Well here we go again. This time we are opening the New north stand. Playing against a full time professional team with ex Leeds players who will have something to prove. Is this ground hog day. Not looking forward to this one.

A silent welcome to the field would demonstrate that the fans, who pay their wages, are unhappy with their efforts. No booing, just silence. Its all right Hurrell yesterday trying to urge the fans to get behind the team but when are the well paid professionals going to demonstrate that they are earning their salaries. Time for the players to pull their fingers out!

why not play send in the clowns instead of marching on

Well we keep saying we hope to see some sort of reaction from the squad after every bad loss. We've just seen one of our worst ever, so if there was ever going to be some sort of bounceback now is the time. Sadly I expect we're likely to see more of the same dross and cop a beating.

I dont know what to say about any upcoming game anymore .Agar cancelled players day off I would have thought they would be clamoring to come in to put things right

A bounceback win could only happen if the whole squad drew a line in the sand. I just don't see that they have that kind of gumption as a group. More likely we'll compete for a bit, let in some tries and then fold. Cas' focus should be on coming out of the gates flying and trying to blow us away early.

We are so soft in defence and forwards you could see peacocks frustrations at the half time against bulls. We couldn’t control the ruck against the bulls. Prepared for a loss just want to see a change in attitude we need someone in that pack to grow a pair of ball and drag the rest of the team with them. We don’t need to win but we all need to see a change in attitude especially in defence. This squad is poor but defence is about attitude we need to see an improved attitude.
If I was cas a fast start with an early lead could result in heads going down and a big score against us

The silence on the new coach is deafening. A complete lack of respect for the fan base by the club. I am seriously considering giving up my ticket for Thursday and watching at home. I can't do with the nonsenical look at me brigade regarding a poncy new stand, when the only thing I, and I believe the majority of Rhinos fans are interested in is the new coaching strucutre going forward. Stop taking us for fools Hetherington, and give us some respect.

I would agree the statement he released the other day read to me anyway turn up to the new stadium.

Though Cas are crap at the moment their commitment is still admirable. I do think if Cas build up an early lead Leeds' heads will drop. I'm just not sure Cas back line is good enough currently however.

Their back line is surely better than our defence!

It will be whatever the opposite of the irresistible force meets the immovable object is.

They won't need their backline to be good, because our middle is soft

Cas by plenty. We are utterly rudderless at present.

The 19 man squad in full is:

2. Tom Briscoe
3. Kallum Watkins (c)
5. Ash Handley
6. Tui Lolohea
7. Richie Myler
8. Adam Cuthbertson
9. Matt Parcell
10. Brad Singleton
11. Trent Merrin
14. Brad Dwyer
15. Liam Sutcliffe
18. Nathaniel Peteru
19. Mikolaj Oledzki
21. Ashton Golding
22. Cameron Smith
23. Callum McLelland
25. James Donaldson
29. Harry Newman
38. Ava Seumanufagai

Would have liked to have seen Walker back.

For all his shortcomings we do look a better side with Myler in

I think Walker could be 2-4 weeks away yet. I wouldn’t rush him either, or it could be another Hurrell.

I’d be leaving Brisco and Lolohea out of that 19.

I'm really struggling to pick a team out of that lot. There are many players there who shouldn't even be in our back up squad never mind our matchday one.

I can't think of only two to leave out...

Well you have more props than a pantomime in that lot, so you would say at least one of the omitted would be one of the props. Otherwise it is very inbalanced. The other you would guess is Golding or Lolohea, depending which is picked at fullback, or they forget McLelland.

Why aren't Holroyd and Mustapha in the 19? They are the future, both will give 100%, and offer more than the tried and failed usual suspects.

I'm not even bothered who plays where anymore I just wanna see a side with players in that play for the badge on the shirt and put in a respectful performance from the 19 I'd go for.

Golding
Lolohea ( only because Briscoe should be dropped)
Watkins
Newman
Handley
Mclelland
Myler
Seamanufagai
Parcell
Peteru
Smith
Donaldson
Merrin

Subs

Cuthbertson
Singleton
Dwyer
Oldezki

Smith & Oledzki were showing aggression against Bradford but it was mis-directed. Having 2 more youngsters in that could be a problem if it gets physical.

Leeds pack, physical, are you kidding....

Golding / Lolohea
Briscoe Watkins Newman Handley
Myler McLelland
Peteru Dwyer Seumanufagai
Sutcliffe Smith
Merrin

Parcell Oledzki Donaldson Cuthbertson/Singleton

Is Uncle Albert injured, dropped, banned or concussed?
Not sure Singleton is going to add much either.
Jrrhino do you really think Lolohea would be good for a wing spot when he can`t even walk?
I agree Briscoe should be dropped but not for Lolohea on the wing.
What a shambles of a squad that is apart from a handful or so players that is championship quality.