Radford and Dowes as starting props? Lordy - out of that lot Lauaki must start. Two workhorse and two impact props , one of each starting, one of each on the bench IMO.

I hear you Mrs B. But for me Your grafters need to soak up some opposition juice first. I also thought Hame was predominantly a second rower.

I know what you mean, but I miss having Carvell in the starting line-up with Dowes, then one impact plus one grafting prop on the bench.



On Hame - not that we like to play people out of position obviously, but I think the intention is to play him at prop.

Impact players starting a game , its the future

With an impact full back on the bench?

Depends how pivotal they are.

if you start the game with 2 defensive props then you're basically handing initiative to your opponents. Mine would be :-



Lauaki

Berrigan

Dowes



Fitzgibbon

Burnett

Washbrook



On the bench:-



Moa or new impact prop.

Maloney

Manu

Houghton



Don't see places for radford, tickle, thackray or king.

If we want to be a top side then he shouldn't be anywhere near our 17.



Hes a plodder and a un-inspiring captain. Only backed by a un-inspiring coach.

all could go for me except thacks who is a good impact prop when used correctly. radford, tickle and king just show me how poor our recruitment is

Amazed at the amount of Tickle bashing going on...he isnt setting the place on fire but he offers a damn sight more than Radford.......and Fitzgibbon may start as prop yet as thats where he has been playing just lately.

This big "clearout" was suppose to happen at the end of last season.



At the end of the day we need rid of Agar and Sharp. All new coaching staff with new ideas.