Getting your excuse in already?

Can't think of anyone better than Child on this seasons performances.

Wee Tam must be in to give him his place as club captain for the occasion. Surely cant risk him. Love to see him play though if fit

EW

Team announed big stand out Tommys been named and no Fages for the giants

No Fages is a big loss. Still expect a tough game, but I'd have us as favourites with him out and Tommy on the bench.

We won't risk Tommy if he isn't ready and we shouldn't do.

Shorrocks at 9 isn't great, but it's a far better option than losing a sub and O'Neill having to do longer minutes than he is used to.

I wouldn’t risk him no but if he’s fit giving him the 20 min stint when O’Neil goes of is great. Him being named alone should be causing Watson headaches

There's also a doubt over Olly Russell for them.

the version ive seen had fages named in the 21!

If he's fit I think that he will start.
Personally I can't see why he'd be in the 21 unless he is playing. It won't change how Huddersfield will prepare or play.
It will mean O'Neil will miss out which would be for me a wrong move.

It would certainly beef up the defence but Shorrocks at 9 for me just doesn't work.

I hope that he is.
Ideally I would want both teams to be at or near to full strength.

Can't see Wardle either, he must be gutted, really rate him

Possibly an error on the one you have seen as both Huddersfield and the Challenge cup on he isn’t in

Bizarre Tommy being in the squad as I’m sure Peet said last week he’d be back around that England game and KPP after that.

I’m sure he’ll know his body and will only play if he’s right.

At first I thought it might just be a mind games thing from Peet but don’t think he’s that kind of guy. Seen a picture of Tommy on twitter training too so think we’ll see him play.

For the last couple of years I’ve rubbished the thought of him playing 9 as he’s not played there for years (2019 last time) and a 37 year old defending in the middle for long spells isn’t wise.

However 10/15 minutes either side at half time wouldn’t be a bad thing.

His presence on the pitch will lift the others. Our captain and a club great.

I’d keep Smith and Cust in the halves.

Can't see any way he drops Smith for Leuluai, that leaves us with Field's shut your eyes and hope for the best goal kicking

Tommy at 9 to spell with O'Neil has to be the way to go.

Smith and Cust have been playing well together and should stay there - and Smith can kick goals. Tommy adds a bit of extra in defence and experience in the side. Far better as a interchange 9 than Shorrocks who is a good player but not a 9.

I’m sure Smith and Cust start the game. He’d be a lovely safety net on the bench Tommy. You can use him for 20-30 mins to spell O’Neill or say they’re was an injury or one of Cust/Smith crumbled under the pressure of a final then you can throw him in the halves to settle us.

I saw a clip of the side leaving for London earlier and Tommy leads them out. I’m probably imagining it but I thought he had a slight limp, so we’ll see.

Quote ="NickyKiss"I’m sure Smith and Cust start the game. He’d be a lovely safety net on the bench Tommy. You can use him for 20-30 mins to spell O’Neill or say they’re was an injury or one of Cust/Smith crumbled under the pressure of a final then you can throw him in the halves to settle us. I saw a clip of the side leaving for London earlier and Tommy leads them out. I’m probably imagining it but I thought he had a slight limp, so we’ll see.'" IF we get the start that we got in the semi, I don't see them coming back in the same way that Saints did BUT having Tommy on the bench to sure the defence up will be a good safety net as you say. EDIT - Tommy looks ok to me https://twitter.com/WiganWarriorsRL/sta ... 5975252992

Quote ="NickyKiss"I’m sure Smith and Cust start the game. He’d be a lovely safety net on the bench Tommy. You can use him for 20-30 mins to spell O’Neill or say they’re was an injury or one of Cust/Smith crumbled under the pressure of a final then you can throw him in the halves to settle us. I saw a clip of the side leaving for London earlier and Tommy leads them out. I’m probably imagining it but I thought he had a slight limp, so we’ll see.'" IF we get the start that we got in the semi, I don't see them coming back in the same way that Saints did BUT having Tommy on the bench to sure the defence up will be a good safety net as you say. EDIT - Tommy looks ok to me https://twitter.com/WiganWarriorsRL/sta ... 5975252992

yes - it clearly was went back and checked- it had 23 players named!!!
so either pryce or cogger to play.
not sure who id like to see tbh.
there is a lot of hype surrounding pryce, who has raw talent and, this is controversial but, I don't think as good as the hype surrounding him. yet.

I agree, but it's to be expected with how good of a player his Dad was. I have no doubt he will be an excellent player though.

Electric with ball in hand but really struggled defensively in our game at the DW.

actually id say the opposite, defensively he is ok, and of course you were bound to target him, his option taking is still very raw.

He’s a cracking player for 19 years old. Especially when you consider the level of competition available in the reserves and academies.

I’d rather he didn’t play and that says a lot. Maybe he has some flaws, it’s hardly surprising at 19 but he’s electric at times. The move to Oz could make it break his career in some ways but if it comes off the potential i of a absolutely huge and it could be great news for England.

Tomorrow is all about field position for me. Hudds don't exactly chance their arm from deep, but they are a very good attacking team in the opposition's 20. IF we do not give the silly penalties away that we have over the last fortnight, I think we will win the game comfortably. If we go set for set with them, it should be straight forward.

However, we have shown this season that our discipline with and without the ball can be poor, and that's my biggest fear. We know that Hudds' gameplan will be to pin us in corners and ask us to come out time and time again and we must be willing to do that, particularly in the first 20. If we don't, it could be bad news.

I'd like to see Mago just steaming the ball in rather than looking for the off-load every time, when he does he usually has 4 defenders hanging off him, a quick play the ball after that and we're in business