'New' Hooker : Sun Aug 23, 2015 3:23 pm
I know this is pretty left field but what do people think of Clarkson as a shout for hooker?He is contracted to us and has turned Widnes down. Given he obviously doesn't want to go down the league, and I don't see another top 6 team likely to offer him a deal it looks like he will be coming back to us.
His defence has always been very good but has struggled to emulate the attacking play of a jjb or ablett at 2nd row. McD seems to favour the strong hooker who can double as an extra forward when Burrow comes on rather than the skilful ball playing hooker (see you later McShane).
He knows the club and the ethos, can't be on big money and wouldn't stifle Robbie Wards progression in the longer term.
Not sure if I'm talking myself into something silly though.