Any body else got a feeling Grix will go with Houghton and Smith seeing as Cartwright and Myler extended Balmforths contract….part of me hopes he does then they can get rid of him.
The problem is Houghton is still carrying injuries If Houghton insists he is fit then Grix will play him. It should be the Physio who declares him fit not Houghton himself
Houghton now telling the physio what to do.
To be fair Grix is openly said this week that Houghton has more than just rib injuries. I just don’t see why we have to shoe horn him in to the squad. Yes he’s been a great servant but Father Time has caught up not helped by a refusal to play him in 20min spells.
Just hope that Grix now he’s brought Houghton straight in to a starting spot spells him after 20 mins and doesn’t play him for the majority of each half.
I've seen him a few times. He's not the biggest and is still very young. But he is weirdly strong, defends well and runs good lines. I didn't think he'd feature this year but obviously the coaches see something in him.
Just hope that Grix now he’s brought Houghton straight in to a starting spot spells him after 20 mins and doesn’t play him for the majority of each half.
Will be an interesting game that’s for sure.
He’l flog him for 80mins then blame Balmforth for something.