2. Scott Donald
3. Lee Smith
4. Keith Senior
5. Ryan Hall
6. Danny McGuire
7. Rob Burrow
8. Kylie Leuluai
10. Jamie Peacock
11. Jamie Jones-Buchanan
12. Ali Lauitiiti
13. Kevin Sinfield
14. Matt Diskin
16. Ryan Bailey
17. Ian Kirke
18. Carl Ablett
19. Luke Burgess
20. Ashley Gibson
23. Kallum Watkins
26. Paul McShane

That's a strong lineup, hopefully that's strong enough to see off Wire.

Can't see the RFL allowing us to play with that many players, but who knows



Seriously, same as last week? Give them a chance to "prove" themselves after a defeat.

I sort of agree with you, but really think it is time that Gibson is given some game time.

I was dismayed last week that he was only a substitute for the academy. How is he supposed to get back to the level he was.

I'm guessing he was only a substitute as he was in the 1st team squad, so the decision to play him was a late one. I can understand why they did that, but I do agree he could do with some game time.

Personally I would rather see Gibson thrown in this weekend than the two games after it.

If it fails this weekend, it fails. But he really needs the game time. And I dont think Watkins defence at this stage is up to what I think Warrington will throw at us this week.

Its one of those games where he can be risked in, and IMO Keith Senior could do with a rest after last weekend.

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He has played 30 minutes this season and has stats of:

7 carries
53 meters
7.6 m/carry
1 tackle bust
1 offload

Now that was his 1st 30 minutes of the season after having as good as 2 seasons out. If that is offering little going forward then i'd like to see what he can do with game time under his belt.

Morley is already going to be looking for Bailey so we will need someone ready for some Forward action

Agreed



And do what with Sinfield? no point getting Gibson acustomed to a roll he's got no chance of playing.



With all respect I think the medical staff are more than qualified to make that descision.




Peacock should have had a word from the coach this week about his temper, another card this week and I wouldn't have a problem with him being dropped (if he wasn't banned anyway)

Wouldn't play Ablett at centre again, it was the solid option last week but now we need to look forward and give Watkins a long run.

That was against the weakest side in the comp in their first game and 50 minutes in - please put the stats into perspective

It was against Wakefield not Celtic. You're on fire this afternoon.

www.therhinos.co.uk/news/906.php burrow cleared to play

www.therhinos.co.uk/news/906.php burrow cleared to play

I'd still prefer Senior, but in either case, if both were to play on their preferred sides, Gleeson would be facing Senior. Perhaps that's the way to go?

You should know Eccleshill rhino won't let facts get in the way when putting one of our players down

Fair point - still facts deserve to be put in the correct context would you not agree?

I am not putting Gibson down - I am suggesting a different position more in line with his current physical state - Ashley has considerable skills what he lacks is raw pace - sadly centres in the modern game have to have a turn of pace.

Asking for trouble if he plays he needs more time off - surely

Until he is fully match fit how can we assess his pace????
IIRC he didn't look too slow putting in a covering tackle after an atkins break!!
It's all well and good trying him in a new position but LF isn't one of them when we have sinfield and lets not forget ablett plays there aswell.
So he'd still be way down the pecking order at 13.

I agree if he's not 100% but surely we should trust the medical staff.

Does anyone think that Bluey will handle Watkins and Gibson like he did with Smith and Hall. Both were dropped after good performamnces last year, and it allowed both to get game time and not get too complacent. I think it could be a good idea. I don't really mind which plays, but would prefer it not to be Ablett, he needs to be played in position.

If the medical staff (who have the final say on this type of injury) say otherwise, what reason is there to doubt them. I've had a few sport-related concussions myself, only once has it left any residual effects after a few days. In that instance it had caused a "cerebral contusion" (bruised brain to you and me) but it isn't hard for a doctor to spot that, and the player would know about it as well!

Wire: Johnson, Gleeson, King, Briers, Monaghan, Morley, Clarke, Rauhihi, L. Anderson, V. Anderson, Higham, Wood, Pickersgill, Cooper, Riley, Mitchell, Hicks, Harrison, Bridge.