Obviously the 3 injuries on Saturday could have a serious impact on the season; I know its early days but have so far only heard that Calcott has had surgery on his knee but no indication about timescales for a return, although it will presumably be fairly long term. From Finns last comments would sound as though Douglas may be fit for Dewsbury in 3 weeks, would be good to know if either of the other 2 have a chance for then, or if not what if any plans for temporary replacements. Living out in the sticks this forum is often best way of me keeping up to date

Ultimately they’re going to need some new faces even if it means a loan or dr as we don’t have enough fit players to name a 21 man squad.

This is the problem with going with such a skinny squad and we have hit worst case scenario before the season has even started proper. I know its never nice getting long term injuries but to lose our only recognised centre, our best prop, and the best 9 in the competition all in one game is nothing short of a disaster. The hope is that barring Acorn springing one of the biggest sporting surprises ever, that we can get a good ties in the cup which could bring in enough money to make a signing or two.

Aye, before the HHH game, i said the most important thing besides the result was to steer clear of injuries. We get three/four, terrible luck. It would be good for the club to give the supporters some information about these sort of things though, wouldn’t it.

I haven't seen anything on Crooks or O'Brien about their injuries.....

Update in the courier, nothing specific on Calcott, but obviously sounds serious, and wouldn't be surprised to see him out for the season. Says Crooks has "significant" ankle ligament damage, again no timescales- Doro at the Bulls just had similar diagnosis with forecast 8 week recovery. No mention of O'brien- can only hope his injury isn't as serious as feared. Still fairly disastrous and as has been mentioned above a couple of quality long term loan deals needed.

Now confirmed

Calcott out for 9 to 12 months so season.

Crooks broken foot, in boot for 4 weeks and recovery time 9 to10 weeks

O'brien, waiting operation on Bicep and recovery time 12 weeks.

On positive side. Douglas back in contact training tonight, aiming for first league game

Absolute disaster - 3 of our most influential players gone before the season starts, combined with the transfers of Moore and Murray - Finn must wonder what's coming next. Douglas back helps, but definitely need a quality hooker and centre on loan if we're to be competitive. Absolutely lousy luck, in the first sesson we've taken a gamble of running with a really thin squad.

I would not be surprised to see Joufrett and Inman share the hooking role with Keyes and Widdop as halves.

Centres will just be Tibbs and McComb.

As for props that’s anyone’s guess, Rhinos player or another from the loan market somewhere? But Douglas will have to hit the ground running, literally when he’s fit. I do fancy him to be fresh and ready for the battle

FFS!

Apparently we are DR with Leeds but they just sent another player, a hooker, to Bradford for the rest of the season. Working well for us then.....

Worst possible news on all 3 I think, coming out of a cup game and losing 3 first team starters including club captain is terrible.

And to pour salt in the wound, Leeds have just sent a hooker out on a season long loan to bradford

The thought of Tibbs and McComb in the centres scares the hell out of me. Praying for a decent cup draw that gives us the chance to bring a player in.

Lol! To anyone who supports Dual Registration in any way and having 'wonderful partnerships' with other clubs, well this is what it looks like!

Durgan has stated today we are “well stocked with props”.

Maybe Matty Gee to centre?!

That is bad news to pick up 3 long term injuries in one go but thats rugby for you. Hopefully we have some irons in the fire to bring some new players in. I will after increase my squad builder contributions just don't tell my other half.

Some one should ask Durgan as he never heard of quality over quantity. As for Gee to centre for me he would get exposed for pace, we did also give Olly davies a run their in preseason but he would also have the same problem. Someone i would be looking at is Jack smith at Leeds on loan or worst case scenario on Dr and that would be for league games obviously.

Kav at centre over Gee for me,wanted that tried for ages..has pace for a forward and you don’t get exposed for pace if they can’t get past you..

If I was gonna trial anyone in the centre position out of the second rowers , it would be Ben hursey hord , quick agile strong and packs a punch in defence. Aside of that still think we need another centre. Prop wise there was a mention of Jimmy beckett from dewsbury who was their player of the season last year and has potential to be a quality championship prop and obviously has a connection with Liam Finn and Craig huby .

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/leeds-rh ... tch-88587/

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/leeds-rh ... tch-88587/

The only solace is that with Crooks & O'Brien that they will still play the majority of the season. Both looking at 12 weeks so they should be back apx. round 8-10.

The coaching team going to have their work cut out, whilst using all their considerable contacts to get quality replacements

I wouldn’t trust a word that is said on that web site by that “journalist”. Click bait city

Batley are starting Moore and Leak so I'm assuming Moore's playing at loose.

No surprise they lost at Sheffield then...