and it would have been if they were Rugby Union players....

Still, it was very heartwarming (no pun intended) to witness the welcome Purtell received - from both sets of fans. I can't have been the only one with tears in my eyes! Great to see that the RL community comes together to support their own, and club loyalties do not get in the way of more important things.

If Blythe, Purtell & Lulia fit for next week
What's the selection?

I'd drop/rest Kear tbh. His defence is very suspect, and Purtell is taller than most wingers, which we could use to our advantage.

Can agree, he was at fault for their try flew out of the line with no chance of getting the ball. He is quick though

If Platt is fit would you play him at full back and move Kearney to stand off?

I think Kear has played well, particularly against Hudds and in the 1st half at Widnes. Works really hard making the yards from dummy half and is quick off the floor to speed up the PTB. One of the big improves from last year so far in my eyes.