I must say it was a tough call...Nash more size than Snitch...hopefully he will put it to better use this weekend than last

Am I the only one who thinks after his year out with injury, Johnny Walker isn't 100% fit yet? His performances and general lack of minutes on the pitch suggest he isn't completely ready to be back yet. Having said that, if he is as fit as possible, then I do find his lack of an inclusion a bit shocking.

I'd go with that, it could also be he is not convincing when asked if he is ready.

I would rather have him back later but confident and for good than chuck him in.

suppose the point is we dont know.

Accept he might not be fully fit given he had a long time out but he needs game time to get his fitness back. Millington is in the same boat but he's been named in the 19 for Friday - wouldn't it be better to give him a few games in the 20's to get his fitness back also.

Bottom line is Walker played the 1st 2 games and whilst he didn't look outstanding (probably cos he's not match fit having missed most of the off-season) he was as good as Nash and Massey. In the long run he will be a lot better than them and the sooner we can get him back to full fitness the better.

Every coach seems to have a 'blind spot' regarding certain players - eg. Matterson re. Blanche & Mason - just hope Walker isn't Millward/Donlans....

Can't really criticise Donlan for not changing things in Basil's absence to be honest. We have a few performances to base our decisions on, the coaching team have every day practically since November last year.

We will have to see how this shakes up when Basil is back and settled.

Webb
BJB
Watkins
Hardaker
Hall
McGuire
Burrow
Peacock
McShane
Leuluai
Ablett
Delaney
Sinfield

Griffin
Moore
Clarkson
Hood

Our likely team.

how on earth kirk dixon earns a living as a rugby player is beyond me. not even could be classed as a Jamie Foster show pony type also on the field for kicking.

I'll assume that's the first time you've ever seen him play then, he's one of the best finishers in the league when he's played in his proper position (wing) and doesn't look as lost defensively.

ha ha best in league



er......no mate i have seen him play a number of times and felt the same every time. we can all put the ball down a yard out mate he is worse than Youngquest and he is gash.

One of the best =/= the best, you really aren't too bright are you?



Some of the tries he scores are unbelievable, and I'm not one of his biggest fans either.

Is rangi still looking for that 20 year olds dummy?

Dixon is one of our most improved and consistent players.

As for this thread, Walker has got to be in next week.

Owen
Dixon
Grehan
Griffin
Youngquest
Chase
Orr
Emmitt
Hudson
Millington
Ferres
Holmes
Jones

Clark
Mitchell
Walker
Massey