Whilst on the subject what team do you think we will put out against Warrington?


Walker
Tindall Sutcliffe Hall L Briscoe
Broadbent McLelland
Cuthbertson O’Connor Mustapha
Ferres Thompson
Harrison

Edwards Walters McConnell Whiteley

Now moved to Tuesday. Be interesting to see if that effects selection decisions.

Id still use the Acadamy & squad fillers.

Yeah can't see it having too much impact on the team we put out- a HIA still rules someone out of the final and i'd guess it's unlikely any knocks will be recovered from in the extra time.

This game may not be the write off some would think. Warrington are also likely to rest quite a few give their turnaround is even shorter.

I was just thinking that the younger lads could be the key to this SL season for us. If they can jag a win or two against the odds it could make all the difference between finishing in that top 4.

Richard agar basically confirms that they’ll rest the majority of tonight’s team.

I hope Holroyd gets retained for the final - good to see him get some minutes in tonight, think they were having a good look at him.

who misses out ? walker myler. lui , cuthbo , cam smith , donno , dwyer

Irrelevant as will be banned due to Clarke's rant at HT

On another note, I think it’s past time Clarke was retired in all honesty - there are plenty of other candidates for commentary.

Wasn't it the other week when the Sky "experts" were baying for a Leeds player to be banned and nothing came of it from the disciplinary.

This game becomes more important with that Warrington loss. A win would push us further ahead in the top four, as well as Wigan playing Catalan. It’s going to be tough and we can hope the young lads get the win.

Personally think would be bad decision to effectieoy throw this game by fielding the kids. Could make or break top 4... Warrington there for the taking after 2 losses too.
Grand final should be the priority, and no disrespect to Salford, but we should beat them after 3 day rest...
Don't forget we've not played much rugby this year.....

The whole thing needs revamping. The only thing worth keeping is Brian Carney.

Given Salford have very little depth in their squad surely they will have to play a near full strength side so we are not at a disadvantage if we do the same?

Warrington will probably rotate a few as well, I think.

We are a chance for the SL title this year; but the bird in the hand is the Challenge Cup. Don't take Salford too lightly. They can't beat us if we play to our best, but they can cause all sorts of problems if we're off.

I agree with the club on this one, I wouldn't play anyone in the Warrington game who will feature against Salford, unless we're still assessing some form or fitness on a couple. The young lads deserve their chance to play as well, I would keep them together pretty much as a side and see what they can do.

This is a marathon and I'd be keeping all players as fresh as possible, letting niggles rest up and using the very strong squad we have.

All good points - I think with Catalans mostly playing at home the top 4 could be an hill to far given the format of the league

Kids and squad players v Wire.

Absolute no brainer.

It would be a weaker playoffs without us in it in my opinion. For me we are a top 4 side this year and deserve to be in the playoffs. We’re playing well enough to give anyone a run for their money in SL.

Will we all play equal games by time it finishes? I see we have 2 games in hand on the top two and on purely a normal points basis, if we were to win those we would have gone level with the top 2.

We cant risk anything a few days before a major cup final. A trophy this year would be a big boost to the club and would lift some pressure off this young group who are probably told constantly about what the golden generation achieved. It would also be a confidence booster for Sinfield and Agar and their staff going into next season.

Dont get me wrong i think Salford will be much tougher opposition at Wembley than some think. Watson is a good coach and they will be a tough to beat on the day.

Kids and squad players v Wire, experience will do them good and it will be interesting to see who backs up well following the Catalans game where so many kids did well in difficult circumstances. Coaching staff will learn even more about the youngsters. Some will take a step back on Tues and some will kick on. Its important club sees that.

Really looking forward to seeing how likes of O'Connor, Tindall, Walters and Muizz go to be honest.

Hoping Morgan Gannon gets called into the squad too, kid has put a lot of size on since lockdown. Going to be a big player for the club in a few years, still very young tho.

Some v interesting selections in that squad, see who drops out but clear indication for myler at full back? In many ways it makes sense as he seems to bring more shape and composure at the minute from the back.

Looks like Myler is first choice FB for Wembley but Walker has just come back from more than 6 months out would be very risky to put him in a final after only playing 2 and a half matches plus myler has been very good at full back so would be harsh to drop him.

From our 21 think it'll be.

Walker
Tindall
Evans
A.Sutcliffe
L.Briscoe
Broadbent
Mclelland
Cuthbertson
O' Connor
Ferres
Thompson
Walters
Harrison.

Subs

Mustapha
Hall
Whiteley
McConnell

Leeds played an interesting card with this one, they knew that if Holroyd cops a ban and wasn’t in the 21 man squad, the game wouldn’t be counted against his ban. Let’s hope he only gets a one match ban, or we appeal.