Wonder if Manfredi might just be back at the right time given that Marshall is likely out for the season.

It’s a horrible way for Manfredi to get his chance but he must be really excited and I’m looking forward to watching him. I guess he may share wing duties with Escare for a while to ease him in but we’ll see.

What a game to come back in!!

Agreed - Escare did ok when he came on against Cats - and it was interesting to see that when Sam was taking conversions Escare went to FB for the kick off after to give Sam time to get back in position. Such fluidity of position is a big help.

I'm interested to see how we line up v Saints, all of which could effect our attack on the edges.

Wane alluded to keeping Sarge on the left edge, meaning Gildart will play right centre. This could either provide Davies with more ball or negative effect Gilly's game, who is used to playing on the left side.
I could also see Wane holding back on Dom, keeping Morgan on the wing, or even playing Gilly on the wing keeping Isa in the right centre.

Keep Morgy on the wing and loan Dom out so he can get match fit in a less demanding league, would be a big mistake to bring him back so quickly

You can't loan Manfredi out at this stage of the season. He'll pay for Wigan reserves on Wednesday and I guess if he comes through a full game will be in contention for the Saints game.

You learn something new everyday

I’d be a bit hesitant at chucking him back in after only a handful of reserve games and in all honesty I wouldn’t play him this season at all.

Depends on where he is in his development? If he's ready and looking good he's too much of a talent to have missing out.

Yeah I think the Marshall injury forces our hand to a certain extent. Escare is too short to defend kicks effectively on the wing. Teams would target him big time. Plus it makes the kick to the corner a none-option for ourselves.

Is he greatly different in size to Marshall?

I could be wrong, but I'm fairly sure that Marshall (himself a fairly short winger) is still taller than Escare. I won't look up the playing stats as they tend to be wrong. Plus Marshall has presumably spent the last decade or so up to this point playing on the wing and learning to overcome his height disadvantage. Like many, I'd play Escare at FB with Tomkins at SH. I'd run with Manfredi on the wing, and if he isn't ready, I'd stick Sarginson there, as he is taller and has played well there for us previously when required.

I think Escare would be as good if not better than Marshall under the high ball as a former FB. Marshall was very suspect when targeted with high kicks again larger, taller wingers. I would rule out Escare as a replacement winger just cause of his height.

Don't see the point in moving Sarge to the wing over Escare or Manfredi.

I'd probably go with Manfredi on the wing (if he comes through Wednesday o.k) and Escare on the bench.

Sounds about right.

Would it be safe to say Escare is fully fit now ?
A couple of months ago he looked like he was dragging a fridge behind him when put in the clear, no-one was catching him at the weekend, great to see.

He's the same height as Jason Robinson, I seem to recall he had no problem on the wing

Mullen is a quality option for the wing also, we really are quite blessed in that position. Marshy is likely out till Mid-March/Early-April 2020.

When's Burgess back?

20 months?

Joe 7 month

Sorry, 2019.

It was a different game back then though. Opposition wingers generally weren't as tall, and the kick to the corner wasn't as prominent.

At least a fullback on the wing should be comfortable under the high ball. I am all for rewarding players who have done well as a way of encouraging them to work hard. There is no need to rush Manfredi back whilst Morgan is performing well.

John Kear spotted it at Wembley in 1998!!