According to the Star Dons could have Cowling, Cunningham ,Lawton & Edwards in contention for the crucial top 3 game .
Waterman or Sanderson to replace Butts who is out for the season as is Fran Welsh.

At first I was going to say Sanderson but being at full back might stop Waterman dashing out of the line/getting on the wrong side of attackers and missing tackles.

The game of the season IMO and really looking forward to it. Just hope thats it as good as the Barrow game. COYD.

Might be worth trying Spur at Full back, he is quick he can tackle and he can take a high ball.

Waterman is awesome in centre so see no point in killing that. Cowling could then come into spurs position.

Stu is much better winger than full back. IMO

Whoever is at fullback it mustn't be Waterman, and I can't believe people are proposing or at least putting this possibility forward.
It is simply suicidal, on more than one level.

It will be great if some, or all, of our walking wounded return for this vital game. BUT unless they have kept themselves really fit, they will be a hindrance more than a help. Certainly useful in 20 minute bursts, but they will be jiggered after an hour.

But someone has got to step up, probably two. So I say pick the fittest.


PS
I am not sure that Butts will be out for the rest of the season. Bones can heal in as little as 3 weeks, it depends on the severity of the injury and which part of the body. For example ... fingers 4-6 weeks typically.

PPS
The last time someone else started the game thread ... we lost!

I would find it surprising if waterman was at full back, but Tony Miller will I'm sure have thought it through by now,if Lee is in his eyes the best for the job,that's where he will play,personally I doubt it. This was always going to be a tough game even without the injuries,players coming back is a bonus,although as stand offish says , lack of game time could be a problem. I'm going to say Dons by 14

does anyone know if premier sports repeat chapionship rugby games later in the week free to air , the do with conference footy games during the season

Cunningham & Cowling both played for their clubs U20's at the week end , Cowling scored a try.
TM hoping to have them both onboard this week according to the RL Express.

Liam Cunningham in the second row.

They are repeated but i'm pretty certain they're not free

just for the doubters among you lee played fullback for skirlaugh 3 years ago in the nat conf not semi pro i admit. and was nominated for the nat conf man of steel having scored over 300 points, being dropped in for one or two high profile games is not ideal . but he will play as he always does. and to say somewot suicidal is just a teensy weensie bit over the top.and as for the other levels well who knows ??? coyd

If grant Edwards is fit to return then IMO he could do the job at full back Safe pair of hands for the high balls tackles well above his weight and reads the game well.Lack of game time not so important at full back.

I do not think Grant will be picked at full back.

oh bugger, thanks anyway

Your probably right and no doubt Jack will be water carrier as I don't pick the team.