What is happening with the guy, rumours on the terraces say he is not getting on with the coaches, if he doesn't figure in the 17 this week despite being fit there must be some truth in the rumour.

Or the people in the team are simply playing to well too drop...

Reynolds and Woods can`t be dropped on the last two home games that I`ve seen.

Our main goal ultimately is promotion. If Duffy used all the fringe players on Friday, it wouldn't bother me one bit.

When Paul Rowley was coach he played the best possible team he could select every week and ultimately that backfired, as it happens the victim of that circumstance was Ben Reynolds who having barely figured in the team was expected to perform when Riddy or was it Brierley who was injured come the play-offs, that cannot be allowed to happen this season we have a squad of 28 now it should be rotated as often as possible, obviously select the best avaiable for those games that are going to be 'tests' but there are going to be lots of opportunities to play the other guy's.

FWIW, I wouldn't have played Sammut v York, but there should be a place for him this Friday, if not I would definatley say something is amiss in the back-room.

Playing Friday I believe.

Riddy may also be in contention.

They are 3 games in to a season Harry..3 from 3, No need for rotation at present unless forced.

Samut sick for the first game, and recovering from being sick the second after a shortened training week. Fit to play if n ended but better rested to fully recover. This week I discussed about possible rotation but it was supposedly a “test” to use Harry’s terminology, so no issue not rotating for me, as Woods and Reynolds have played great in the first couple of game. The choice to stick with them by JD is now shown to be the correct one.
So far I don’t see how Samut could complain or why JD should be questioned. He has talked about rotation being important several times in interviews so I trust he has it in mind.
3 games in, three wins using the same high performing halfbacks. No conspiracy theory there for me there.

Another no show tonight- anybody know what’s happening?

LCTV said he had a late slight injury so wasn’t risked.

Our 3 loans didn't feature - correct call for them and their clubs

Sammut would have played at Dewsbury, but for picking up a virus. I could be wrong, but I do not think he has been enjoying it as much since.

Are you saying his signing is contentious H?

Depends how you define that and where.

No player of Sammuts ability should be happy sat on the sidelines so i can’t imagine he will be having a great time so far
BUT
Reynolds and Woods have been outstanding so far and deserve to be first choices in the big games. His signing was/is a great one for Leigh, and so is the fact that right now we have two players that are performing well enough to keep him on the side. Reynolds and Woods have far surpassed what I expected or even hoped for. Well done to both of them
It’s now up to Sammut to stake his claim on the training pitch and take his chances when they come along.

I am so happy that i've been proved wrong about Reynolds. That guy has been absolutely immense so far,and if he keeps going at this rate,he'll be a top half back. Well done Ben.

Totally agree VL.

The lad has realised he is most definitely in the last chance saloon, knuckled down, lost a stone, and currently the results are paying dividends.

No-one can argue that Ben Reynolds has taken the responsibility of his vice captaincy very seriously and he is delivering in spades. I always thought he had it and he is now proving it. Credit JD, he can obviously see it too.
We now have a 90% kicker in the squad (Ryan Shaw) - Ben comes up with 100% from the touchline against Batley. All credit to him - all the very best for the season Ben, I for one am backing you to deliver and I have total confidence in you ability.
We can debate endlessly who the regular scrum half will be but already Ben Reynolds is my choice for stand off - all season.

I also had my doubts about Reynolds ability to really drive a team around but so far this season he has looked better than I’ve ever seen him before. It helps to be behind a strong pack but he is running more and putting some great balls outside.
Woods for me is also top notch. Sammut and Riddy have their work cut out.

Possibly Sammut and Ridy are being perfected?

I’ll take Sammut and Ridyard to lead our great pack around the pitch anytime, probably most Coaches would too ! When Addy is off the field our direction seems to wane too !

Remains to be seen how good this team is a win at KR would be an indication

Duffy said Addy was key to his plans onfield.He also said what he wanted from McNally and Ridyard offfield seems ones produced ones not.
Sammutt and the rest should expect the same treatment

Riddy will be announced as a Rochdale player tomorrow

On loan Monty?