What about leaving dagger there and moving max to 6 see if we can get this line moving a bit quicker

My thoughts too Mopsey,
Leave Dagger where he is and play Jowitt at 6 with maybe Gale at 7, that’ll focus a few minds and might be the best half back pairing at the club

Max to 6 is a good call. However Mr carter will need to justify giving Lino a 3 year deal and signing Gale on 2 years ,for that reason my money is on that pairing.

I recall back in late 70s early 80s we had a scrum half very much like Lino and we moved him to loose forward and he was sensational. Mike Lampkowski.

Think Lampy had a bit more bulk than Lino, but as you say, a legend. Would have put his heart on the line for Trin.

Indeed. Lampy was built like a little truck.
And it was also in the days when 13 was a ball handler not another prop.

In the modern game Lampy would be a world class hooker.

Used to love Lampy. Like a young bull was an oft used description. Him and Graham Idle had a sublime run around move straight off the scrum.
Believe he had pioneering surgery on his knee that got him over one lay off but his style was both his greatest strength and ultimately his downfall. I recall reading at the time that he or the club had difficulty getting insurance for him.

His surgery was so advanced that they interviewed him on Tomorrow's World.

Toppo and Lamb Chops, the sword and the rapier. If only….!

And for some reason I think he was on Blue Peter. What I remember was his try celebration which involved him hurling the ball into the air.
If and once again I am relying on my memory the injury occurred against Batley in a pre season friendly at Belle Vue.

I recall being at the Willows, Salford, when Lampy had attempted another comeback but his knee gave up. I can still see him limping off the field. That was it.

Enjoyed watching Lampy, one of my favourites

Mine too. I met him at one of the player reunions too. Thoroughly nice and humble guy.

He was a sensation when he played hooker for England R U .a player who could find a gap .Up there with the best 13 at Wakefield .Like a few year ago the team Lampkowski was in ,looked like it was going to go to new hights,and then got dismantled because of cash .

He was scrum half for England RU.
Played 4 times.

I agree I thought he was a scrum half in RU.

Yes. At the end of 1980/81 we ended up 4th in the league only 3pts behind winners Bradford.
During the close season we lost coach Ray Batten and Bill Ashurst took over. We lost quite a few players and ended up 1981/82 14th and relegated. Quite a slump!
Was it still Trevor Woodward at the top?

Sorry gents, it's lovely to reminisce, but what about this being a thread about Max Jowitt?

It's fair but I thought we'd answered the question so let it go.
He's in the squad for Friday so hopefully he is ready.

So is Gale and Rob Butler, no Atoni

Big opportunity for Butler.

I expect Gale will play.

A bit harsh on Dagger who has done quite well for us but I think I’d edge towards Max if fully fit.

Good to see that Max is back. We do seem to be pinning most of our hopes on his return though, listening to Applegarth he seems to have morphed into prime Billy Slater during his absence! I mean i like him and reckon he’s a good player but he seems to be putting a lot of pressure on the lad to turn our season around.

Jowitt straight back in at FB for me. Dagger has been solid at the back for us but added nothing in attack i am afraid. We need that link back to create the chances for the wingers.
FB Jowitt
SO Gale
SH Lino
looks to me like a more structured attacking option than we have seen so far.
Dagger and Kay on the wings, and probably Croft and Pratt in the centres in the absence of Lyne and Langi. Though i wouldnt be opposed to Taufau in one of the centres, he runs strongly and makes meters but is exposed on the wing.

Blimey!! I think this is the first time I've ever agreed with you, PT

It's a great day for us all.