Play anyone, Thaler is the referee

In all seriousness I'd rest players who have taken a high work load over easter to freshen them up for a massive game against Hull FC.

Lets just say that if we had to play that team on Friday because of injuries, it would not be too unrealistic to expect us to win comfortably.

Normally a fan of sticking with a winning team but after a hectic easter some serious rotation is probably in order.

I'd rest Jowitt, Johnstone, Moore, Scruton, England, Kirmond, Miller to name but a few. These players for me are our main strike players and after four games in three weeks need to freshen up.

I'd play the following (keeping Finn on for no longer than required).

Tansey
BJB
Gibson
Tupou
Owen

Finn
Hall

Tuopu
Annakin
Molloy
Arona
Howarth
Simon

Yates
Walker
Anderson
Sio

Move Howarth up to H/B when Finn is done.

Not disrespecting Sheffield here as I'm sure they are capable of kicking our butts if we don't take them seriously.

Is this the same Sheffield that beat us in the middle 8s.

I would keep Miller in, he's on fire at the moment.
Would replace Finn with Hall.
As for other rotation, CC seems to know how to do this.

I think there will be half a dozen or so changes as there is genuine competition for places in a number of positions, but I wouldn't tinker too much.

I'd possibly sit out some of the forwards such as England, Kirmond, Scruton & Simon who have played a lot of games and anyone else who may be carrying a knock, such as Moore.

I wouldn't change the backline a great deal, maybe bring Hall/Gibson/Tansey or Owen in.

Need to be careful we don't take this fixture lightly though.

Personally I would give Jowitt and Johnstone a break in the backs, Finn in the halves, England, Kirmond, and maybe one of Scruton or Simon, if Anderson is fit.

I would retain Lyne and Arundel, as I think over the last couple of games they have grown in confidence, and also Jones-Bishop, to retain some strike power out wide.

Hall in for Finn.

Then in the forwards, Anderson to come in, retaining Arona, Scruton/Simon, with one of Yates or Walker.

Would go with a back 3 of Molloy, Tupou and Annakin.

I would even consider resting Moore, he has been massive for us this last four games, and has been at the heart of the good things we have been doing. Sharing the hooking duties with Sio and Howarth.

If he is match ready would it be worth giving Batchelor a run, even if it is as a spot on the bench

Yeah its a tricky one, dobt want to break up a winning team but also need to protect the regulars. Sheffield will be right up for it and we need to be careful.

Really hope we can muster a decent cup run this year, did wonders for Cas.

I'd play Moore as he has been out for a while and game time will be good, whereas Sio has played every game this year.
Sio, Finn and Miller are the only players who have featured in every game. I assume we are going to put a video together to explain why our team has had to chopped and changed because of injuries and niggles.

Pretty sure Moore was limping after the game at Wigan, he is one of our most vital players thus Id rest for a big game against Hull FC.

Yep, I get your point but I see it the opposite.

Finn to me has been everything I hoped for, a real steady eddy who does the job of moving the team around. He’s playing the same now as on day one (maybe with more confidence now), but looks better due to the vast improvement of the players around him. That said he won’t get any better and he could be replaced short term if the worst happened by IMO Howarth. So we can afford to let him play in this game against a team we have to show some respect to.

Miller on the other hand is a four seasons in a day player, but recently he’s been unstoppable and a real match winner. If he gets crocked I can’t see an instant replacement and we need him to beat the top teams. I don’t want to risk him in a game he’s not needed in and I’d rather keep him fresh because we’ve seen how quickly his form can drop - unlike Finn who is always reliable.

Just how I see it and luckily we don't pick the team

Squad announced;

Scott Anderson

Chris Annakin

Tinirau Arona

Joe Arundel

Matty Ashurst

Anthony England

Liam Finn

Ashley Gibson

Craig Hall

Stuart Howarth

Tom Johnstone

Ben Jones-Bishop

Max Jowitt

Jacob Miller

Mickael Simon

Mikey Sio

Anthony Tupou

Jay Walton

Andy Yates

No sure who's gonna be rested or come in but Chester will keep things simple imo. Rest those with niggles (like Moore) and those that are physically knackered after the Easter period. Guys that are playing well and fit, play for me.

Big thing for us is we keep playing to the same standards as we have and not to take Sheffield likely at all. Good thing for us we have a good size squad and those that come in should be chomping at the bit to press their case.

I'm really please that we've gone with a strong squad.
We have to respect Sheffield but also do a professional job and based on current form, this should be progress into the next round.
Looking forward to the game and hoping it's not chucking it down

Yes it looks like CC isn't messing around. Just Moore and Kirmond rested, unless I've missed someone. Exactly the way I hopped he'd go.

Scruton and Lyne also

And Scruton Shifty

Think you’ve missed a load shifty. In that 19 you have Anderson, Annakin, Gibson, Hall, Howarth, Walton and Yates.

That’s potentially seven changes but at least five - unless I’m missing something

Malloy as well.

You're right missed a load

. That's what you get for being on forums at work.

Funny thing is i was looking for Scrutons name and thought I saw it when I quickly scanned through the list.

Hi,
I can't ever recall seeing this forum filled with such happy,confident posts.Great to see.

Is segregation still in place for tomorrow night,or could the merry band of Eagles followers make their way to the North Stand?

I shall thank you for a reply in advance,and wish you well in your Super League campaign.

Cheers for that.

Away supporters are housed on the Western Terrace now. You can go under the stand at 'Chav corner' if it's raining, it's a
covered stand so you won't get wet.

Cheers,Wildthing,
I could do without chav corner,or the promised rainfall,but I expect to enjoy the night.

Thanks for the info.

No worries - there are no longer any chav's at 'Chav corner' so you are ok.
Enjoy (but not too much!)

Ignore the name AC, it's nothing like the name suggests, we stand in there, enjoy a beer, banter and thankfully a couple of wins, enjoy the evening.