2. Ben Jones-Bishop
20. Tom Briscoe
3. Kallum Watkins
4. Joel Moon
5. Ryan Hall
13. Kevin Sinfield (C)
21. Liam Sutcliffe
8. Kylie Leuluai
29. Robbie Ward
16. Ryan Bailey
18. Chris Clarkson
15. Brett Delaney
14. Stevie Ward

17. Ian Kirke
23. Brad Singleton
26. Elliott Minchella
29. Rob Mulhern

With Hardaker, McGuire, Burrow, Aiton, Peacock, Jones-Buchanan, Ablett & Achurch all out I really can't see us getting much from this.

settle for a draw =S but it will be our usual hammering

Singleton should definitely get the start with Peacock facing a ban.

I believe it would be the first time he has faced one of the contenders as a starter without JP there. We all know about the moans about Kirke and Bailey not stepping up.....let's see what the young one can do.

Seen as he went well I would imagine Walters would stay in the 17.

1. Bishop
2. Briscoe
3. Watkins
4. Moon
5. Hall
6. Sinfield
7. Sutcliffe
8. Kylie
9. Ward
10. Singleton
11. Delaney
12. Ward
13. Bailey

Subs
Clarkson, kirke, mulhern, Walters/ england/ minichella

Bjb
Hall
Moon
Watkins
Briscoe
Sutcliffe
Sinfield
Kylie
R.Ward
Singleton
Delaney
Clarkson
S.Ward

Mulhern
Bailey
Walters
Mnchella.

Personally I think Walters and Minchella are too similar in size and strength. We need something more for one player. Shame we can not recall Foster, only one out there on loan who looks like having a future.

I hate the thought of having Kirke in, but if he isn't going to trust another big lad from the academy, then I would rather see Kirke in and Minchella take Walters spot from last week.

Other than that I would go with rhinoms suggestion.

Stevie Ward at 13 would be lovely to see. Shame we haven't seen more of it.

BJB

Briscoe
Watkins
Sutcliffe
Hall

Moon
Sinfield

Singleton
R.Ward
Leuluai
Delaney
Clarkson
S.Ward

Kirke
Bailey
Walters/Minchella/England/Mulhern

If any of the bench kids outperform Kirke or Clarkson then they leapfrog them for the next games.

I'd go for Walters in the centres alongside Watkins. He can't be any worse than Ward or Sutcliffe in that position.

Given the shortage of back rowers and Peacock's absence, expect to see a prop at loose forward to add some extra size from the start (either Singleton or Bailey probably)

Singleton really needs to start kicking on and dominating some collisions. Runs hard and you can't fault his effort, but you never see him scattering defenders or winning quick play the balls. He's not alone in that regard either.

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I would expect Peacock and Hardaker to be missing so the 17 picks itself. Surprised Peacock is arguing the case really.

Why shouldn't he?. He has a long record in the game without receiving a single ban in that time. One indiscretion that was clearly provoked, and the criteria put in front of him is one game or two. Quite right to argue his point.

quite right.JP is not the kind of player that goes swinging without good reason and it was quite clear to everyone why he reacted as he did.the referee gave both players 10 minutes and that was the right decision and the situation was ended pretty much there and then.I can certainly see why he feels a ban is harsh.

JP is clear to play, Fined £300. I don't know to do a link but's on the RFL's Twitter feed.


Just need Zak to get off with a fine and every thing's sorted

God the meltdown on Hudds board with comparisons between Peacock and Wardle will be funny to see.

Part of me hopes Hardaker does get a ban just so I don't have to read the faux nauseating OTT 'genuine' outrage by those who are disgusted by offensive gay insults.....but who I bet have never once said boo to a goose when they've heard a fan in the crowd shout "get up you big poof" at an opposition player, which pretty much occurs at every single game.

I'm personally glad he's playing. Should make more of an entertaining game. I love watching him play too. I can see why some of our fans would be annoyed but the disciplinary system is how it is. We just have to forget the past and get on with it. I do think a few of our boys will be trying to wind him up, but I'm sure your boys will be doing the same to Brough. I'm expecting fireworks. Hope it's a good Yorkshire battle.

Well with those disciplinary issues settled I'll go for

BJB
Briscoe
Watkins
Moon
Hall
Sinfield
McGuire
Singleton
R.Ward
Peacock
Clarkson
S.Ward
Delaney

Bailey
Leuluai
Sutcliffe
Walters

Want to try Leuluai off the bench, and not for the usual "he needs resting/less minutes" or even that Singleton needs starts. But because we lack impact from our subs so it would be interesting to see a currently in-form Leuluai come on around the 25-30 mins mark fresh.

Reckon what we will see though differing from what I've put above in the forwards/bench is...

Leuluai
R.Ward
Peacock
Delaney
S.Ward
Bailey/Singleton

Bailey/Singleton
Kirke
Clarkson
Sutcliffe

Leeds better have that backline wrapped in cotton wool at training this week.

One injury away from Stevie Ward in the centres again...

I'm betting on:

2. Ben Jones-Bishop
20. Tom Briscoe
3. Kallum Watkins
4. Joel Moon
5. Ryan Hall
13. Kevin Sinfield
6. Danny McGuire
8. Kylie Leuluai
29. Robbie Ward
10. Jamie Peacock
18. Chris Clarkson
15. Brett Delaney
16. Ryan Bailey

14. Stevie Ward
17. Ian Kirke
21. Liam Sutcliffe
23. Brad Singleton

Pointless playing Kirke, but he will play.

I'd like swap Ward starting loose and Bails for bench. Him and Singleton can offer a bit of beef from bench.

I feel we need to try and go round this hudds. team tomorrow to get anything from this game.we have the strike in our three quarters to do it from anywhere so get it wide early,if we try and grind it out I see only one outcome.

I hope Ward (R) is given the opportunity to play his natural game. He looked a lot better towards the end of the Leigh game when he was allowed to scoot around a bit more. If we get the ball to Moon and Watkins quickly, then the game will be in our favour. If we carry on our current trend of karting the ball up the middle, then we could be in for a long night!

@Giantsrl: Leeds XIII: Jones-Bishop, T Briscoe, Watkins, Moon, Hall, Sutcliffe, Sinfield, Leuluai, Ward, Peacock, Ward, Delaney, Bailey

@Giantsrl: Leeds subs: Kirke, Clarkson, Briscoe, Walters

a good effort and could have nicked it at the death.

Not a great deal to complain about with so many front line players missing thought we stood up well.Sinfields kicking game was awful though, really shocking for a player of his standing and ability.

It was in the first half with his aerial kicks especially the out on full ones, had some good grubbers though (R.Ward had a good one also).

Oh to have had Hardaker at FB.