Barrie Mac came up with this idea last season. Every team warms up with 18 players, if during a game a team loses a player through foul play (Dicko last Sunday) then the 18th man should be able to replace that player in the 17.

I think its a great suggestion that the RFL should seriously consider.

That's is a not bad idea that.

I think its a real good idea. I do think you could leave yourself open to underhanded tactics (Harlequins blood gate) but it definately deserves investigation.

yeah straight away I thought of the "bloodgate" incident with Harlequins.

Someone woud find a way to feign injury and get a fresh pair of legs on.

Then you've got the interpretation of it - players get injured without foul play and this puts you t and even greater disadvantage.

The idea in itself ids great but the intricacies would highlight flaws

Its a shame that the first thing we think of when someone makes a suggestion like this is how teams will try and abuse it. I think its worth consideration.