No, I was going along with the 'six actual people using multiple aliases' theory.

No irony at all I'm afraid

Despite reading these forums for years, I've never posted anything prior to this week - I figured there was already enough gibberish on here without me adding to it, but this week's "Bailey is the most evil man on the planet and must be put to death immediately" madness finally drew me out from under my stone

I would claim that I wouldn't be stupid enough to criticise others for something I do myself, but then that doesn't appear to have stopped others....

P.S Where did AP go?????

Moved to Australia last autumn where he now specialises in tourism for Brits that just cant get enough of the place.

He also throws in a pair of gloves for those who like it "posh"

So it's the big 1 next week.
I think it was great to see Ali back as he always cause's saints problem's and hopefully bailey will be back next week aswell can't wait!!

Any news on Buderus?

Our likely team to play Leeds on Sunday :
1) Wellens
2) Gardner
3) Gidley
11) Gilmour
5) Meli
6) Pryce
7) Long
10) Graham
9) Cunningham
15) Hargreaves
17) Clough
12) Wilkin
13) Flannery



Cayless
14) Roby
16) Puletua
23) Fa'asavalu
Should be a cracking game.

So is long definately fit then??

Doubtful, that would be the ideal team. If not Wheeler at 6 and Super Leon at 7 like against Wakey.

Didn't he get a knock at wakey??
Should be good to see Ali and puletua on the same pitch!!

Saints look very strong in the forwards, especially if Cayless can get anything like. If Long plays as well then I think Saints may just be in the next round come Monday.

He did, but I don't think it was serious.

In Roby, Puletua and Maurie we have 3 great impact players on the bench and if Long plays, those two factors should see us edge into the next round.

Oh right.
Bring it on then can't wait

I'm inclined to agree tbh.

Obviously being at Headingley makes it hard work but Saints have the stronger 17 for me. It'll be hard but we have the side to do it.

There is a different story in the RL press about our injuries than has previously been relayed by Potter. According to the RL press, we will be without Wellens for 3 to 4 weeks and without Wheeler, Cunningham, Pryce and Armstrong for the Leeds game. Long and Roby look to be coming back, which in Long's case is the opposite to what Potter said last week. Potter also said last week that they are 'nursing' Wellens until after the 'busy Easter period' when he is due to have a knee operation.

So, frankly, I haven't a clue who will be on the pitch on Sunday. We may end up fielding a reserves/academy side as preparation for our future years of success.

We'd have to be on top form to beat that lot.

Without Smith and Buderus guess we will be:

Brent Webb
Scott Donald
Ashley Gibson
Keith Senior
Ryan Hall
Danny McGuire
Rob Burrow
Kylie Leuluai
Matt Diskin
Jamie Peacock
Jamie Jones-Buchanan
Carl Ablett
Kevin Sinfield

Ian Kirke
Ali Lauitiiti
Ryan Bailey
Luke Burgess

It's looking as though Wellens is out.

And possibly Lomax if his 'knock' to his ankle was bad enough.

assuming both sides are at full strength i have tipped saints by 4. i just feel we haven't really played as a team, wigan game excepted,as yet. saints have a big pack but it's in the backs they have the edge for me. hope i'm wrong mind

I think you do yourselves a disservice here.

The backs for Leeds are stronger for me whereas the strength for Saints is the forwards. If all the squad were fit, then I think Saints are stronger. However the reality is that Cayless is nothing like fit, Fa'asavalu isn't fully fit, Hargreaves I am yet to be convinced and Saints obviously have question marks over Wellens, Pryce, Long, Lomax, Wheeler etc. In Puletua though, we have a player who will make a massive difference for us in tight games.

It will be a hell of a battle this weekend, can't wait.

Mate i wish the above was turning out but apparently the saints physio is working overtime this week on a number of players!! We'll be lucky if we see any of these!

Wellens (knee)
Pryce (groin)
Cunningham (bicep)
Cayless (shoulder)
Wheeler (ankle)
Long (Leg)
Roby (ribs and arm)

Most of those are only minor knocks and should play on Sunday.

B0llocks I Bet The Majority If Not All Play...

If this the case (above) then I don't think Saints will have mush of a chance TBH.
Long AND Pryce out - both first and second choice hookers and first choice full back

A majority of the first choice 'Spine' out I'd expect Leeds to walk it.

This being said I seriously doubt that all of the above players will be watching the game from the stands.