Halfback and Hooker Combinations : Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:48 pm
Going into 2023 we seem to have lots of options for hooker and halfback. Must say that I prefer Lilley at dummy half, his passing is decent and he makes yards for fun when he runs at the markers. He's also solid defensively. We've still yet to see George Roby and we of course have Flanagan snr if needed. In the halves I was impressed with the control that Holmes brought to the side. He's straight into the starting line up IMO. I noticed he's wearing No1. Does that mean he might occasionally fill in at fullback for Walker if needed? Think Flanagan Jnr is still some way off 1st team level so that would be good if Holmes can play there too. (Jowitt is also to come back and we know he can cover halfback or fullback).
Lawford looks like he's had a good pre season. He looked sharp yesterday. He may be tiny but he did alright in defence. I expect he'll figure more too.
Patton I think is still suspended but a lot hinges on whether his attitude is right. The ability it there without a doubt. At least now we aren't reliant on him if he goes walkabout again.
