Weather is forecast to be decent also.

Notice no Wesley Bruines named. I was half expecting him to feature.
Unless of course he will be lining up the following week at Centre with Wrench on the wing.

Help please. I will be tucked up many miles away on Friday. Is it on any local radio or will I have to pick up Guardian updates?

It’s likely the Guardian will cover it.

I think that they have, so far, only named the starting 13 for the Widnes game. Bruines may well be on the bench.

Not much info on the club website, but I assume it’s pay on the gate for the north stand this time, since it’s not going to be busy?

I’m quite excited at the prospect of seeing what Lindop and Tai can do. With Ratchford and Hayes in the halves and Thewlis at the back, there’s enough of a spine to make for an entertaining attacking game.

Heard that the North Stand is nearly sold-out, and the South Stand is available for Wire fans, if you want to stand.

Ah okay, thanks. I thought I'd read it was North or West only. Happy to stand in the South.

Those fans who have already purchased tickets for the North Stand can exchange them for South Stand tickets if they want to.

Just swopped mine at the Club Shop.

That’s different I’m in South anyways but good to know.

Couldn't make it tonight but looking good for the youngsters!

Max Wood was the stand out player for me.

Really pleased how the kids did.

Really hope some of them are given a decent opportunity in the 1st team in the coming seasons.

How did the revitalised Dudson go?

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Did nearly 30 minutes before being subbed, I’d class his performance as ‘okay’. Thomas, Wood and Raughter were very good though with some impressively fearless drives. Luke Thomas really looks to have stepped up a couple of levels from last year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBEGPAAuqkw Full game with commentary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBEGPAAuqkw Full game with commentary.

Watched a bit of a the second half last night and one thing that did stand out for me was when one of the forwards were taking a carry up the middle they were not on their own. There were plenty of players pushing up in support.
It certainly looked to take a bit of heat from the defence off the ball carrier as they had to cover a little tip on pass if it was on. Resulting in extra metres after contact and a quick PTB.
Noticed a few comments about "playing through the middle" from recent interviews so maybe that is where we are headed.
If that is the case it is good to see a definite stamp on the team. I did struggle to see identify what style of play (apart from the obvious answer) that we had under Powell. Williams, Walker and Dufty might have a field day supporting through the middle of it pays off.

Reading Gleeson's comments after the match it would seem that the decision to go 'up the middle' was somewhat forced upon them due to the late withdrawal of Ratchford, Thewlis Snr and, to a lesser extent, Tai. The young forwards did run hard though, which is encouraging.

40 points conceded at home to Widnes, what a shocker, doesn’t bode well.
But a big shout out to Gil (Giles, Gilbert, William?) Dudson for leading the team and putting himself in contention for first team Captain and Vice Captain roles
Well done

Well if his rugby career doesn't take off, he's got a great name for the adult industry!

It was great to see what can happen when there are plenty of runners on each play. Dwyer was all over it (credit where it's due) and he had so many options in that first half. Something that's been lacking in the first team (for whatever reason - intentional or not).

I presume MRS MOP is just the usual reincarnation of [ithat[/i RLFans troll. This was the first run out for the youngsters (yes I know Dwyer doesn't count) and it was an older Widnes squad of majority first-seamers who had a run out last week.

I'm giving them a pat on the back. That last try was sublime.

The young lads did well generally but understandably struggled when the more experienced & heavier built Widnes players were on the pitch. Plenty of bright sparks for the future though.
Well done !

Great to see so much effort from the young hopes. Bit concerned at how much cover the club has at half-back.

Dudson went ok, put himself about and looks fitter than last year.
I thought the kids (attacking) we're brilliant, some Really aggressive drives forward. I agree that Luke Thomas was impressive, and Wood was looking really good, will be good to see what they can do in the first team if they get the chance