Powell says that Thornley is in contention to return at last and both Bain and Rodwell could be in contention too

If so thornley in for croft and maybe rodwell onto bench for????? Thats a tough one bain been out so long should maybe play in reserves first

I don't think I'd put Rodwell straight in unless he looks like Gordon Tallis in training.
The back we have is good enough especially if Griffin in SR.

I'd give him time to settle and reward those playing well.

He will have a week probably in run up to game but I would be inclined to agree. I think I would give him another week to bed in and look for Rodwell to make his debut at home vs Doncaster.

Bain also I would probably play him vs Doncaster too.

I would put Thornley in but only if he’s 100% otherwise I’d stick with Croft who always does generally does a good job. With it been Thornley calf if the fev pitch is like a potato field again then I’d probably not risk him on it.

I’d be happy to run with same 17 but equally if any of those 3 are in that’s fine too.

Has there been an update on Liam Kay?

Still same as last update.

Was talking to him at Bradford match said he would be fit for Doncaster game

It’s good to have the option should we need the cover. Offers a solid utility option with experience to step in where needed.

Wouldn't rush Kay back at all, we don't need him at this moment. He will be useful to fill in where needed as the season goes on

Unless injuries kick in I cant see him replacing any of the squad we've run with so far. Certainly 4th place as regards hooker, 4th on wing and 3rd at FB.

Just watched the interview on YouTube of Thomas Doyle, he says we owe Fev one after playing on that Potato field !

Well 3rd on wing atm but when McGillvray is back he will be 4th choice.

Kay was one of the few that stood up last season, great utility value covering wherever asked.

Absolutely, good to have back up of that quality ready to step in. All teams need that.

Hhhhmmm, there seems to be two wonder players @ Fev - newly arrived, a Fijian winger Wacokecoke
Just set the Leigh stadium alight with 2 - 80m long range tries & could not be caught ?
+ a NRL 2nd rower, Paul Turner, from Manley, only played his 1st game, part of 2nd half, caused constant problems, lit up the stadium in one special moment, broke 3 tackles sold 2 dummies then with a superb pass put Gareth Gale in for a try.
Top Wack on next week lads ! We need to plan how to stop this or face further embarrassment & frustration next week !

Rumour is that Corey Hall will be lining up against trinity next Friday too along with another KR player.

Wakecoke is a player I thought we should have looked at. Quite a raw player but potential there.

We will need to be putting in a performance next week. Psychologically I wouldn’t want Fev to become our bogey team so early on.

They treat Hall really badly.

Wacokecoke has played in just about every game for Fev this season including the previous CC round against Wakefield. He's only 19 and very raw.
Turner is a half back not 2nd row.

Those are my thoughts too TH , beaten again at Fev is going to create some doubts and the learning curve at this level was the Challenge Cup tie in my opinion .

Expecting another tight game but one I expect us to get through this time with the win .

Bit of a hyperbole in regards to the performance of Fev, i thought Leigh were poor and 2 of Fev tries really soft. As for the Turner show (he’s from the Dragons) he shrugged off Hardaker and passed on. Was a nice off the cuff try but I reckon we’ll concentrate on ourselves and put in a performance

Fev may be worried about the disciplinary decisions this week. Mckenzie Yei was binned for a spear tackle in the first half and Springer was penalised 2 mins before the end for an off the ball high tackle. Also Lacans went off with an ankle injury.

Lets be honest here, they (just) beat us on a pudding of a pitch when the result could have gone either way. We won't have the same team out for a start, so lets concentrate on ourselves and let them worry about us.

I totally agree, we'll do our homework on Fev I'm sure, but let them worry about us.

Down to the sloping bog once again.
If the pitch is dry I don't think Featherstone will be a problem but we have to play as we know we can.

We need to cut out the errors. We make far too many and good teams will punish us. Powell recognises this and hopefully will be drilling it into the players. Keep the standards high and the results will look after themselves.