The winners of the Trinity game on Friday will be the first West Yorkshire side to register any points on the league table.
Let's hope that Trinity are top of this particular mini league after the weekends games.

It's not been the greatest start by any of our local rivals, albeit, each one has had some tough opening fixtures.

Come on Trin !

Hoping for a reaction to the defeat last week, and the publicity regarding our pitch.

2 points would be a great response.

Come on Wakefield

No Connor or Naguarma named in the Giants squad, that's 2 less to worry about.

No doubt replaced by Pryce and Bibby.

I think the Giants squad is probably the deepest in the comp this year. I think they lack the top quality to be troubling the top 3 but for teams like us they will be a huge challenge even if they are missing a number of their regulars.

Do you think with news of Max missing, you will look to try and get Shaul in on loan again?

If he was available, we could afford him and he wanted to come, we'd be foolish not to.

Hudds are just about the worst team we could be playing next, they stick to Watsons structure and game plan, they are relentless when it comes to mistake free Rugby, high completion rate, no risk, hand the ball over on opponents try line, kick to corners, quick line speed etc etc. Plus of course they are aggressive, tough, hard running, pride themselves on defence and have a couple of players who can create and break down a defence.

But apart from that........

Said in his pre match interview with JD that him and the players have had some honest and open conversations after the Wigan defeat at that he couldn’t look Kershaw in the face if he hadn’t given a chance after that performance to now show what he can do . Wish I was as calm as Mash Is going into this game .

Squad out… hopefully it’ll be something like…

1. Gaskell/Kaye
2. Kershaw
3. Langi
4. Hall
5. Murphy
6. Smith
7. Lino
8. Battye
9. Hood.
10. Whitbread
11. Ashurst
12. Pitts
13. Crowther

Subs.
14. Atoni
15. Proctor.
16. Butler
16. Eseh.

Kay shouldn't be playing full back. That's a real Hail Mary decision and we are not there yet.
He needs to be on tge bench to spell Hood.
I'd go with rest of team though.

Yep, agree.
Think Sam would miss out, but his time will come this season.

Kay is a better option at fullback them Gaskill. That said every player in the whole squad is a better option at full back rather than Gaskill.

He played well at FB v Leeds last season (at Headingley).

If those in front of him do their job, he will be ok. Mind you, that's a very big if and let's face it, if they dont do their job, we could have Billy Slater at FB and it would make little difference.
(btw, I'm not saying that Gaskill is anything close to Slater)

Wonder if you shoot mash down tomorrow then

I am also in the Kaye camp as a better choice than Gaskell. In fact Gaskell would not get near my 17 as I would go with Smith and Lino in halves. Hood hooker and Crowther to give him a breather.

I'm sure you know of all people on here, I wouldn't shoot the Coach down for trying something.
I'm not a fan of Gaskill at full back but to me he's the only one with experience. If not you are moving multiple players out of position.
I'm happy for Smith to have a crack at 6 and Kay at hooker with Hood
If it has to be Kay then I'll cheer him on just the same.

We can’t put Gaskell back in at FB. However experienced he might be he does not have the legs for it. He looked patched up with his arm last week as well. It certainly won’t do his confidence any good to be yards away from the try scorers again.
Kay is a decent shout, he has a good head on him and did he used to be a Stand off years ago. Definitely worth a try, and whatever we do it is a gamble

I do know that yes, what i will say is if somone told you 2 years ago kaye wouldnt be a winger hed be a 9 you probably also say never infact most would say more a 1 than a 9.for me dont think hes either to be honest but like you ill support whoever plays where as long as they try

Guys Guys Guys.. I must apologise. I have been too harsh and critical on Gaskell. After watching tonight's game it is now obvious to me that he was only playing to Mash's instructions. He was making sure he never got near the scorer so to avoid an 8pt try.

As long as they come out fired up and win or the very least a good performance I don’t care who goes where . This game is all about putting some pride back into the shirt and to show us fans they are committed to the cause . I’ll do my bit cheering on from NS lower tier ,and I’ll leave the rest to the coach and players to do their bit .

A Shudds win looks a good bet on the Betfred handicap. Giving us a meagre start of 10 points.

Well that's an extremely good point. I would never have picked him a hooker and he's made that move very well.
However, he got that chance when there were no other options. I just think we have more options yet.

If we up our intensity in defence we will see a marked improvement altogether. Out of all the teams I’ve seen this year, our intensity is way off the mark. Our line speed is atrocious and kick chase. You don’t need a state of origin team to have intent and fitness in your team.

Totally agree. I'm very disappointed with what I've seen so far, I honestly thought speed and defence would have been top notch after the close season and with a new coach. No different so far than it has been for years and without that improving we'll stay where we are.
Hope it starts tonight.