Many centre's go on to play in the second row so I don't think the transition is that great tbh. Also Carl Spacker was right , It was under McRea.

I notice that there are a couple of people on here that said the same about whiting, I honestley think he has all the attributes to make a very good backrow forward, he is strong and has good defence. Their isn't must difference in size to Liam Farrell who doesn't seem too bad does he?

Are centre and 2nd row that different these days? Beaver, tai, whitehead,Nero, Gilmour, senior, Delaney and our own whiting all recently changed or interchanged between. Yeamo runs good lines hard to put down and hits like any forward. An off season specifically with the goal of 2nd row ie specific training n putting a few pounds on and I imagine he'd go well. Generally 1 of the fittest in the team, so not sure how people can say he couldn't manage the work load,and a tough player that opposition players don't like playing against!

Did I say I was right. My opinion, get over it. I just said size doesn't matter to be a second row. People have said he hasn't the size and work rate which is nonsense or do you agree with that? Personally i think it's nonsense.

Spot on Carl Spackler on all counts. The plan to put Yeaman in the pack was under McRea; it was said that he had concentration lapses; and it was Eager's injury that put paid to it. Better memory than me mate.



I still think Yeaman could do a job in the 2nd row, but with Ellis, Whiting, Westerman, Kent Hadlee and all the props who are comfortable in the back row, would we ned to move him? And that's if Tickle actually goes this time.



Another thought, if we are moving anyone from backs to forwards, what about Jason Crookes?

Yeaman would get ran over in the forwards, his tackling is based on power and how hard he hits. Against bigger forwards he wouldn't have that advantage.

Cannot agree with this. Yeaman has smashed forwards plenty of times and hit backs in ways they've never been hit by forward or back. Also I'd imagine if he was to play 2nd he'd pack a few pounds on himself.

Not sure he needs more muscle, the centres that have successfully moved inside have typically been the taller type. I'm not saying he [icouldn't[/i play 2nd row, I just don't think his size and body shape would let him compete in the forwards on a consistent basis.

What everyone seems to be missing is why would we move him? He's an international centre and we have Ellis, Westerman, Whiting, Kent & Hadley for the back row, with even Bowden, Green & Pitts to play 13 if that's how we want to go. I'd rather we signed a proven 2nd rower.

Agree in all respects.

Think this thread is a bit irrelevant as even if Tickle does go, we will have plenty of cover in back row as previous posters have pointed out. If Miller is signed up then just need to sign up Shaul and then concentrate our efforts and cap space in signing a big nasty Peaa type prop then job done, world domination here we come!!

I am sure you can evidence this, somehow?





I wait to see......

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