Well obviously we all hope that that's the case because a fit and in-form Amos Roberts is definitely a major threat. I just think that a Challenge Cup quarter final away against Leeds is a pretty tough place to play your first game of rugby in 2 months. I trust Madge's judgement though and he must have seen enough in training to be convinced that he can play on Saturday or I don't think he'd have been in the 19

I'd read this differently to most/

For me rushing Peacock back into the 19 shows there are a few players like JJB & Kirk who are seriously struggling for fitness and Leeds have very little options left but to bring Peacock back into contention.

Could be good for us either way if they play unfit players. Although the buzz of a CC ¼ final will see many through.

I agree i really think amos will start on sat

The main reason why would he waste a back spot to play mind games?

Have to say I agree with this.

Much as I love Amos and the way he has performed this season before his injury, it seems to me that players with such serious injuries need 3 or 4 or even more games under their belts before they are anything like they previously were.

Personally, I wouldnt bring him back for this one.

But In Madge, I trust

Agreed.
Leeds pack could be very weak come Saturday afternoon, and with wet conditions, and are wrestling ability the luck might just be on are side.

Pretty cut and dry if leeds play peacock we run everything at him plus smash him every chance we get

No doubt they will put every kick amos's way

And if they don't then we smash into Kirke's knee at every opportunity possible.

I think bluey has either played a very smart move or showed all his cards.

makes me wonder what young phelps has done wrong,can't even make the squad these days.remember he started as our first choice fullback?

He's been carrying a slight injury according to Madge on the weekly videos.

Sounds like he needed a few weeks to let it recover properly, as I don't think he has been right at all since coming back at Salford from his original injury.

yet phelps himself said in the paper he was fit to play last week if selected

Young Phelps? He's 25.

He was poor against Salford and got ripped to pieces against Sheffield. That's why he isn't getting a look in. He started as our first choice fullback for a game and half of the season.

You really don't like Phelps do you

I think Phelps is a great lad. Wears his heart on his sleeve and has a lot of passion for the side, which is great to see. A very likeable player. However, I try not to let that blind me when passing comments about him.



Madge picks teams based on who is fit and performing. Phelps at the moment has failed both. That's why he isn't in the side.

Tbf i don't think he's as good as some would suggest but I also don't think he's as bad as others would like us to believe as well.

I’m happy with him in the squad as I like the cover he offers but I’d rather see Pryce playing week in week out. That being said I’d still take him over Kev Brown any day of the week quota or not.

I hope Amos plays


But if he isn't 100% fit there's no need to rush him into the team when we have Pat, Golding and Pryce playing well.

I hope they kick everything to Amos if he plays, it will be suicide. He wont be in the squad if he wasnt 100%, we have been holding him back for this imo.

As regards to Phelps.
I was in London at my son's watching Wigan play Leeds on Tv last season.
He asked, "What's this Phelps like?"
I replied, "Well, he can't catch and he can't tackle but he tries hard."
No sooner had the words come out of my mouth, Leeds put up a high bomb which he duly dropped. In the next six tackles a Leeds player ran through him to score.
I remember it so clearly.

Well if they did and he ripped them apart with it they would pick up on it very quick and they more than likely would pepper pryce

I just sex weed!

He is a good squad player. He can do a good job at fullback, but everywhere else he is poor. He counts on a decreasing quota and with the amount of competition for places in the backs we have I don't see a need for him.

Too late by then

I would be suprised if they did kick to Amos to start off, last thing they want is him getting back in his stride quickly and giving him the ball will let him do that imo. It does give them something to think about though which is all good.

Madge is not the type to risk players. We've seen how careful he has been this season.
I think Amos is fit and ready. Providing nothing goes wrong during the week I believe he will play. No insider-knowledge, but I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if he played. A massive boost to the side. He is such an awesome talent. The most dangerous player in Super League with ball in hand before he got injured. An open space shown and he will capitalise.

Madge also says in the interview that Harrison Hansen isn't too far away. That would be another massive boost. HH works like a trojan in defence, but was also getting better going forward. He has bulked up a bit I believe.

We have players coming back at the right time. A massive headache for Madge when they are all fit.

Amos
Goulding
Gleeson
Carmont
Richards
Sam
Tommy
Fielden
Macca
Coley
Bailey
Joel
O'Loughlin

Feka
Prescott
Riddell
Farrell

Hope Madge goes with that

I agree with your earlier post about him. People like him because he tries hard, he's very brave in the tackle and seems 100% committed to the club.

When he hit some form at the end of last year, his defensive positioning had improved and he was coming into the attacking line very well at the other end of the park. Afraid he hasn't recaptured that form this year and competition for places (even with injuries) means he might struggle to get another chance.

From recent form, why would you play Goulding over Pryce?