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[chipandchase]

SMH have just quoted Michael Hodgson as saying that Reynolds is in ...

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/reynold-to-step-in-for-hodkinson-20110531-1fdr1.html

Trent Hodkinson's likely suspension has opened the door for Josh Reynolds to step into the halfback role for Canterbury against Manly on Saturday.

Hodkinson, who was charged with grade two dangerous contact for a nasty incident involving Gold Coast back Steve Michaels, will miss two weeks with an early plea or three with an unsuccessful defence after landing on Michaels' head with his shoulder.

And 22-year-old Reynolds, who made his impressive NRL debut for the Bulldogs in their round 11 clash against Canberra when he was named at hooker in place of NSW Origin representative Michael Ennis, will be Hodkinson's replacement.

"Young Joshy Reynolds will come in for him (Hodkinson)," Bulldogs veteran Michael Hodgson said after training on Tuesday.

"I think he showed two weeks ago against Canberra that he's made for this sort of thing, he played hooker and stood in for Mick Ennis and now he'll stand in the halfback.

"So he's a very versatile, talented kid and he's very confident without being arrogant.

"He's got a really good head on his shoulders and I'm really looking forward to playing with him."

Hodgson will reach a milestone in the match of the round against Manly, taking to the field for his 200th NRL game, while teammate Corey Payne will be celebrating his 100th.

great news, if he plays well he might keep the spot and force Hodkinson to come back through reggies

 

[terrylamb4lyfe]

great news, if he plays well he might keep the spot and force Hodkinson to come back through reggies

Unless we beat the absolute pants off the next 2 sides and he pulls a thurston like performance out of his arse it wont happen.

I reckon his best chance at a permanent FG spot will be either off the bench or dislodging keating from 5/8.

Nice to dream though.

 

[Bob dog]

Expecting Josh Reynolds to direct a first grade squad is a big ask, Keating should get first crack at half then worry about 5/8.

 

[ByRd]

Well he cant do any worse then what Hodkinson has been doing so he will be fine. Also, why change around a number of positions when you can simply have a straight swap.

 

[Sull]

Yeah no change in halves needed. When Reynolds plays halfback in reserves he sits on the right side of the field also, just like Hodkinson. He'll be ready

 

[Karat]

Expecting Josh Reynolds to direct a first grade squad is a big ask, Keating should get first crack at half then worry about 5/8.

Keating is not a half back (parra tried that experiment and it failed), and should never put the number 7 jersey on again...much like Roberts

Josh killed the roosters in the trials while playing halfback, so I would like to see him get first shot.....

 

[Darbas]

We saw a glimpse of Josh at halfback at the end against Canberra and managed to score both tries during that time. Looking forward to seeing how he goes in a full game.

 

[Bob dog]

We saw a glimpse of Josh at halfback at the end against Canberra and managed to score both tries during that time. Looking forward to seeing how he goes in a full game.

Maybe he has a bit of talent, hopefully a surprize packet, seems confident for a rookie.