If Foster doesn't play for them, and with Eastmond out, who will kick the goals? Wilkin?

For me Leeds have to play a very tight game, building pressure consistently with a much improved kicking game and much better ball retention. As others have said we need to work harder when defending the middle of the field.

With ball in hand, I'd target Leon Pryce and make him tackle, tackle, tackle to wear him out. He and Roby remain the most potent threat ball in had for Saints. If Meli and Foster / Lomax are paired on the right, we need to kick to that side of the field as I'd be confident of a number of "errors" on their part.

Good to have Kirke back and he will need to run his weight against the Saints forwards to tire them out. I'd also consider playing Leuluai from the bench to let him have a bit more impact against a pack that has lost it's initial edge. Bailey and Peacock to start.

I don't see Leeds running away with it, but Saints could if we don't improve. I expect a close game which isn't decided until the last 15 mins or so. We need to up our game considerably to win, but we have it in us.

Some good points and i would add our marker Defence needs to be GF standard and out Discipline needs to be squeaky clean aswell.
For me we stop Roby and Cunningham we stop Saints.

I'm guessing Foster will play. Talk of Gardner being dropped.

If he doesn't Matt Gidley has a left peg like a 9 iron so he'd probably do it. He wouldn't miss any easy kicks.

Well, Clarkson won't give you lead feet in defence and suspect handling from the bench that is for sure.

Clarkson has earned a place in the 13 with his form IMO.

Don't bring form into it. Pah.

Very impressed with Clarkson.

Tough, good work ethic, good lines of run and feet.

I think Clarky has taken the chance he has been given very well. Nothing flash, he has just made sure he does the simple things right and on form, he deserves to be in the 17 on Saturday.

Sorry, I'll hold fire on my opinion about Clarkson's place in this weeks team until I check out his yard per carry stats then I'll get back to you.

Thanks.

Leave intelligent observation at the door.

One interpretation of marginal is one extra - that is the number of big hits Kylie puts in in most matches - what the opposition expose is his lack of mobility and his propensity for rushing out of the line and completely missing the intended target ie a fresh air - this happens far more regularly than any big hits?

Saints are a side that build momentum down the middle - they are bound to challenge his failties - let's see how many big hits he puts on?

You'll see Kylie have his best game in a Leeds jersey tomorrow. He's had an outstanding season and he has been gearing towards this game for the last 2 months. The hulk will tear it up tomoz.

Some fair points serge although i don't think he's as bad as you make out.
We also know and have witnessed him turn it on in the big games so i'd expect more than one "sit down" challenge during the game.

I'm not saying Clarkson doesn't deserve a place, but I don't think he's the kind of player to have on the bench at this stage. We lack players who can offload the ball and Burgess can do that.

Heard Beastwood could be on the bench tomorrow.

Would certainly be a boost if true.

How are ticket sales?

Our allocation sold out last week, extra allocation for top tier of fantastic media stand has also sold out now. You can still get tickets in any of the saints ends

Also heard Eastwood may feature & also Eastmond for Saints

Defence is the key to this one. If we leak in the points as per the last couple of months then can't see anything other than a saints victory

Saints website 'Cunningham urges fans to get behind the Saints'

Whats Eastwoods injury?

Greg Eastwood suffered similar 'knee ligament injuries' to Buderus - both at the start of July.

Would be nice to have another second row for saturday but not holding my breath.

Agreed. If it's a choice between Clarkson or Burgess then it's Clarkson for me. Burgess' handling in big games worries me.

Wonder if the ol' pain killing injections will be ordered in.
No doubt the club needs him. If possible he owes it to the club and the fans. Matt Adamson springs to mind.

What, a stupid decision putting your own personal glory ahead of the needs of the team?

yes definately,what Adamson did was selfish rather than heroic, massively overated by some of his adoring fans.

Clarkson over Burgess for tomorrow. Biffer has gone backwards this season IMO

Still, as long as you can run down the South Stand side waving your arms at the crowd the sheep will bleat your name the loudest no matter what you do on the field.