No. History is against us (only 4 wins out of 16 games in Shudds...last one back in 2003) and didn't see anything last week that made me think we could buck the trend.

Losing our only SL standard centre isn't going to help and Growler won't be 100%. Hope they rest Growler this week as we will get nothing out of this game other than more injuries!

Sorry to sound defeatist but that's the way I feel at the mo.

I must admit to not being hopeful. Maybe we can throw up a surprise!

We only seem to do that when we are favourites and get beat!

I was going to go up, then I wasn't but the weekend has freed up again and have decided that we would get flogged so not worth the £85 return train ticket+entry+beer.

Wonder if Clubby will be back? He was at the game last week (looks like he's lost a bit of weight).

Maybe they should consider getting him back in the centres.

Might be worth a go, he can't be any worse than last week surely? Who else have we got to replace Howell?

thik we will take a pasting but would be happy to be proved wrong

As Bob the Builder said " Yes, we can"

But it would need Growler fit, more grunt (Clubby would help), more flair (Sargy would help) and ....................A SNOW STORM and guess what ..............
It will snow in Hudds on Sunday.
Fingers, (no everything) crossed as we play better in snow as everyone knows!

No.

No Clubb
No Sarginson
No Gower
No Robertson
No Howell

NO HOPE!

Hudderfield -18 is worth a serious investment.

Agree Listy...although I couldn't bet against my team.

Can see the score getting really ugly now...we'll do well to keep within 40 points of the oppo.

Let's hope we can get Growler and Robbo back for the Wakey game...don't think I can take another home defeat!

All you stato`s out there, remind me..........what is the record point score loss suffered in SL?

and what is the biggest defeat we have ever suffered?

Bronco Billy....are you sure you want to go, snow is forecast as well!!!

Our biggest defeat must be 6 - 82 by Wire in 2011 (tho the 0-60 home defeat by Leeds in 2006 deserves an honourable mention!).

Think our worst defeat to Shudds was 14-64 (also in 2006).

To think 2006 was going to be our year!...No wonder the Union mob didn't bother.

Don't go Bronco Billy, it'll only upset you. Save your money and liver for Wakey.

Can't miss this one.
You have to sit through some thrashings, then when the win comes it's all the sweeter.
Gonna take my toboggan in case the snow is too bad so I can still get home.
Must need my head examined!!!

Good attitude, Bronco Billy.

Just hope you're not expecting the win any time soon!

I always expect the win, it's just that it rarely happens.

Never say never. But never.

not a chance unless they get their minds and bodies in gear and show some passion

got -16 earlier in the week

If Gower doesnt play - give Thomas a runout! Ideal opportunity to get him some SL experience. No pressure on him.

I've got £15 on us to win by 11-20 points @ 66/1.

With that sort of attitude and cojones you could obtain the award of Honourary Northener

Whilst Huddersfield had a good win last week, it was against a St Helens squad which has not made huge investment in the playing squad and has gradually declined with the retirement of the likes of Long, Cunningham, Sculthorpe etc. St Helens have a mix of very young players like Gaskell, Jones, Lomax and Makinson plus veterans like Wellens, Perry, Laffranchi, Hohaia and Wilkin with few players in their physical prime. St Helens were overpowered by a younger, stronger side which if it gets a 'roll on' can beat anybody.

However, it is a team which can also lose to everybody. Huddersfield were beaten at home last season by Salford, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Hull Kingston Rovers and Bradford Bulls and on their travels they were beaten by Widnes and smashed out of sight by Castleford Tigers. So they have been beaten by all the bottom half of the table sides except us in the past 12 months.

Can we win? Yes, absolutely - with the right selections.

I'd not be keen to see Channing, O'C and Hurst as size and physicality are critical against the powerful and fast athletes in the Huddersfield backs so I'm more keen to see Colbon, Grady and McMeeken for this one.

If we can play like we did in the seven minute spell against Widnes with a whirlwind of champagne rugby, but for far longer, we could have a chance. Our forwards will have to run as hard as they can too!

Can we score a high number of points? It is possible. Don't forget we won at Catalans a couple of weeks back! Rammo

I liked the look of Wakey yesterday. There defence was ropey but they kept coming. We will have to be sharp and committed next Sunday. Good luck today !

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My hoped for snow has arrived. I do hope the game is on!
Time for heroes this afternoon! Good luck to all who travel have a safe journey!