Personally I'm more confident of CJ doing a job in the halves than hooley at fb with the added bonus of keeping myler where he plays best.

Not in the squad at all.

Olpherts was not named in the 21 for Sunday, I wonder if Smith may start at 6 and we make changes from there but who knows.

I'm a Johnson fan, and I know he's played in the halves for us before, but to be honest I've never thought he played well there. I hope he does great if he gets the nod tomorrow, but just not seen it from him yet.

I’d normally agree that it’s a waste having a back on the bench, especially when we’ve got second rowers like Martin and McDonnel who could do a reasonable job covering centre if needed.
This week though we’re missing 2 halfbacks in Austin and Sinfield so if we lose another during the game then Myler comes into contention as halfback cover. Good to have a specialist FB to cover Myler if necessary.

In that case Roberts would be the more versatile option.

Regardless of who does play in the spine we won't have the edge there, and even if Austin were fit we'd probably struggle to match them. Our pack looks, and should be, stronger than theirs so the recipe for success is to start fast and play tough in what looks like being wet conditions.

Anyone know if you can buy tickets on the gate at Salford?

Off topic but Leeming hasn't had a game for Titans for weeks, injured or just not good enough?

I expect it will be Roberts into centre.
Martin to back row.
Smith at 6.
Johnson on the bench.

I'm OK with that. Keep giving Corey 20-30 mins in his normal position so he can develop properly.
But it does mean 2 things.
1 - Smith realises that Handley is not a FB
2 - Hooley has no future at the club

Either on gate or ticket office in mainstand. I’m going over and not got a ticket yet

Myler at Fullback, Johnson and Sezar in Half’s confirmed.

sensible. smiths obviously learnt his lessons which is good to see.
only thing I disagree with is Robert's taking a bench spot

I don’t like the winger on the bench option, but keeping Handley out of fullback more than makes up for it.

Seems like the best call all things considered. Hooley really needs to move back to the championship

With FC winning, KR maybe having a couple of HIA and ban absentees next week theres an opportunity here for us if we want to take it.

And Kenny-Dowall should be suspended

Yeah thats the one i meant. Missed opportunity if we dont get the 2pts first this week though.

Good start.

Hooley scored (for Batley)

Sounds like a few poor last tackle options creeping in again

Classic leeds

Back to the same old rubbish here

Jekyll and Hyde performance rearing it's head again. I'll discipline and ball control killing us. Unfortunately weve just not left enough margin for error with these results. We could be 6 pts off after this second half collapse.

Our own worst enemy.