With the young lads stepping up and coming back with a result from the toughest away game we could possibly get after a challenge cup final, what team would you put out?

I think now is the perfect time to give Chris Hill some well deserved R and R. I'd give Gids and Sandow another week or so off as well. no point rushing them back as far as I', concerned.

Johnson

Russell
T. King
Atkins
Penny

Ratch
Patton

Bailey
Clark
Sims
Currie
Hughes
G. King

Dwyer
Cox
Julien
Wilde



I know Jullien is a centre/2nd row but I've included him as I think bringing G. King off would allow Currie to drop back into the 13 position with Julien filling in at 2nd row. Currie has a good pair of hands and would give us the same type of game the missing Westerman would usually provide. Introducing that kind of game in the 2nd quarter could blow a tiring Widnes pack away.

I think if you asked Chris Hill if he wanted a week off he would turn you down.

I do think that this is probably an important a game to win as any we have played so far this season. Win and we can react to whatever happens at the Hull v Pie game. Hull win then we can rest a few for the game against Wigan in prep for Hull the week after. Wigan win then we go full strength against them the following week and if we win we have the LLS and an opportunity to rest a few up prior the the Semi the week after.

I think if you ask any player they'll turn you down. Everyone want to play every game but it's not up to them is it? If a half Academy side can do the business there's no reason a side with a good handful can't turn Widnes over. A team of fresh legs against team who had a massive game last week and who have very little squad depth.

The backs and halfbacks probably pick themselves effectively. Unofficial word has it that we will be lucky to see Gidley and Sandow playing again this season, with one of them possibly being ready for the semis. The forwards also will probably be similar to Catalan with Dwyer starting and Mrorgan Smith back up. Cox took another head knock in Perpignan so is unlikely to figure. Philbin was a travelling reserves so may be on the bench, together with Wilde and Bailey who for me did a good stint against Les Cats. Julien, why has he been out of favour after such a good start to the season?

Why do you say this Pal? Because TS is quoted in the LE that both will play again his season

I really do hope we give Dodds the benefit of the doubt and give him a year. Hill, Sims, Dodds, Cooper and Bailey. What a mouth watering starting front row and bench that is!

"Why do you say this Pal? Because TS is quoted in the LE that both will play again his season. "

I hope he is proved correct !. It's not what I understand though, I don't always believe what I read in the LE.
Dodds unlikely to play again for Warrington, and Bailey next year? Props could be an issue for next year with the loss of Ben Evans as well.

Gidley back for pies. Sandow back for 1vs4.

Hill, Cooper, Harrison, Sims, Bailey, G King only 4 can play. Not heard anything on Dodds leaving and/or contract extension.

I think this lot would do quite well.

Why can only 4 play? 2 starting and 3 on the bench = 5 out of that lot it would be Bailey and King fighting between themselves for a shirt.

Harrison I'd let go. It's time for him to move on. I'm convinced Dodds will be here next season. That's what I've heard on the grapevine anyway.

Add Daryl & Super Ben into that mix & its like you say mouthwatering

Hill Clark cooper
Currie Hughes
Westerman

Dwyer
Dodds
Sims
Westwood/Bailey

*drools*

I've no doubt george would disagree with this, but i think he's played too much for his age over the last two years, he could do with a season of being an occasional sub.

He's a young lad with a lot of years ahead of him. I'd hate to see him fizzle out to nothing through not being looked after properly. Something I think will definitely happen to Bateman.

Heard from a reliable source that Bailey is definitely going at the end of the season and likely Harrison will also be leaving.

REvans, Clark and Westerman are likely to be back in the squad this week.

The unofficial rumour about Gidley and Sandow is wrong, they will play this season.

Lineham appears to have disappeared off the face of the Earth.

Heard he was last seen orbiting Pluto as a new moon.

I would be surprised to see Bailey moving on when he has done nothing wrong this year. Harrison to Saints was the whisper i heard.

you really don't like cox do you.

'tis what i heard too. Gids fit for Friday, but wont be risked. Sandow back for Semis. Heard Clark might be another couple of weeks, but others seem to think this week. Let the young lads have another crack i say. Widnes will struggle to get up again after that defensive effort last Thursday!!

Interesting few weeks ahead.

That's great news.
From memory you have been right about such things in the past

Would be surprised if Harrison leaves as it is his testimonial next year unless it is a similar situation as Simon Grix.

I've really come to admire george King especially as he's only 21. Don't overplay him for the next couple of years. Top class potential. Can't see us keeping Cox even though he's done well imo given the level of expectation. Hill needs support and cooper / Dodds with sims should provide that with bennie, and Harrison/Bailey plus King.

I've got to agree regarding George King I've been critical at some games perhaps unfairly so in retrospect, given his age and level of exposure over the last couple of seasons. I've warmed to him in recent weeks

Carry on George....titter ye not

This fixture has banana skin written all over it. I hope we keep the focus and intensity.