What will Radford do, we have a good chance of 2nd and potentially if we win, we could be 2nd at Wembley.

Fully fit except Kelly (who I would have rested anyway), I'd also rest Houghton, Carlos and Ellis, my side would be

Shaul
Michaels
Fonua
Griffin
Talanoa
Connor
Sneyd
Watts
Washy
Taylor
Manu
Mini
Tomo

Green
Bowden
Fash
Turgut

Could also maybe use Masi and Litten and rest a couple more.

I'd go with something like that. We don't want to do a Leeds and rest everyone, but I think a couple would be wise. I'm sure Gaz will put his hand up to play though.

I think a few of those will play, Kelly the only one who sounds certain to be out.

Radford hasn't mentioned Shaul coming back in any of the press I have seen this week either?

... I don't think he'll be risked, but it makes our half back selection awkward.

With regards to Ellis, he has only recently come back from a long time on the side lines, it would not be resting him, it would be protecting him from injury if his is not picked.

Now, imagine the conversation "So Gaz, I don't want you to get huirt ahead of Wembley, are you ok to sit this one out?"

I would sincerely hope Ellis retort was short, to the point and ended with "and I will play"

For me Kelly to miss this game with Connor going back in the halves if Shaul is playing.
Ellis also plays for me as he only just come back from 3 months out, if possible maybe give Manu a breather with the Mini coming back.

Carlos to halfback then

If Shaul not risked then I'd go

Connor
Michaels
Fonua
Griffin
Talanoa
Carlos
Sneyd
Taylor
Houghton
Watts
Ellis
Mini
Washy

Thompson
Green
Bowden
Fash

He has left the club after a big fallout, because he was being bullied by Radford

I dont think we should rest anyone if fit to play.Kelly wont play but other than that if the potential Wembley team is fit they should play as they are all playing for places.
Connor back to half back for this game but if everyone is fit for Wembley for me the only decision will be whether Connor is moved to centre and Griffin either misses out or is on the bench at the expense of Fash.

I think Griffin has done really well since his reintroduction to the side at centre. I do like Connor at centre but his utility is worth more to us imo. More than happy with Carlos and Griffin as the centres.

Against Hudds I would rest anyone carrying knocks (we don't really know the status of Shaul for example) but I wouldn't be resting anyone simply for the sake of resting them. We need a good performance leading into Wembley (not to mention the 2 points). Rest players against Leeds the week after.

5 out of 6 League Weekly pundits going for Huddersfield.

I assume they are basing it on us having one eye on Wembley? If so I don't think that will be an issue. Last year we won our two games leading into the final by an aggregate of 82-0 didn't we?

On the other hand the bookies have us as pretty comfortable favourites.

I am surprised there are many who read LW. Its poorly written, crammed with inaccuracy and essentially gets its information from message forums or 2nd hand conversations in pubs.

3 of them have Halifax to beat Warrington.

Are they Karl Harrison, Gary Schofield and Bryn Sadler?

Very strong squad selected, still think Kelly won't play, apart from that looks pretty much full strength.

Although its hard to rely on Radders initial squads this season.

Indeed very strong 19, I think Radford wants the 2pts on Friday and to keep momentum up going into the final.

Would think only doubt is Kelly.

If we have any serious intentions of being
regarded as a Major force in Super League
then we win this then the Cup then at Leeds to
finish 2nd

so if we win fri, go win the cup at Wembley but lose against leeds, we wont be regarded as a major force?

Good result for us at Cas.

Yeah it's nice to see Wakey dropping points tonight.
I like the way Annakin carries the ball in!

Hadley was interesting to watch jumped into acting half back all the time looked pretty good I thought it will be like getting a new player next season. No wonder we don't seem bothered too much about future cover for Houghton.

great result for us, Glad Hadley back with us next year, will be in the 17 man squad imo