No there not. No one is criticising him the way they're criticising Ali. Which is bizarre given their respective acheivements for Leeds, career longevity and dedication to the club.

I've no idea.

You can roll your eyes to your hearts content, it won't stop you talking inconsistent nonsense.

Leeds were not taking chances with players fitness early in the season any more than they did when Peacock played in the Quarter Final, anymore than they will take on Saturday. Now you want them to numb a player's injury to get them out on the field.

1 - Wellens
2 - Gardner
3 - Gidley
4 - Flannery
5 - Meli

Has always been the preferred lineup on the odd occasion when they've all been fit. We also have Lomax and Foster in the squad. Unless Potter is going to make a big call and drop one of those mentioned Lomax could come in and kick I suppose.

We could always put Flannery to the backrow, Meli to centre and one of them on the wing I suppose. Decisions, decisions.

No doubt Flannery will score.

Cunningham is due a try against us also.

So are you saying that Peacock played whilst not fit?

Or that Ali is faking injury?

Or both?

The last time St Helens (or is that Saints RL now, oh dear) had those five available Lomax was selected on the wing and was the designated kicker.

Despite that I agree that they have a decision to make and your above selection wouldn't surprise me.

It is obvious what I am saying - all players are carrying injuries ie strains/ tears etc it is the nature of professional sport - some are able to play through the pain barrier and some will only play when they the pain barrier is at its lowest - you decide which camp Peacock is in and which camp Ali and Brad Clyde are/were in.

Clear as mud


[i"Well said - would we expect an employee to attend work if they were clearly unfit? no - why do some think rugby players are any different?"[/i


[i"Peacock who a week before the Wigan CC game attended a Bramley game with his leg still in pot - his determination to make the Wigan was in direct contrast to Ali who took another 6 weeks to return from a calf strain!!! He played another 30 minutes and he is out again?"[/i

I hope you beat Saints tomorrow as I bet if you don't you'll take it out on us next Friday.

Capacity for the game:

Direct Golf UK (Riverside, West) - 8,279 (both tiers)

Fantastic Media (North) - 5,888

The Pink Link (South) - 4,054

Total: 18,221

Leeds have said to have sold around 11,000.

I'll still think we will get beat, love to be proved wrong but I just can't see a victory from this.

I think Serge's use of the highlighted word gives it away.

A torn calf muscle can, I understand, be worse than a break, 3 to 4 months out.

Leeds double tomorrow.

My ar[size=100s[/sizee is properly tweaking over this one - too close to call IMO

10p, 50p Dustbin lid!

Im with you there, nervous as feck!

I'll be sky plussing it, hope it's a cracker.

Leeds lose Semis when I go so I'm doing my bit and not going.

You can all thank me at Wembley.

You've got it mate.

How do you know Leeds took a chance in the quarter final? Have you suddenly become part of the Leeds medical staff?

Woopidee fooking doo, pardon me for wanting Leeds to take a chance on Eastwood...your point being again?

Glory supporters excuse all the way. Do you label any of the play-off eliminators as semis?

They didn't and that's the point. Peacock was fit to play and it didn't take a miracle as you said it would at the time so you were wrong, 100% wrong. It took a professional club looking after their players and giving them the best medical attention. I don't need to be on the medical staff at Headingley to trust that doesn't involve numbing an injury and risking even greater damage.



If he is ready he would/will be part of the squad available for selection and if he isn't he won't.

Good morning ladies,gentlemen,boys and girls.Just wanted to wish you all the best for today,hope it's a classic and may the best team win.

You too as long as it's us!


Safe journey.