I think our squad needs freshening up for this weekend’s game. Two massively draining home wins against the Pies and Cods must have taken a lot out of the tank. I hope DP brings Dorn and Wheeldon back into the starting line-up and what chance of Ashley Gibson or Lee Gilmour making their first appearances?

Salford are looking a bit desperate now with the Electrician breathing fire at them. Will Rangi make his come back ?

anyone noticed that we play Salford on Sunday and then play London on the Thursday 4 days later whereas London play on the Friday getting an extra 2 days rest? that will even things up a bit for London i think.

Hence we need to freshen up.

I said before Sunday I'd take 2/3 wins.... I still stand by this point considering it's like an early easter coming up. Luckily we have 10 days rest after that.

I'd freshen up for salford and give 3/4 "first starts" to Fleming, Gibson, Wheeldon and possibly Ellis.

Huby and Lynch are crying out for a breather - I'd be going hell bent at the Lodnon game, but I trust Mr Powell's decisions whatever happens

I think we need as strong a squad as possible for the London game to try and boost our points tally!!!!

If we win both games by 1 point I will be more than happy. Another 4 league points hopefully to add to the 10 in the bag already.

Sunday will be a test following two physically draining encounters over the past two weeks and it will be a test of our squad strength. For me Webster in for Channing, who has been a revelation at centre but needs a rest, Wheeldon in for Lynch, who looked tired very early v Hull and Dorn in for Tansey, even if he doesn't get a ban.

Sneyd was limping badly again and might be struggling, don't know how far away Boyle is but he might get a run off the bench and then there's Fleming as well. What a change it makes to be thinking that we are in a position to possibly rest players this early in a season.

I have no doubt that Rangi has been saving himself for a return in this match.
Although he will have only had 1 game with his new team mates so they may not be up to speed with his off-the-cuff plays that seem to confuse everyone including himself sometimes.

Agreed we need to rest a few for this one and I'd look at putting a strong squad out for London as others have said to get some points racked up.

IMO we either need to get Gilmour on or get rid, he is becoming a big waste of money that could be used elsewhere

Rangi has only played 20 minutes so far this year. It will be like him making his debut all over again, he's obviously a major positive for us though assuming he plays.

I would be surprised if Powell makes any serious changes, there won't be many better chances to play Salford this year so I would imagine he'll go all out. I wouldn't even consider resting players until the London game, where you could play your U19's and still walk away with the 2 points.

I'm looking forward to Sunday, we don't get many of these Sunday afternoon games and I imagine Cas bring at least 1,000 noisey fans over.

Prediction; Cas by 8.

Think we will bring more John. Not many will go to London, so I expect a solid 1500.

I thought it was Friday night ?

No mate its Sunday at 3pm

Can only see one winner in this one. I've liked what I've seen of Cas this year, you look a much better side without Rangi Chase. Threats all over the park and what I like most is the way as soon as there's a sniff of a break or a chance the whole team come alive. It's the difference between a chance and 6 points and it's been the difference in the 3 games of yours I've seen. Makes you a really exciting team to watch.

You could play London the day after when they'd had a month off and still thrash them. Men against boys.

I'm expecting a really tough game this weekend at Salford - Rangi or no Rangi. A win will have to be fought for like the Hull FC game and it could be a scrappy encounter.

I think it could be a very dangerous time to play Salford. This new team have under performed and not clicked so far but I feel it could change very soon. The owner expressed his disappointment publicly after Friday’s game and it seems his comments have stirred some emotion amongst Noble and the players. I heard they’ve all been on early starts and putting in extra work this week. Expect a real battle from the word 'go' on Sunday.

Is Sneyd eligible to play against his parent club? And is he fit?

Yes, yes.

Salford are due a big performance very soon else Lord Voldemort's wrath will be felt.... Joking aside Salford will have this game targeted - a win against an undefeated team will do a world of good for their confidence.

Impossible to call IMO cause Chase and Smith could be brilliant or awful together - though to be honest I'd be more worried about Chase and Fages at 6/7 than Chase and Smith

Giants fan here. I come in peace.
Just came to say how much I enjoy seeing a team nobody really gave a chance playing well and with such great team spirit this season. Love to see fighting for a top 6 position. Maybe a top 4! I hope it long continues this season and in the future. We're YORKSHIRE!

fine by me Ant, you can get a job here if you carry on

I'd discuss that with you happily but actually have to get back to work now

Interesting fixture this one. Nobby is going to be under some pressure now to get things going at Salford and despite your excellent start to the season this will be one he circled when the fixtures came out as will have Dr Evil.
Play as you have and the game will be there to be won in the second half, but like i had a sneaky feeling for you against Wigan, ive got a sneaky feeling for them this week.
Will it be the curse of Rangis return or Powell putting his individual memory to rest with another sterling team effort?
There's only one way to find out....FIGHT!!!!!

I hope we can get the win just to stop all the press banging on about Rangi all the time. It's getting predictable and boring now

He must have got over his "off-field" problems. He is back on Sunday for the Devils.

what's handicaps

Salford getting 2pts start so the bookies can barely split em. Have to say I think that's a fair call and if we win by 2 I'd be more than happy!

no handicap with william hill