Carthorse v Thoroughbred.

Mongrel vs Pedigree

not a must win for top 8 - but would be nice to get some more breathing space
top 4 I am going to worry about if we win some of these games this one included that we need to be winning,
the comp is so close and I think a top 8 finish is going to be a massive dog fight - we are at the moment 4 points ahead of the dreaded 9th - we lose Friday we will be back in the dog fight,

I to would play best team available for both this game and Thursdays at home !

Even though Wire played well enough against Catalans, it's got to be said that was one of the worst performances I've seen from Catalans at home. they didn't seem to have a clue, unorganised and defensively really poor. So the win will obviously have done something for Wire as far as points on the board and a bit of confidence but I'm not sure how much it tells us where they are atm.

Still, it's at their place and they've got some gun players but so have we and it would definitely be good to leave there with the 2 points, which if we play too our potential I think we can. We've got some big games ahead of us with Hull, Cas, Leeds & Saints after and I think out of those the key is trying to win as many as we can at home and take what we can away. After this run of games it'll show us where we are tbh.

I think we'll get beat here. I fancy Warrington to get better and better as the season goes on and challenge for the top 4. Looking at their squad there are no real glaring weaknesses except maybe at halfback. It will be a tough and I'm going Warrington because of home advantage. That said, I'm making the journey over for this one and having a night on the sauce in Liverpool.

Yeah, Wire are playing ok, they've had some close losses with Leeds, Sts, Hull, and they beat jetlagged wigan, so they are there or there abouts some kind of form.
The team sheet is full of respected players, can't take anything for granted, if they get a few ducks in a row they'll be tough to get the better of.
Its a winnable game but I think its has to be a close grind out defense job for a wakey win away from home.
We went there last season when they were nowhere and lost by 2, they're better this season and we're playing a different game so anything could happen tbh.

I know the saying is bookies don’t often get it wrong, but giving you guys 8 on the handicap is a bit strong imo, I’m sure it’s a lot closer than that, I’d have had this at scratch at least.

If we were at home 8 would be about right imo but at your place, I probably agree it's a toss-up.

I can't see a win here tbh but it is still possible. So long as we perform I'm happy.

Note to Belly. Warrington unlike Widnes DO have some exceptional players

Anyone going to the game? I'm looking for a decent pub to go to before the game but can't find one close to the ground. Anyone got any tips?

Happy to meet up for a swifty if anyones free?

Try the three pigeons on tanners lane! You can see it from the back of the away stand! Always booming match day good pint aswell enjoy

Thanks mate

I was told Lord Rodney and King's Head by a Warrington fan.

So here is the 19, no Arona is a big miss for us, though he probably does deserve a rest this week, maybe a chance for Batch?

Matty Ashurst
James Batchelor
Mason Caton-Brown
Anthony England
David Fifita
Liam Finn
Scott Grix
Ryan Hampshire
Keegan Hirst
Justin Horo
Craig Huby
Tom Johnstone
Ben Jones-Bishop
Danny Kirmond
Reece Lyne
Jacob Miller
Pauli Pauli
Tyler Randell
Bill Tupou

Scott Grix
Tom Johnstone
Bill Tupou
Reece Lyne
Mason Caton-Brown (because he didnt get the run out he should have last week, personally i'd prefer BJB)
Jacob Miller
Liam Finn

Anthony England
Tyler Randell
Keegan Hirst
Matty Ashurst
Danny Kirmond
Craig Huby

Ryan Hampshire
James Batchelor/ Justin Horo
David Fifita
Pauli Pauli

BJB and either Batchelor/ Horo to miss out this week for me

Both those will be very crowded, also near by is the original Wire, Three pidgeons and The Hawthorne which as happy hour before the game.

What about the Ring of Feathers, will that be crowded?

The Irish Club on Orford Lane is a good place for a pre match beer and handy for getting away after the game to head for the motorway.

Would have 100 % selected Arundel to defend against Bryson Goodwin who is an excellent player. Also think Arundel as well as been our best defensive is the most natural when it comes to timing of a pass, quality of pass and knowing when not to pass.

Agree with you,

Think Joe is being real unlucky at the moment as he was great in pre season and brains wise is the best centre we’ve got...to be fair though the other two are playing really well and have to be with Joe chomping at the bit for a shirt...

In regards of marking Goodwin...he plays left centre and for me Joe is far better at left centre too so would he be marking him anyway if playing? Reece is playing out of his skin and it’s a long time since I’ve seen him come off a clear 2nd best to anyone...it’s great that we can go there without the likes of Joe, Arona and Woody and still believe we’ve got a great chance!

Looks like a debut for charnley, should be an entertaining match up between him and tom

no arona or wood!!!!! mmmm my confidence is waning (some may say it cant get any worse)

Easter coming up, a bit of squad rotation will help us next week

wont help one bit if we get 0 points out of these next 3 games! which is a possibility - we should be playing our strongest team available this match!!!!!!!!!