Do you want a couple of telephone numbers?

I've heard hookers can play in a few different positions...

Just as long as we get rid of that bloody liability Golding.

A few years ago yes please, sadly no more.

First thread like this in years that doesn't have the first 10 pages talking about props.



Think we need one more high class back row forward. A let and Delaney in particular, are looking like they need cover. Keinhorst has offered an option but Achurch still doesn't do it for me. A hard running wide forward.

Yep. Starting hooker and a tackle breaking back rower please.

Hooker, half back cover and new Ali.

Can't see anything else but a hooker, and a halfback. With, Delaney, Ablett, Ward, Achurch, JJB, Keinhorst, Cuthbertson Walters, and Cam Smith all in the first team squad, I can't see where we'd fit another second rower in unless we got rid of one or 2 of the current squad, which at the moment I can't see happening.

Herein lies the problem - depth of quality:

Ward - outstanding

Delanney - injury prone and inconsistent probably because he is carrying an injury

Ablett - Having a poor season could easily return to his former self

Achurch - average at best

JJB - If he does return it will be mid summer and what will be left in the tank when he does

Keinhorst - honest player but would get into any other top side

Cuthbertson - he is a prop

Walters - looks a one season wonder

Cam Smith - who knows he has never played open age rugby - looks good when he twice the size of everyone else



Can see Walters, Keinhorst and Achurch leaving without impacting the quality of the offering. We need a high quality back row forward.

I'd tend to agree. My point was that none of those players are likely to leave, and I reckon Cuthbertson will get the 13 shirt next season. So, the chances of us signing anymore back rowers seems unlikely.

Whilst his normal position is prop, is it possible Baldwinson could get game time at 2nd row next season.

It's also worth pointing out that Cam Smith recently returned from Australia with a broken leg, his second major injury in a year.



I agree with the rest of your post also, except, and only if deemed required, I do think there is something about Achurch that could just jump out.