I've nothing against using Scotty as short term cover, but if this is a long term lay off, we should either give Bell a shot or if he's deemed not good enough, we should look for someone who is.

There will be no debate with you, as you clearly are a mass debater.

You mean half back? lol

Really feeling for Green at the mo, hope he makes a speedy recovery.

I know a local player who suffered from what he thought was a dead leg, ended up in hospital and diagnosed with a blood clot in the leg, nearly lost his life because of it.

Murrell would be my first choice for now but if CS wants to go for a big 17 he could easily put in Galea at 6, we know he can do a good solid job in the role.

Bell is miles behind Murrell and isn;t ready for first team rugby. The problem we'd have is a championship 6 would probably be no better than Murrell so why pay and risk it. An established 6 would cost a fair bit of cash even if you could find one. Got to asj the question, if a 6 who is that good is available, then why are they available??

I wonder if Sam Obst has a get out clause?

Gone to Batley

Don't blame him, there's a right massive Tesco and Red Brick Mill where he can get a nice sandwich and a sofa that looks like a zebra.

Love the Red Brick Mill. Champagne Nail Bar there.



I know Blake Green is a very good player, and a very important one for Rovers, but I think your elfin leader is overstating it to say he's better than Rangi Chase, Leon Pryce, Brett Finch and Danny McGuire. Just my opinion, but I don't agree with him.

Totally agree.

The most important thing we need from a 6 is a kicking game and Murrell has a superb one otherwise everything will go through Dobson and we'll be easier to shut down.

I don't think it's a good idea to move Withers from 9 either because he needs to be at acting-half and defending in the middle.

I suppose if Murrell did play 6 on the right-hand side there'd be the option of him interchanging right second-row with Con Mika who can also play 6 as well if necessary.

I just hope that if Murrell is selected to play 6, people get behind the team instead of whinging because of his lack of pace - a kicking game is more important than pace in today's game IMO.

Withers at 6, Carlile at 9.