Bored of talking about money.

Big game, the start of a big month that could be crucial for this season and the future. All 5 winnable games.

Hopefully no bans, bit worried about Connor, shouldn't get a ban, but who knows.

Reynolds back, for me I'd start him on the bench. Carlos and Evans, not sure

Connor
Swift
Griffin
Carlos/Mitch
Mcintosh
Lovodua
Gale
Sao
Houghton
Satae
Mau
Savelio
Fash

Brown
Evans/Bowden
Reynolds
Lane

Connor got a caution.

Good news, seems sensible, looks like the disciplinary in acting a bit more sensible about the crazy few rounds.

That'll do, a timely boost that given predictions of a ban.

If Reynolds is fit think I'd go

Connor
Swift
Griffin
Carlos
McIntosh
Reynolds
Gale
Sao
Houghton
Satae
Mau
Savelio
Lovodua


Fash
Brown
Evans
Lane

Start with Houghton at 9 with Lovodua at 13 then bring Lane on at 13 bring Hougton off fro a rest and Lovodua moves to 9.

Though if Reynolds is fit reckon we'll most likely see Johnstone on the bench at the expense of Brown which when he doesn't spell Houghton just seems pointless especially when up against a big powerful team like Huddersfield.

My thoughts are well known on Johnstone, but if those 3 are ba k he shouldn't be anywhere near the 17.

Brown offers 10 tines more than him.

Be happy is that's the team, very attacking, but strong pack and a decent bench.

Mitch very unlucky to miss out.

Agree that Mitch would be unlucky to miss out but with Carlos & McIntosh both fit then no brainer they both play ahead of him.

As for Johnstone I agree that he shouldn't be anywhere the 17 if most are fit, Lovodua is too good to not be on the full 80 and feel we could really benefit from him operating at LF then moving to 9 to give Houghton a break. I'd like to see the forwards take the game to Huddersfield and up the number of carries significantly to dominate the middle and give us real go forward and platform for the likes of Connor, Gale, Reynolds & Lovodua.

I would keep the right edge as it is with Lovodua at 6 and Mitch at right centre.He kept Leutele quiet the last time and he is a top centre.
Doubt Hodgson will as he is too loyal to some senior players but bringing players straight back into the first team after several weeks out due to injury is always a risk as we saw with Gale who was clearly rusty.

got to be 4 forwards on the bench, can't carry a non playing player again, especially now players are coming back

Gonna go against the grain here. Based on last few matches I would but Johnstone in front of lane. He's done ok and can cover hooker loose forward and stand off. Just my opinion

I would have Reynolds starting at stand off. We need him and Gale to get some game time together. Lovodua to loose forward.

I can't see one area of Johnstones game that is better than Lane, do you either remember JJ making or break or a really good run in SL?

I can the point of having a player of utility value on the bench, but that's no good if the player is terrible in all 3 positions.

Lane offers so much more

IMO JJ out performed lane last couple of matches. Suppose it all comes down to opinions

Whatever team he picks I fancy us to win

Very harsh to call him terrible. He's clearly not that bad, but that's RLFans for you.

I can see your point re cover for Houghton but even when Johnstone is in the team the coach is still playing Houghton for 80 mins and i thought he would have looked at last season when burning Houghton out flogging him without suitable interchange.
I understand having two nines with pace on the field at the same time can be an advantage but Houghton and Johnstone are similar and offer no attacking running threat from acting half
Parcell at HKR is the ideal nine and was outstanding against Warrington using his pace to great effect and the sooner we can get Lovodua settled at nine the better we will be.
The problem is he is also showing he is the best 6 we have on current form

https://www.totalrl.com/hodgsons-finger ... tuimavave/

https://www.totalrl.com/hodgsons-finger ... tuimavave/

Agree. They are the first choice half backs so let Reynolds and Gale have a run of games (injury permitting) to develop a partnership. Reynolds has been disappointing but this would be a good opportunity to prove himself.

I'd start Lovodua at Hooker and have Houghton on the bench. Some of his better performances over the last 2 years have been from there.

Not only has Lovodua been a quality acquisition his versatility means some established players aren't or at least shouldn't be guaranteed a place.

It's a rare luxury to have a team in form with options in key positions.

Assume we can pay on the gate - does anyone know?

£20 adult on the day

IMO he is, certainly when he has the ball in hand.

As mentioned do you remember him doing anything of note with the ball except the kick at Leeds, a break, a good run, a great pass? I don't what he offers, IMO waste of cap money.

Criminal that we released Litten then a month later signed Johnstone.

On a side note any news on Scotty return?

Taylor, talk was him targeting Catalans at home?

Cameron, early June at the very earliest.

Round 10 for Taylor.

I'd definitely put Lovodua in at 9 for Houghton who's been abit scratchy with ball in hand.

Put Reynolds in who loves drawing defenders in and then releasing Connor it's our main weapon.

With Lovodua at 9, the spine has 1 more creative ball handler and alot more creativity.