I also think we need to persist with Connor at 6, as I think that's where the plan to play him next season, give him the next few games to see how he goes, got to give players a few games to find their form.

If that is true then sorry but he gets no other deal with the club, we want players that want to play for the club no matter where they are asked to play.

Absolutely. Get rid.



Signed as a hooker and that looks the best position for him.



If he’s not happy with that then goodbye and sign a proper hooker.

This is a crazy situation. Lots of us have been saying why hasn't Lovodua been playing hooker and the reason he hasn't could be because he doesn't want to play there!!



What does that say about his attitude. I wonder if that could be why his contract extension has not been announced. If we haven't re-signed him get a specialist hooker in who wants to play there.

Id play Smith as hooker off the bench this weekend, see how he goes, but use him properly bring him on after 20 minutes and take Houghton off, particularly in the heat.

To be honest Dave if Houghton plays I just can not see BH spelling him as that just seems to be an alien concept its as though its written in stone he plays for 80.

I don't get the fascination with Lovodua. Played well first few games, but everyone can see he isn't much of a half, and he definitely isn't a 2nd rower.

Maybe explains why there has been no news of a contract extension other than a reference to who Hoy would be playing alongside.



Not just him obviously but Lovodua has been very disappointing of late.

Worrying that we could be going into next season with the hooker role still not sorted



We look as though we’re going down the versatile / non specialist route for the pivots.

He's probably fed up with being moved around. Maybe nows the time to give him the number 9 shirt

Agree with that. Think the selections for the final games should be done with one eye on next season.

to be fair to lovodua,hes never had a settled position and is now playing in a team thats in total disarray.his form eill suffer,i still think we are lacking a genuine hard man pack leader.a lot of these south sea islander forewards are good but dont seem to have either leadership qualities or are very good when the going gets tough.

He's miles better than Houghton



Houghton only attacks when there's no one in front of him aka Friday ( and let's be honest if Darryl Clark didn't do it he wouldn't of even thought of it )

Most would agree with that.



What some are saying though is that he doesn’t want to play hooker





That creates a further problem for us?

Oh I’d definitely start planning for next season now and pick a team for the remainder of this season to reflect that.



Even if we do scrape in the 6, however unlikely that is looking, we aren’t going to win the grand final or even get close.



Not sure BH will have the bravery to do that though?

Wouldnt mind Peats ... he had a stormer for Toulouse at Magic Weekend..

A smart hooker like Peats is just what we need.



Hooker will continue to be an Achilles heel until it’s addressed properly

Impossible to say, as no one including you has seen him play a number of games there.

Free agent, of course, as Leeds are not offering him another deal.

As expected Sao (grade D) and Wynne suspended.



Hope Satae and Mau are back.

Alvaro banned for Toulouse

So three to five matches then.



Potentially misses Toulouse, Huddersfield, Saints, Wakefield and Salford.

Doesn't sound like Jake Connor will feature on Friday

Wynne out 1 match ban

Sao lengthy ban...

Dwyer is a headless chicken and can't pass. No ta