Warrington v Tigers - R3 SL

Can’t help but think that even with the six front row options we’ve got with his size, work ethic and ball handling skills Westy would be a better prop than any of them.

Hepworth very true

It won’t happen and there are probably many good reasons why not but at least this forum provides a safe space to throw out ideas for discussion without sufffering abuse. The NRL seem far more flexible in trying players in what wouldn’t be regarded as their “normal position” I admit successes are the exception rather than the rule but they do exist, and players like Sam Burgess,Ellery Hanley and our own Kevin Ward show transitioning positions can be successful.

I’m not sure what naming Westy at prop would gain?

As well as trying to organise, feed the outside backs, etc, he already does more than his fair share of driving the ball in centre field, scrummaging down in the front row and tackling everything that comes at him.

Mind you, when we do get Macca back, Westy will probably need a rest so he could play as George Griffin!

Talking about “resting” players, is this the season when players are only allowed to play in a limited nr of matches, or does that start next season?

stuey tbh, I can’t remember if it was a law or an idea.

FlatCapper I think we’d gain a fair bit in our current situation, Mustapha injured I believe,Griffin still out,Watts suspended, Namo according to reports still not quite ready,neither is Hindmarsh. That leaves Lawler,Kibula and Vete. Now that would be a worry.