You're being bloody thick.

But that is not quite true is it. I watched that game and for the first part Leeds were matching quite comfortably, but none of the players selected for this week were pushing themselves at all.

Macintosh, Carvill, and Stott had excellent games for the academy last week, regardless of the final score or their team mates around them. Two of those play half back by the way, and the other a forward.

Like I said earlier, knowing a first team spot was there for the taking for this week, I would have expected more players to have proved something in that game to take the spot. The players selected did not, so I can only presume they were complacent enough to believe they had the spot anyway.

Being.

Me, Bite, Never


He can only pick who he thinks will do the best job in the first team for that position from what's available, who else is "on form" that he did not pick?

I think what's more important is that those lads chosen make the most of their first team opportunity.

It's a no-brainer for everyone, including Gotcha.

However, in that specific regard he starts from an advantageous position.

Is Burgess injured and if so what's the injury?

I'd go with:

FB Lee Smith
W Scott Donald
C Brett Delaney
C Keith Senior
W Tom Bush
SO Brent Webb
SH Paul McShane
P Kylie Leuluai
H Danny Buderus
P Ian Kirke
SR Carl Ablett
SR Jones-Buchanan
LF Chris Clarkson

Subs
Matt Diskin
Jamie Peacock
Greg Eastwood
Luke Ambler

Pitts and Amor to drop out.

It will be interesting too see how the half backs combine whoever they are.
As it was only kicking that decided who won last week against wakey lets not hope its the same this week, I still still believe we half more than enough to beat an up and down Quins side.

Not sure it would be a good idea playing JP in that team!!

Ankle injury 5 mins after he came on in the bulls game!

Yea bit of a brain fart there I would have Pitts in instead of JP, dont know what i was quite thinking there!!

Delaney can kick goals as well.

Wading through concrete as much as he does must play havoc with the ankles.

I think he's actually improved this aspect of his game this season, but understand that once a player gets a label, its hard for him to shake off, regardless of actual performance

Well remembered. I forgot about that.

The leaded boots won't help either.

Nor will having loads of fans on his back

Luke Burgess will be playing in the England international tomorrow.

Nooo, that's not how it works.

The only way to deal with young players is to endlessly ridicule any defect in their game.

Course, when you're an established player you can get away uncriticised for repeatedly making the same mistake, but less experienced players don't get that luxury.

I think thats the second time youve mentioned/hinted it. What gives you that impression

Probably some media report or other that mentions Luke instead of Sam.

A sad exercise in pedantry.

No no, definately Luke.

He's going on about the Australian Rugby Union Scrum half playing against England tomorrow, called Luke Burgess!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed. You spoilt my money making scam though

No JJB tomorrow according to Leuluai's interview on the website. In McClennan's interview he says McShane is. So, I wonder if Buderus/McShane will be used as a scrum half and Ablett in the back row (rather than stand off).