macca has a kicking game. Macca is probably better defensively.

Right now I would take Horne before Macca as he has better speed/footwork and mobility which would benefit us a lot in attack.

Agreed.

How about for next season we bring in a 6 and a 7 from Oz with Cooke playing 13? My team next year:
1. Briscoe
2. Sing
3. R Horne
4. yeaman
5. Raynor
6. Creative Oz stand-off
7. Creative Oz scrum half
8. Dowes
9. Motu
10. Carvell
11. radders
12. tickle
13. Cooke

14. King?
15. hutch
16. manu
17. Godwin

now that team would win SL!

Works for me, could we afford two though and it would also depend on the five foreigners rule.

With Swain salary, Domic salary, mcmenemy salary and making these 2 the only recruits seems to balance books for me. Use G Horne, matty dale etc more, and washy would be back up too with Wheeldon too. Not to mention if Whiting stays or goes but there is another potential saving to go towards a half back.

i got shot down in flames for suggesting moving Horne to centre.

Don`t know why. He played a lot of the 2001 season in the centres.