An opening should always be found if a player is excelling in the reserves consistently.

The only one I could think of on this occasion if people think Flanagan is good enough (I wouldn't be able to judge as I don't go to reserve games) is at 13 as going off reports of the games that would seem to be a position he could be suited to.

Competition in the backrow is so fierce that some players inevitably will be moved on, big decisions for the club to decide which.

O'Loughlin and Hock are certs to stay long-term. After that we know Bailey will probably go this year but then you have Hansen, Tomkins, Farrell, Mossop and Flanagan. Interesting.

I feel sorry for Flanagan.

He's been playing pretty well in the reserves as of late but the positions he plays are those that we're not struggling for in the first team.

Personally, I think Flanagan is better at 13 and would like to see him be given the opportunity at some point this season.

Aye, i though he was playing the game on friday like a 13.

With Hansen out why not give him a go off the bench as a 12/13?

Who of my great mates would you drop out of Saturday's lineup?

J Tomkins or Bailey would be my personal choice.

Have numbers (especially in the back row) is all positive, it creates competition for places forcing players to play better and offers options when players are injured.

From the lot

-Lockers
-Hock
-Tomkins
-Hansen
-Mossop
-Farrell
-Flanny

We will find out who we want as our starters and as our back ups. Over this and next season each player should be given a good run to prove it's them who's worth the spot.

For me, currently 2 of the names are penned in, Hock and Lockers. When you wanna play Hock off the bench for impact or Lockers at 12 or 13 it doesn't matter, they are the first 2 picks.

There's no point in Bailey being around next season, his cap and quota can be better used, we have lots of players fighting it out for a spot in the back row anyway.

So who's next? I've made m thoughts clear on Hansen, he's had a good run and now it's time to try the others out.

Tomkins is looking good. Either at 12 or 13.

How about..

a back 3 of...

Tomkins ????????? (Farrell/Mossop/Flanny)
Lockers
with.......
Hock off the bench for impact with either (Farrell/Mossop/Flanny) for cover.