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Posted March 21, 2026 19:52 · last edited March 21, 2026 20:00

Bullion wrote:
 brookem wrote:I don't care how it is done. I am just happy for the win! Okay it is maybe just going over my head. But why was Hughes angry? That head knock was nasty. From what it looked he wasn't happy getting subbed (when at the bench) but like why? Surely he'd know it wasn't safe to continue. I get frustrations like in the moment but still 

Also do wonder. Why isn't Carlo playing? I get different coaches have different preferences ect but like was on bench but didn't play last week. Only came on to replace Hughes this week
I don't think Carlo is starting as he doesn't fit the profile of player Greenie wants as one of the 10s. Greenie has prioritised players with their stronger foot opposite to the side they start on, so Carlo would be up against Ramy/Kartum (and I think  Kartum has looked tidy when coming on). 
Plus he's gone to the back four with Edwards fit again and stronger defensively than Carlo. (With the bonus that the mixed performing James goes to the bench, with Hughes and the - long contracted  - Tuiloma as the CB pairing).

LBS looks a better sub for the sort of sub role Carlo might play. Khatum better if you want to sub one of the two 10s.

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mjp2 edited March 21, 2026 20:00
Bullion wrote:
brookem wrote:I don't care how it is done. I am just happy for the win! Okay it is maybe just going over my head. But why was Hughes angry? That head knock was nasty. From what it looked he wasn't happy getting subbed (when at the bench) but like why? Surely he'd know it wasn't safe to continue. I get frustrations like in the moment but still 

Also do wonder. Why isn't Carlo playing? I get different coaches have different preferences ect but like was on bench but didn't play last week. Only came on to replace Hughes this week
I don't think Carlo is starting as he doesn't fit the profile of player Greenie wants as one of the 10s. Greenie has prioritised players with their stronger foot opposite to the side they start on, so Carlo would be up against Ramy/Kartum (and I think  Kartum has looked tidy when coming on). 
Plus he's gone to the back four with Edwards fit again and stronger defensively than Carlo. (With the bonus that the mixed performing James goes to the bench with Hughes and the - long contracted  - Tuiloma as the CB pairing).

LBS looks a better sub for the sort of sub role Carlo might play. Khatum better if you want to sub one of the two 10s.