the same sort of squad size as say Man Utd and i dont ever remember seeing ferdinand up front

11-a-side. Man Utd have got 38 players listed as first team squad - fair enough 8 or 9 I've never heard of, but Jonny Evans is number 31. A few of those have played across the backline or adapted to different roles up front. I don't necessarily expect my reserve full back to be able to play prop, but if, like Cockayne, they can cover the 3/4 line and play hooker at a push, that is pretty valuable. Remember too that a lot of 25-man squads are carrying a couple of young developing players who you want to bring on gradually rather than having to stick them in week in, week out as soon as the first choice player in their position is injured.

1. Briscoe
2. Fox
3. Hall/Welham
4. Webster
5. Colbon
6. Blake
7. Dobson
8. Mason
9. Fisher
10. Vella
11. Newton
12. Galea
13. Watts

14. Murrel
15. Lovegrove
16. Clinton
17. Hall/Welham

That looks a pretty strong team to me. Watts will have a big year next year imo.

Had a big year [ithis[/i year for me from what I have seen of Rovers!

Looks to have all the attributes to go a long way in the game.

Reminds me alot of Sam Burgess.

Superb analogy. I'm sure you thought long and hard before typing.

I almost put the same!!

Had a similar impact in his first year in first grade as Sam with offloads in the tackle etc. Maybe missing a big hit or two...

Ok,

We have the following who (IMO) can only play 1 position:

Briscoe
Welham
Fox
Dobson
Fisher

Plus a few props who don't have the speed or mobility to play elsewhere. However, the point I was making is that when you have to play 17 every week from a 25 man squad, a large proportion of your squad might be asked to might be asked to move around a bit from week to week, or even during the game itself.

Snap him up after last night's performance, thought he was very solid.

Played very well,now if he can just do that consistantly,bingo.

thats the problem, youve seen him play 1 decent game. Watch him over a season and you will realise why he is only a back up squad player

Aye...the last time he played I was embarrassed for him, he was just passing the ball randomly...That pass near the opposition line to Tansy (I think it was)