We have barely noticed the absence of Vella which is an incredible testament to how our props have done.
We knew what we would get from Fozz but he has without doubt surpasses expectations.

Also Makka is giving priceless impact and Rhys Lovegrove is like a totally new player.

Good innit



If we have our full pack to choose from and Cookie back for the derby, we should see a cracking game. FC fans go on about their pack being better than ours, but we cam mix it with the best when it comes to muscle, what we do have on them is pace in the pack.

I think we'll be a much better team when he comes back, I think the SRs have put in overtime and as you say Foz has been imense.

Prop wise we are sorted this year, fully fit i would go with vella and fozzy to start and macca and lovegrove on the bench, lovegrove has been outstanding for me. just look at the props we have waiting, mills, watts, wheeldon, netherton.... pretty good in that department i`d say!

The props are doing a great job whichever plays, i think its down to the simple fact if they dont perform they wont play the next game.Fozzard has been very good and even managed not to that numpty Rob parker

Macca was very good today made very good yards and looked fitter and stronger than ever, netherton did a sound solid job when on the field but think he will be the one to make way once Vellas fit.Then we've got Rhys lovegrove who has really shocked me how good he has turned out to be, he's got a great engine and his workrate is phenomenal and if he keeps it up a new contract will be on the table very soon.We also have Wheeldon,Mills and Watts who i believe will be a great player for years to come

That's cos they are deluded and believe the trype spouted by their CE.

Vella = 10 Aus caps
Fozzard = GB international, SL dream team, Multiple SL titles, CC's & League Leaders Shields.
Newton = NRL and Minor Premier winner
Galea = NRL, Minor Premier winner, West Tigers all-time top appearance holder.
Lovegrove = One of the form front-rowers of SL at the mo.
Aizue = PNG international, attracted interest from at least one NRL club of late


etc. etc.

When all's said and done Cusack, Dowes, Radford & Tickle are a bunch of plodders. Thackray is a great impact prop and Manu can be effect as long as he doesn't play against Galea or he tends to get shown up

He got ready for it didn't he.




You could tell he just wanted to lay him out. Suppose he did well not to though.

He did i just had visions of him dropping him, even after the game had finished Nick was still giving him grief

Lets hope our captain is fit for the derby and gives Justin another selection problem. Definitle start with him and Fozzard with Macca and Lovegrove from the bench.

A hypothetical question now...

You're losing by 40+ points, playing poorly and being totally dominated man for man all over the park. Here's my question, why on earth would you think winding Nick Fozzard up is a good idea?! Just to make your afternoon even worse? It makes no sense to me!

Dowes - One of the form props in Sl at the mo (well if you're having bloody Lovegrove)


Cusack - 4 NRL GF's
Berrigan - Aus/Queensland - Done it all
King - GB International/CC winner
Thackray - GB International/CC Winner
Manu - Tongan International
Radford - Won every honour in the game

We can all list sh&t.

Paul we will do our talking on the pitch!!! For the first 5 games our pack was immense.....What we do have is 80 minute players..

Fozzard (past his best) Lovegrove (not in the same league as tickle or radders)

And you're basing that statement on... what, exactly? Fozzard is still top class and Lovegrove has been a revelation in the front row.

Is that the same Radders you were all slagging off last year, by the way?

I would never slag off Lee Radford. I think everyone would agree that we haev the better front row of Dowes, berrigan & cusack...on current form. Fozzard has never been top class, he was a good player in his hay day for saints...

Anyone slagging off Lovegrove, has obviously not seen him play this year




Fozzard may be past his best, still would get a place in most 17's in the league.

Your fans were slagging him off on here only a few weeks ago.

It wasnt long ago you wanted rid of him!!! Or do i recall...Lovejoy!!

Lets see who has the last laugh after Easter!!!

Can recall lots of fan questioning the fact that he was playing prop, including me.

Proved everyone wrong, top of the meters gained stats for our squad, despite having played a game less.

I wouldnt get carried away in the last three games you have played the 3 worst teams in SL, losing to one of them, like Hull fans you are getting caught up in the moment.

Both teams are about on par and wont challenge for honours this season, both teams are missing a top class Halfback and a couple of top forwards to challenge the top two.

I'm sure that most Rover's supporters are more than happy with our half backs. I must admit; I'd like another big rough a**ed prop in the squad.

Don't think anyones daft enough to get carried away, the loss at Wire was a good reality check.

Just encouraging to see how well our props are performing without the services of one of the best props in SL. Last year we really struggled without Vella, this year it hasn't been the case.

And there's no way Wire are one of the 3 worst teams in SL

They are so far, just look at their results, they are lucky to have 4 points.

If i was a Rovers fan I would be very happy with dobson, but he is missing a partner, a Horne or Pryce type player would be great.

Ianson isnt good enough and him and Cooke dont work, too simalar

Only difference is ours is coming back on Friday.

Not as well as you