I'd give Witt a go if he is available. Saying that, im very happy with the Horne/Thorman partnership and dont want to see Thorman moved to FB.

Problem is he does the same job as Horne does so playing him and Horne together would leave us wihout the SH we need and have in Thorman.

In which case could Horne make that move to FB and play Witt and Thorman in the halves?

Could Horne play looseforward? Most stand offs tend to play as locks as well, Sculthorpe, Cooke, Murrell, Sinfield, Bird, to name a few, but I don't think I've ever thought of Horne as a looseman.

Don't jump down my throat is only a question?

I would be really tempted to do this.............

And i prepare to be shot down in flames!!

After spending the close season working on their partnership why would the club want to split them up just as ists starting to develop, if Byrne and Tony are out for the season as some would suggest maybe we need to look for a full back replacement and not a half back

All of them are 13's and not 6's barring Cooke, I don't think any of them would be as good at play SO as they are lock.

Its an option that we see as fans but whether or not Agar/Horne would want him at FB is another matter? I have never heard either of them mention it tbh.

Its an option I guess although he would probably need to put on a little more weight.

Mcrae used to say it a lot that FB would be Horne's perfect position

Like Whiting

Yup, and looking how dangerous Horne is running with ball in hand and coming into the line whenever he wants anywhere on the pitch could be devastating.

Still, im happy with what we have.

But his opinion counts for nothing now. Does Horne even want to play FB? Does Agar want Horne to play FB? These are the important questions and my guess is the answers to both would be no.

he also used to say ...........................


nah i best not

I would of said yes, before he went on the unplanned slimfast plan last year.

Think 6 or 1 are his best bets now

I may be wrong but didnt horne play full back when we beat wigan at home at the boulevard and score 2?? will have been around 2004 maybe??

2nd try came off a cooke half break and passed it inside to horne to score at the scoreboard end?

does not look like he wants to move to england anyway www.nrlnews.com/2009/02/27/micha ... rs-linked/

does not look like he wants to move to england anyway www.nrlnews.com/2009/02/27/micha ... rs-linked/

These reports are more and more worrying me that we have given up on Crocker

And look how successful he's been since he left us...

They need to be in a position to move on a replacement. Nothing wrong with looking around and putting a few feelers out

Quote ="blackandwhitecity"does not look like he wants to move to england anyway www.nrlnews.com/2009/02/27/micha ... rs-linked/'" must have changed him mind from last year, was rejected by his club at the last minute

Quote ="blackandwhitecity"does not look like he wants to move to england anyway www.nrlnews.com/2009/02/27/micha ... rs-linked/'" must have changed him mind from last year, was rejected by his club at the last minute

We didn't play at the Boulevard in 2004


It was 2002, the last time we won at the Boulevard iirc.
Personally, I would hate it if Horne got moved to fullback. If he did, it would only be his running game that would be seen by most. At 6, he gets his hands on the ball a lot, and more of his qualities come to the fore.
If Tony is to go at the end of the season, then it could be a chance for Hall to cement a place in the team, despite the fact I think he is best at centre. The only other English player I would want us to sign for the 1 jersey is Lee Smith and despite whats been rumoured, I can't see that. Due to the teams tactics, fullback is vitally important role in the team and if Tony doesn't stgay, I hope we make a big name signing there, somneone whos major strength is returning the ball and making major yardage

Do we need any more players? On the evidence of the 3 games we've played and with Moa and Lauaki coming in, if Crocker doesnt join do we actually need any more signings?

Im thinking maybe a young utility back for cover and maybe a utility forward for cover too but not sure where we need to strengthen. Do we wait for a star to become available?

With Motu and Byrne rumoured to be finished I would say we need to bring in at least one new player.