Didnt Dykes say he was fit to play in the cup final but had some kind of falling out on route?

That was my understanding of it.

It has to be Turner or Tansey with Horne because, IMO, Washbrook has just proved too many times that he isn't good enough as a halfback. Infact, apart from our 2nd or 3rd choice LF, I don't quite know what he is ??

For me, he must be struggling to get another contract for 2011 and I can't honestly say that I would be too bothered.

I'd personally like to see Tansey in the halves, Whiting to FB and Turner in the centres.

to be honest washy has been poor the last couple of weeks at halfback with turner taking on the line and looking dangerous

He had a hand in most of our tries v Leeds and was defensively very strong.

He did "okay" on Sunday as he always does but, IMO, we need more if we are going to beat Leeds. He is starting to suffer from the utility player tag and IMO we have two better than him in Whiting and Turner.

What happened to Tansey being considered our 2nd choice SH anyway ?? I've heard Agar saying that a number of times pre-season, including at the fans forum, and yet he seems reluctant to put him there ?

Tansey is doing very well at Full Back especially in attack so I see no reason to change that. Washy or Turner alongside Horne they both have good and bad points IMO.

I think Long will get jabbed up and play. Dont think you will see him again till the next round though should you progress.

On Sundays evidence we dont need to risk him if he's not right. We played at about 50% and can beat Leeds without Long if we step our game up.

I've been disappointed with Turner in the halves. Too soon for him imo. (looks more like a 13 too)

I'd like to see Washy partner Horne if Long is out.

To be fair to Turner he has never claimed to be half back, his preferred position being centre.

Washy will never cut it as a SL half back, although I though he did OK against both Wire and Leeds and his versatility may come in useful.

Turner grew up playing 6 or 13 and said he sees himself long term as a 6.

I'm sure I read somewhere after he signed for us that he said he saw himself as a centre. Haven't got the time or inclination to search for it though.

He said he was happy to play centre in the short term while he develops into a 6. It was in the HDM.

Ok I'll take your word for it.

Hutchie seems to be the expert on finding old HDM links. I'm sure he'll pop up with it at some point.

No longy and Horney plays under medication

Did you watch the Leeds game? Washy offered much more than Turner in both attack and defence.

I've been impressed with Washy since he came back in. Especially after the stick he took for his performance (or lack of) at Celtic.

Prozac? Viagra? Mogadon?

He did Dave, he played 6 for under 20s Great Britain, played alongside the boy wonder from Saints (Kyle), Turner was tipped for bigger things than Kyle, not sure about that though



Unless he has a spurt,

I have not totally ruled him out as a 6, and unlike most I am actually impressed with his defence, need to see a lot more in offence though. Early days me thinks, I am still convinced he will be a fantastic prospect.

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No deffo stand off.

twas Stand off correcto!!

On merit, Washbrook should play before Turner. My worry is and it's a huge worry, that whenever Horne and Washy play together in the halves we create very little.

Why not go for it and play whiting at 6?