Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 12:26 pm  

Large Paws wrote:

I didn’t say that I agree with playing JJ at 7. I merely suggested a possible line of thought from a coach who’s job may be a risk and who appears to have lot more faith in him than The Faithful do

His job isn't at risk, even if we lose this game.

Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 12:31 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

His job isn't at risk, even if we lose this game.

He might not believe you

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Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 12:36 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I've heard Balmforth is on the bench, if so I doubt he will have Jookem on the bench.

Yep, Balmforth on the bench. Hookem playing reserves.

Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:16 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

If true, absolute joke, only we could play two hookers at halfback.

What justification can there be for him playing 7, what skills has he shown to say he can play 7.

If I was Hookem, I'd be fuming to be brought back from Whitehavem to sit in the stands and watch Johnstone play in his position.

Goes against what Hodgson said at the end of last season.

Very short term. thinking and another reason I don't think Hodgson is the coach to take us forward.

Have you ever found Johnstone alone with yours missus at some point

Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:18 pm  

Listening to the pre game press conference it'll be Houghton or JJ in the halves with Lovodua.

Sounds like Hookem hasn't had enough game time (down to his pre season injury) for BH to select him.

Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:30 pm  

Guess Hodgson has sussed there isn’t enough cash to sack him.

Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:39 pm  

Windy winger wrote:

Have you ever found Johnstone alone with yours missus at some point

He probably not very good at that either

He's a average hooker and certainly not a halfback.

Happy for you to tell me what qualities he has to be a top hooker or halfback?

Apart from one kick against Leeds I can't remember a time o thought that was great play by Johnstone.

Rather than trying to funny, maybe offer something to the debate.

Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:51 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

He probably not very good at that either

He's a average hooker and certainly not a halfback.

Happy for you to tell me what qualities he has to be a top hooker or halfback?

Apart from one kick against Leeds I can't remember a time o thought that was great play by Johnstone.

Rather than trying to funny, maybe offer something to the debate.

I agree re his hooking and half back credentials. But, in both the last two games he has played his part in the defensive effort and shown the odd glimpse of attack. Certainly contributed to both wins

Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:09 pm  

If Connor isn't playing like someone on here has alluded to then I can understand why he hasn't gone for hookem at 7 , Johnstone is a safe option ,will certainly tighten up defensively compared to Reynolds and end of the day it's a important 2 points to get and that is all that matters. If Mitch hadn't been called up then I'm sure shaul would have been fullback and hookem could well have started at 7

Re: Toulose next : Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:32 pm  

Where has this Connor not playing rumour come from? Can only assume with JJ/Lovodua halves we're playing with three loose forwards and sending everything through Connor.