Still amazes me, that people don't understand you need a squad to be successful, even more so next season.

The squad is about the right size looking at the fixtures
More the better. Just need to use it better imo. Radfords hinted at a more rotational approach next year tbf

I like the idea of a Carlos and Fonua partnership. Fonua won't be stood out there with his hands in his pockets, Radford will have him coming inside a lot. And Carlos can get the ball to him early and back him up. Kicks to that side would be hard to defend too.

A right side of Manu, Kelly, Tuimavave and Fonua looks potential devastating.

Defensively it might not be the strongest combination we have. Whether that becomes an issue depends on how Kelly plays in defence.

I think defensively that looks a lot stronger than we had this season.

Carlos is a good defender and Kelly isn't as bad as some make out.

That is why I would start with Connor on the bench.

He could come on at full back, or any position in the backs, and change our style of play.

kelly is strong in the tackle but misses a lot. He's been consistently in the top 2 or 3 for missed tackles since he came over here. Having said that, most halves miss plenty of tackles as they're pinpointed by the attack and we've not signed him to shore up our defence

I take it Carlos is the new Yeamo then

Take Shaul out and we still seriously lack out and out pace

Its a hit harsh on Griffin. He hasn't played a game yet and fans already aren't calling him our scapegoat? I think some of our supporters should wait until we've lost a few games before deciding its all one player's fault and stoking the fires of irrational hatred.

It is Seb we are talking about,lets face it,his rugby knowledge is limied to say the least

Nope

No me too
To move Fonua out to the wing where he would see much less of the ball and then extend Michaels contract to sit in the stand or a few games in the under 23s would to me be a complete waste of money.
I still see a Michaels/Fonua partnership on the right.
What i think will change is the makeup of the bench depending on the opposition.I see Washbrook mostly missing out and Radford going with Tuimavave or Connor in a more attacking mode
I like Tuimavave as a centre but Griffin and Fonua are our starting centres so he will have to be patient and take his chance when it comes.

Agree that Michaels/Fonua is a great combo and can see Connor and Talanoa battling for the left wing to partner Griffin.

Michaels is on peanuts. So its no big waste of money. Carlos will be on much more I'd imagine
I don't see washy missing out much at all. I doubt the coaching staff do either given his impact this year and ability to cover the pack and steady games for us
The way we use our wings Fonua ain't gonna see much less of the ball. He'd get many more opportunities 1 on 1 and in them tight spots when michaels hasn't had the physical attributes to finish Fonua will. Also Fonua especially good at challenges for high kicks to the corners which are easier from the wing. But I love him from the centre so don't mind. But carlos has good feet and strong with good hands and an offload. All tools to make Fonua an absolute weapon on the wing

Don't see connor challenging for a wing spot at all unless injury crisis
He's made no mention of wing. Only 1 and 6. Radford the same whilst noting he can play centre if needed.

As good as our starting 13 will be, not to excited about our bench without pritchard, defintley missing some impact. Think connor will be battling with shaul for number 1 spot, no way will connor play wing unless weve no choice

Another option is Griffin on the wing. Played as much there as centre in his career and would allow Fonua to continue at centre.

If Fonua does go onto the wing, the centre position is very open. With 5 young players going for 2 positions.

I'd keep Fonau at centre looked a lot more of a threat there

Shaul
Talanoa
Griffin
Fonua
Michaels
Kelly
Sneyd
Taylor
Houghton
Watts
Ellis
Manu
Carlos

Green
Bowden
Mini
Washbrook

The last bench spot could be anyone though between Washbrook/Hadley/Connor/Thompson.

Carlos has all the attributes to make a decent 13 imo. I know he's never played there( I believe ) but his defence last year stood out and we get that extra pivot that we need.

I think when Abdull is ready, he needs to be our pivot at 13. This would be a good way of getting the team used to playing this way. We have enough power in the Front Row, Second Row and in the back line, that we can afford to have another pivot at 13, freeing up Shaul to be the support player he is exceptional at

Arguably waste of a quota spot.

I was thinking the same thing as i cant see Radford sitting Tuimavave out very often.

Surely Radders will opt for a prop at 13 otherwise Carlos would have to get through a shed load more defensive work than he's used to doing? I like the thought of having a ball player at 13 but those days seem to a thing of the past

I'd be amazed if Carlos plays at 13, not Radfords style.

Hopefull with Kelly at 6, it will give the team have better balance and help Shaul and Sneyd

It is to be brutally honest. 110%er no doubt. But a more Xfactor player with that quota spot would really complete us as a team imo