I think they expected to loose and when you go on to the field with that attitude you loose badly. Wakefield ha e been guilty of that sane attitude many times rhis season hence so many cricket scores against us. We need to believe we can win on sunday otherwise we are back to square 1

Judging by the final score, they weren't trying very hard...

I think they were trying, they just weren't good enough.

The fans are demanding nothing other than a massive response from the team and so far the noise coming out of the club is similar. Normally a fairly even matched game against Wakey, but I predict a 30 point plus score difference in our favour.

That stated, Salford look all over the place. At the start of the 8s I think I posted somewhere that Salford look more fragile than yourselves. I stand by that statement. As long as it's not at our expense, I hope you retain your SL standing and big-spenders, low-achievers Salford go down. If nothing else than to just show Phil Clarke up for what an idiot he really is for backing them the last 2 seasons.

Massive game for Trinity. Need to beat at least one SL opposition plus all championship to ensure SL survival. Beaten them once this season with a poorer team. Need to do it again.

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... ar-9976996? Kevin Locke to play half back against Hull KR?......

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The bookies are giving us 8 points start for this one which is about right IMO.
KR will want to give their supporters something and although they are without Kelly, they are the top ranked team in the middle 8, which should in theory make it the toughest game.
IF Halifax can take advantage of the ups and downs at Salford, the comp will be blown wide open.

A win for Trin would be a massive step towards SL survival and we certainly need to beat KR and/or Widnes (plus Fax & Sheffield) to avoid the million pound game.

Unless KR are emotionally shattered, which they could be, it will be a very difficult game for us to win

Interesting. I'm not against it.

Difficult to move Lee Smith based on previous performances at FB but who would you drop from HB it can't be Miller cos he looks like the only threat to the opposition line and although he was poor against Salford TS is the only organiser we have at HB.

Also KL wasn't match fit when he joined due to a long period not playing so how fit is he going to be after a further 6 week lay off

Surely Widnes are the top ranked team finishing 9th on to Sunday I'm hoping for a big response should be a good game

I can see Locke and Lee Smith rotating between FB and SO quite easily, probably with Locke starting at 6 but dropping back on the last tackle in defence as he returns the ball much quicker than Smith. Will be fantastic to see him back.

Lee Mitch

agree,will be good to have him back.The way he was moving on the dance floor at Ali's disco night,he's not far off match fitness

Chester reveals no injuries from Wembley. Whether that means Kelly's fit I know not.

Sausage fingers !

Play on words maybe? He didn't get injured at Wembley, he was injured prior to it.

Lee Smith played well against Leigh but to me looks over weight and off the pace. Locke in the halves will be a risk great player in his time but looks fragile. Better with Tim Smith and the ex fc half

Overweight

and when have you seen Locke look fragile

Yeah, my bad



I think KR will have a response but, I'm hoping not and a Wembley hangover would suit Wakefield just fine



Should be a great atmosphere and lets hope it's a red, white and blue victory !

I'm sure Brian smith will know his best 17 for the game

Nostradamic...

I'm fine with Lee Smith.
Seems to be organising the defence well which we've missed with the other options at full back.
He keeps scoring too.

If a half back needs a rest I reckon Locke is a good call.

Is Tim Smith injured or was it just tactical that he got brought off against Leigh when Sio sent off and Godinet (who would take on the defensive line) came on?

Is that why Locke is being considered for the KR game possibly at half back?

Locke used to be a winger so could take a wing position if not and allowed to come in field for the ball when Trinity attacking maybe?

I think Lee Smith is playing better for us now than he did in his first stint with us, mind you a lot of that was at centre. Yet who can forget his mare of a showing when playing FB at Widnes a few years ago.

Whilst people say he is overweight I'd rather view it as he has bulked up. If you are the last line of defence and you have a 16-17 stone juggernaut running towards you then the bulk might just help.

I'm delighted Lee is back and hope we can keep him here for another couple of years at least.

I think Miller at 7 and Locke at 6 could work really well.
It gets Locke into the action more. He has a good pair of hands so can easily do the 6 job but gives us quite a running option.

I'm assuming Tim has knee trouble again. He is doing a lot of work in defense because the other teams run at him.
I'd be happy with Godinet at 6 but I think we are going to need him at hooker this week.