I think Washy gets picked, not just for utility value but because of his work rate, his tidyness with the ball, his reading of the game and his excellent defence. He is a good player and is worth just as much as a back rower as he is an emergency centre or half back.



Hadley's time will come. I think he could be an excellent player in a few years.

I don't know. I'll leave it upto Mr Radford rather than waste my time speculating.

why bother posting then

... I reckon people have been thinking that for a long time.

pritchard and washbrook will deffo be on the bench with, I expect, Green, who got the nod in the semi and has been strong in recent games. I also think bowden played himself in with his performance on Thursday whereas thompson was pretty poor IMO. hadley is unlucky to miss out but when you have mini, ellis, manu and pritchard in front of you it's fairly inevitible you'll spend a lot of time sat in the stands. He's coming along really well though IMO and is a similar type of player to ellis (albeit some way off quality wise) for me and will be a good player for us in the next 2 or 3 years

I'd have,

Bowden

Green

Pritchard and,

Washbrook, who for me, has been Mr. Reliable this season for us. Definitely should be in the 17.

Wonder if Radford is considering a bench spot for Abdull?

Hadley has been really good in recent weeks, but it makes the bench a bit back row heavy if he plays, that said Ellis could do a stint at prop (he plays in the middle anyway).



Personally I would go Green, Pritchard, Washbrook and Bowden.

no

cant see it myself, think as others have said the bench will be frank green Bowden washy, Hadley the loose cannon who could gain a spot,

You'll have to toss a coin between Bowden and Hadley. Both have played themselves into contention over the year, not just the last 4.



The pack has chosen itself. Watts Mint Taylor, Ellis and Mini, Sika at 13 Big Frank HAS to play, no doubting that.



I did hear a whisper that Watts may be subject to a fitness test, but then Josh will get that place.



Green also unlucky but what a fantastic squad when they are all playing well. Radders' supply of paracetamol needs topping up before the team run.

Manu at 13, why?