OK so Horse in his presser says Hayward has had an operation and is done for the year. Buddy still "two weeks" away. Ollie due back this week. He also implied that Naismith coming back was a possibility. Surely a slim one.

Thought Ronke went OK. Melican, Stoddart and McLean all struggled. Don't think they can persist with McLean as the #1 ruckman.

The Giants have 3 tall forwards and may well play 2 ruckman against us as they did against Port. I think the best option would be to keep McLean in the side but play him as a fwd/ruck and play McCartin back.

OUT: Stoddart, Melican
IN: Florent, Knoll / Naismith