Now the runaway leaders are eight points clear, surely they will take this opportunity and rest players against us, giving us another chance to close the gap on the Wire to two points, should they slip again

Very much doubt it, they have Wigan after us which they will want momentum for.

The only fixture they could potentially rest players for is London, I don't think it's in Holbrooks nature to rest players unless it's down to fitness, he's on a 78% win ratio.

Rested players against Broncos and look where that got them. Cannot envisage doing the same again you.

They hadn’t knocked off their closest rivals till yesterday, keep up Keith.

I realise that but they will want to keep up their momentum and not knowing which FC side will turn up will probably want to field a near full strength side. You could force a narrow win or lose by 60 points.

Ironicaly they'll probably rest a few against London for a second time when they play them the week before the semi. Probably again at Headingley the week before Wembley (assuming they beat Halifax of course). They could have top spot sewn up by then anyway.

Think the top spot is already done and dusted, they won’t relish coming here “twice” without Roby, they are not the same force.

And as an aside I wonder if they bring 3000 fans to the KC as reported were at Warry, hope so

We've not lost a game yet and Roby hasn't been playing . putting that myth to bed .and I can see us sending a weakened team up to the KC anyway!

Which side wants and needs to win the most ?
I believe you will have your winner there

St Helens to Warrington - 7 miles

Warrington to Hull - 112 miles, Friday evening, M62

1,500 to 2,000 I think more likely.

I think we might rest a couple it was a pretty tough game last Friday and we picked up a few knocks, Obviously we have''t got Roby and Tai and likely Smith, players Fages and Knowles picked up knocks so they could be rested.

Thanks RIGSBY, no ones doubting your team has been quality, but with Roby in it you are even better.

I'd be surprised if they even brought 1,000.

As some feel they may field a weakened side top spot achieved maybe fans won’t see any point in attending such a meaningless match.

no disrespect meant to Halifax but i would have thought the semi would be the ideal game to rest a few in

We've been fielding a weakened side almost every week since we played your lot on Easter Monday, most games have only been 1 or 2 players because we feel we have got some squad depth quality.

Holbrook has dropped a hint that we have a lot of tired players, we have also mentioned Hull getting the win this Friday to keep the challenge and pressure on Warrington, if you had beaten Hull KR last week and us this week then 2nd spot would have been in sight.

I think our priority is to beat Wigan the following next week to keep them borderline for 5th place, lots of games left though so anything can happen between 2nd to 8th place.

Looking forward to this game, maybe we’re at full strength, can we take the league leaders, it’s a yes from me.

I really think we will win

Hull FC: Jamie Shaul, Bureta Faraimo, Carlos Tuimavave, Josh Griffin, Albert Kelly, Marc Sneyd, Scott Taylor, Danny Houghton, Josh Bowden, Mark Minichiello, Joe Westerman, Jake Connor, Chris Green, Brad Fash, Sika Manu, Mickey Paea, Ratu Naulago, Gareth Ellis, Andre Savelio.

Saints: Jonny Lomax, Tommy Makinson, Kevin Naiqama, Mark Percival, Regan Grace, Theo Fages, Alex Walmsley, Luke Thompson, Joseph Paulo, Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Morgan Knowles, Kyle Amor, Dom Peyroux, =#FF0000Adam Swift, Matty Lees, Jack Ashworth, James Bentley, Lachlan Coote, Matty Costello.

Two very strong squads. Should be a humdinger. Let's hope last week's slip up and home advantage give us the edge. You can't imagine Swift not wanting to put in a top performance too.

I think that little bit of extra desire for the two points (along with undoubted quality in the team) will see Hull home for this one.

Like Warrington away,this is a huge test after being embarrassed on Easter Monday and a disappointing performance last week. We need to really give Saints a game, don't even have to win, just prove we can match them and beat them when it really matters.

last game they destroyed us out wide, more hopeful for this game with our backs.

If Swift does not put in a top performance you don't want him in your squad next season. His total focus will be on a Saints victory.

So a player playing against his future club, has an off day.

This determines whether said player is wanted for a new season, forgetting all the groundwork done by the club, the negotiations between the two clubs and player. The reasons we want him, rightly or wrongly, and the logistical changes for the player, the wages, the contract etc etc etc.

Keef says he’s had a bad game, call it off

But Keef knows everything, Hermione and The Wizard taught him,if only he had a brain (and a smidge of courage)

All I care about is how Hull FC play, whatever Swift does, or doesn't do, is not down to Hull, once he's in black and white we can have opinions, am sure the 14 point club will all be watching the result.