I can see Madge just playing H at prop. I agree that Crosby should get a game though.

The stats don't seem to back that up, but he does seem to step up when our other props are looking tired after a hard stint and it prevents the opposition from taking advantage. He'll put in a big tackle or two which can shake a players confidence. Size is the main issue for me, with Lima seemingly losing the collision almost every time he takes the ball in then it makes it much harder to play with just 3 props. I'm not convinced that Coley has a huge impact on the team now as he seems to have been struggling with his knees since the start of the year, but without Fielden and Coley from last year that's the bulk of the experience and two big forwards missing from the front row.

Disagree with you mate. Coley is our most consistent prop - even playing injured all season he has put the hard graft in. I also think that the impact he has isnt just physical but mental regarding his leadership on and off the pitch. Madge picks this guy week in week out - yet you seem to continuosly say he is playing poorly and not the best prop etc. Mossop has been fantastic this year and will get better and better but Coley will be missed when he retires.

Good theory that. I was bothered about going with only 3 props against Cats and your theory could have easily cost us the game - would be interested to know what the travelling fans views are?

hopefully coles carries on for another year. he is a brilliant leader and has been a really important cog in our wheel over the last 2 years. he does the hard yards when others dont. we wıll benefit from a fresh coley hock and fielden come the important stage of the season. for me lima has to drop out of that sıde at present. and i would seriously consider movıng lockers to 6 to accomodate hock.

I agree that Coley is the most consistent prop and I also agree that his presence in the team will give a psychological boost to the team, but I don't think many could argue that he's playing at the same level that he was last year. I don't think he's the best prop, I think Mossop is, it doesn't mean I don't rate Coley. I just don't think he's as good as some make him out to be. His experience is important in a young pack of forwards and having Coley in the team instead of going with 3 props almost certainly makes a big difference to the team.