8 sleeps to go.



Really looking forward to seeing a live game again. What do we reckon, first half fullish strength, then loads of interchanges?

Smailes tweeted today that McDonnell and Holdsworth have looked very good in training, and we've already heard about Galea and Ellis impressing. Can't blooming wait. Has the ref been announced yet?

Child reprising his starring role in a Fc/Cas game?

Wonder whether Bentham is back, best one IMO.

Don't imagine it'll be great to be honest. Only just be back from Tenerife, which is a longer trip this yr. 13 sessions in 8days. Likely to be goosed. Errors a plenty and then massive change overs throughout game. I'd not be surprised if we lost. Then by time we played Rove's the next week I'd expect we'd be more ready and tuned in. That should be a good un been last proper hit out before season starts, but don't expect much from cas game. Be nice to see some of the of new n young 1s though

What have Cas been up to mate

maybe we will be off the pace somewhat but i reckon the buys will be doing their up most to stake a claim on a starting role come the 1st game of the season

Why will we be off the pace?

Did a army camp before Christmas.

Im going but not bothering with the derby

I'm/we're going. I have missed my 'rugby fix' and can't wait to to shout myself ho every week. Bring it on. Let's not forget it's Yeamo's testimonial game.

Same way we was off the pace when we played KR last season...then played Bulls and stuffed them...for this reason alone il be going to the derby...will be to see how the new players go and what new structures in place..not because i need a live fix or such bolloxs.

Don't always do Friendlies but Kirk Yeaman has been a great servant to FC and my attendance has more to do with that than a rugby fix or such.

For example I didn't do Radfords last year as I didn't feel he had earned it but I will attend Richard Whitings next year again to support a great servant ot the club.

Is it next year?

As far as I'm aware. Not official yet though.

result not important, peformance and fitness is the main objective, expect a strong starting line up then after half time it will be chop and change and the game will become more scrappy

Looking forward to seeing our new players, new plays and systems.

Looking forward to seeing how Holdsworth and Seymour go together (and how they go against Chase).

Like Trawlerman, I'm not a big fan of friendlies and usually don't bother. But Kirk is a great role model for kids, like my young lad, that want to be professionals when they grow up. He's passionate, loyal to his club and a model pro.
Despite not being the 'classiest' centre, he'll go down as a great of the club and one of the first of the post boulevard era.

well i do need a live game fix, and ive no shame in admitting it. a couple of ales n watching the black n whites, what better way to spend ya afternoon?

be interesting to see the comments on here after the derby from those who "dont do friendlies"

well we all know if rovers win the friendly they'll celebrate as if they've won the grand final

Holdsworth and Heremaia more like!! I think the only time Seymour plays this year will be when Holdsworth is injured. Seymour will obviously play a part in the friendlies, but for the season it will be Holdsworth and Heremaia/Horne.

Heremaia will not be playing in the halves unless due to injuries. It'll be Holdsworth and Seymour.

Cant see that happening, heremaia and houghton will share the hooking role i reckon

Think Seymour will get 1st shot at partnering Holdsworth

We will soon find out, but from what I have been told Seymour is behind Horne and Heremaia in the pecking order.