Never started a game there in the NRL, had he done it off the bench?

Skolars won 48-22. Gateshead were big but basic. They kept within 2 scores of Skolars until just before the end when the score blew out. Rob Thomas and Lamont played for Skolars with Lamont in particular having a strong game. Joe, the Worrlord and Martyn Smith also in Skolars team.

Why didn't Dorn play?

yes. He's played there intermittently in parts of other games also.

A widely held belief here in oz is that if you can play half, you can play hooker. Something that for years the UK struggles with the concept of. Remember Glen Air though?

Rubbish for 50 minutes decent for 30