Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:44 pm  

Ellis, Manu, Shaul and Michaels in the squad.

So looks like Michaels for Fonua. Shaul to play. The pack and bench is anyone's guess, but personally I would leave out Minichiello.

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:11 pm  

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

Ellis, Manu, Shaul and Michaels in the squad.

So looks like Michaels for Fonua. Shaul to play. The pack and bench is anyone's guess, but personally I would leave out Minichiello.

I'd certainly not leave out mini. His speed and footwork is an asset at the best of times. Against 1 of the few teams who can match us for size I'd look to use that. Nearly every week I'd use Washy off the bench. But on account of cats decent size and rain being due I'd really go heavy forward wise. Same 4 prop rotation. Ellis Thompson sharing 13. I'd prob start ellis with tommo coming on to add middle threat after the opening 'arm wrestle'

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:30 pm  

Bowden, Ellis, Green, Houghton, Logan, Manu, Michaels, Minichiello, Paleaaesina, Pritchard, Pryce, Shaul, Sneyd, Talanoa, Taylor, Thompson, Tuimavave, Washbrook, Watts.

Feka to miss out, but the other one is tough! Ellis has to play, does anybody deserve to be dropped after last week? The beauty with having a strong squad is that if anyone picks up the slightest knock, we don't have to play them anymore.

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:31 pm  

airliebird,runninglate! wrote:

I'd certainly not leave out mini. His speed and footwork is an asset at the best of times. Against 1 of the few teams who can match us for size I'd look to use that. Nearly every week I'd use Washy off the bench. But on account of cats decent size and rain being due I'd really go heavy forward wise. Same 4 prop rotation. Ellis Thompson sharing 13. I'd prob start ellis with tommo coming on to add middle threat after the opening 'arm wrestle'

Not a bad call. I was concerned about what we would do if one of the backs got a knock but I guess if Thompson is in the side it gives us some scope to juggle about. Not sure who would play hooker if anything happens to Houghton though. Maybe Tuimavave, or Pryce with Tuimavave going to 6 and Thompson to centre.

I think it's a moot point anyway. I can't see anything other than Ellis in for Green, but I personally don't think he deserves to miss out.

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:33 pm  

airliebird,runninglate! wrote:

I'd certainly not leave out mini. His speed and footwork is an asset at the best of times. Against 1 of the few teams who can match us for size I'd look to use that. Nearly every week I'd use Washy off the bench. But on account of cats decent size and rain being due I'd really go heavy forward wise. Same 4 prop rotation. Ellis Thompson sharing 13. I'd prob start ellis with tommo coming on to add middle threat after the opening 'arm wrestle'

I'd agree with Thompson and Ellis sharing, but to feel its harsh on Washy. Thought he filled in well when called up. I feel it'll be Thompson or Washbrook that misses out, providing everyone is fit.

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:13 pm  

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

Ellis, Manu, Shaul and Michaels in the squad.

So looks like Michaels for Fonua. Shaul to play. The pack and bench is anyone's guess, but personally I would leave out Minichiello.

Watts and Mini were the most ineffective forwards on Friday but apparently Mini had been suffering with some sort of illness during the week and wasnt 100% so maybe accounts for his performance.
He will play anyway.
Ellis will come in for either Green or Washbrook.Tough call but i would stay with Green whilst his form is good.

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:15 pm  

Can't see him leaving washbrook out as he's cover for back row and hooker. thompson to miss out for me

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:28 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

Can't see him leaving washbrook out as he's cover for back row and hooker. thompson to miss out for me

I suspect you're right, but harsh on Thompson. Thought he was very good last week.

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:15 pm  

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

Ellis, Manu, Shaul and Michaels in the squad.

So looks like Michaels for Fonua. Shaul to play. The pack and bench is anyone's guess, but personally I would leave out Minichiello.

Leave out Mini, why? Has he got a knock? If anything I'd give Ellis another week off. Not like we're short on back rowers.

Re: Catalans Dragons vs Hull FC : Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:09 pm  

Easy decision for me , green or washbrook, id prefer to leave washbrook out, but maybe keep him purely for is versatility. But it either way, not bothered, we've got our captain back, fantastic. Really looking forward to this