And not only lose but get badly beaten up and lose key players for the rest of the season too?

it has happened before, approach every game to win, if you get beaten by a better side then fair enough, but never approach a game with anything less than 100% comittment.

I agree that the players who are selected should try to win but don't think we should play anyone who is not 100% fit (if we can avoid it).

I tend to agree, although this was covered on RH interview yesterday, Gollum asked Gentle about this and he basically said most of the players are carrying some form of knock but at this stage of the season he will basically play any-one who puts their hands up.

Personally I agree with you and I think we should be on the percentages game now and look to rest a few for the following week, yes anything can happen at Wigan but it is unlikely and at what cost ?

Stand a good chance i think if no Finch or O'Loughlin

Favourite match-ups:

Lauaki vs Ogre anyone?

What's your likely 17 to be?
Powell is a stand off but can play either half back position.
Wigan have Warrington the week after you so O'Loughlin may not be risked.
Having said that don't be surprised if he's in the 17.

You pick your best 17 for the game and play for the win. All players will want to play against one of the best teams in the competition, players do not want resting nor should they be. Consistency should be strived for.

Something like:

Briscoe
Lineham
Turner
Yeaman
Foster
McGoldrick
Hereamaia
Ogre
Houghton
Lynch
Manu
Westerman
Whiting

Pitts
Aspinwall
Watts
Nicklas

Child is the Ref for this one. Really wish I hadn't already bought my ticket now.

I was considering going, no chance now, TV it is.

although I no longer work in Belgium I have lots of Belgian beer at home which is where I will be with some mates. Our plan is to watch the rugby, eat a takeaway, drink beer, shout at the telly (mainly the ref but a little bit at Stevo as well) and see just how far we have to improve to overtake Wigan over the next couple of years - and then forget that because Belgian beer is very strong and start shouting at the ref again....




... and then call Stevo a nob!

Wigan possibly have Goulding & Finch missing following last week, your chances have just improved.

You are not allowed to call the ref's

Got a good feeling about Friday. If it's true that Finch, O Loughlin and Goulding are likely to be missing, I think we've got every chance. Going to get my ticket tomorrow COYH!!

Sounds like one hell of a plan! think I'll do similar.

if wigan do have some key players out and we can match the intensity we showed v kr then you never know. our defence will need to improve from the weekend, though our last 2 games in attack have shown improvement, finger crossed

So Finch, Goulding, O'Loughlin and Leuleui all out? Makes our chances slightly easier...

Looking forward!

win or lose feel better about the side putting in a good performance
hopefully have Whiting and Horne back as well
we know Lauaki can give us some penalties
try and get under Tomkins' skin as he can be wound up

in League Weekly the handicap for Wigan is -21.5 (bit harsh)
and 3 of them reckon Wigan will win by more than that
as long as its a lot better than the score from earlier this season will be happy

whiting and houghton fine, no Horne, Briscoe expected at full back again

would put Whiting with Lineham on the wing then, Whiting's experience will help with Lineham and also with Briscoe at full back

agreed, turner is just appalling in defence and has been for weeks, wont happen though

Be nice to see Turner get dropped but can't see it happening. Richard whiting is one centre who can get his winger away.

Such a shame young Crooks is out. Would have been bye bye Turner.

Don't forget the injury problems wigan had at Leeds - their youngsters/back up players made a seamless transition and crucified Leeds.

Still be the toughest fixture of the season, but you never know!

I'd pay good money to see Goldie kick seven shades of sh7t out of Tomkins.