I can think of a few times he could have out his body on the line more to prevent tries. Dropped one against Salford and one against Hull KR. Hasn't been tested that much to be fair and I think Wigan will have plans to target him. I would if I was Wigan. Hope he comes out on top though. Can't deny his attack play, just worry about his defence which in my opinion is a fair comment because he hasn't been tested much and his inexperience.

Widnes, then went on to score a couple of blinders.

That's the thing, can't deny his attack ability. I don't know if I'm been over critical as we but a couple of KR's tries he could have done better in terms of defensive positioning and putting body on the line. He deserves his chance but wouldn't be overly surprised if experience was put at FB.

Horne's made howlers at fullback also , We'd also be swapping a fit player with one who hasn't played for months.

I can see Horne being on the bench as a utility player

Only have room for one utility and that's Lord Whiting.
As I say if and its a massive IF all fit then Horne 19th man with the 18th man in the east.

We need three forwards and one utility man on the bench with the way Gentle plays his game, the utility man will be Heramia. Can't see him risking a forward for Horne. I think Shaul should get his chance, you can't risk Horne after three months on the sidelines, it would be suicide, I would rather play Whiting there if he thought Shaul wasn't up to the task.

We need three forwards and one utility man on the bench with the way Gentle plays his game, the utility man will be Heramia. Can't see him risking a forward for Horne. I think Shaul should get his chance, you can't risk Horne after three months on the sidelines, it would be suicide, I would rather play Whiting there if he thought Shaul wasn't up to the task.

Do you think Ben Crooks could be a shock inclusion ??????

Very much doubt it, we'll find out soon though!!

Think I would wet my pants.

Being picky, that was along the deck, and tbf looked like nerves on his first involvement.

Have you tried tena ladies.

I think it's fair to say that he hasn't been tested fully, but not that his defence has been average. I think he's handled most things put his way pretty well. Don't remember a drop Friday, remind me please (not doubting you, genuinely can't remember)?

I have, they don't quite have enough capacity.

Not being picky just pointing out what I believe the previous poster was referring too that you couldn't remember.

Not Knocking the kid either and showed great character in the way he reacted after that mistake.

Rovers' 3 tries came from an Arundel rush and non-existent tackling in the middle letting props charge at the sticks from close range. I think it's a bit harsh to expect any fullback to come out on top there, no matter who they are it's a bonus if they stop a try from that with poor tackling like was on show from our defensive line IMO.

Having a fitness test today apparently.

Like i have said for the last couple of days - expect Ben Crooks to be in with a great shout. Was in at 7am today doing jumping and wrestling before joining in with the team run and then a decision to be made but he is very confident

Sorry, I meant I was being picky that that wasn't a high ball, wasn't having a go. I know that was a fumble, and I would concede that he has hesitated a few times with a bobbling ball, but when jehull said he'd dropped high balls twice the only one I can remember him dropping/missing was against Rovers.

I would have played Horne at FB if he had had even one comeback game but I don't think we can throw him in after nearly 3 months out.

Shaul has done enough to deserve a place IMO. He has looked reasonably safe in defence and also adds to our attacking options when we are missing Crooks and possibly Lineham.

Exactly how I see it. If Horne had played against Salford I'd be all for him to play at Wembley.

If Horne's fit he plays for me,is still the best support player at the club,links into line well from full back and has the versatility to move into the halfs (as a runner to take the line on) if we need too.

I believe most would agree