southernsaint7 wrote:
I'd imagine now wilkin is a half and Flanagan is injured one of the big lads will always be used as a loose forward and I think it unfair to load more games than required onto Thompson
He could be spelled with Greenwood, when needed. Also Clough was missed off that list of props. Also Walker.
Walmsley and TP are our most effective props going forwards. I would keep LMS to Loose Forward, it seemed to stop him messing about in the tackle. Don't know why that would have an effect, either that or someone has had a word in his ear about the penalty rate.
But I digress.
With Laffranchi, Manu, Sia at 2nd row
TP, Walmsley, Clough and one of Walker, Thompson or Greenwood.
LMS playing at loose.
Then there is certainly enough in numbers to keep us going both with a starting pack and on the bench.
I would not be so quick as to retire Perry though, he could well still be injured. Lets not forget he had an injury that could have ended him, playing wise. But I do agree, if he can only do 10 mins, that's not enough. He needs to be able to do at least 40 mins and be effective in those minutes to warrant a place in the side.
When you look at the pack for next year, it's still a strong pack but obviously with TP, Perry gone then we need 2 more props to keep or increase our pack strength.
If Laffranchi stays it should be 2nd row only, if he goes then I would argue we don't need another 2nd rower. With Manu, Sia, Wilkin and Flanagan + the likes of greenwood et al to play backrow.
