Surely by those standards Craven is also a sick note?

Tickle and Brown have missed a fair bit of rugger innate last 18 months but I've always hated terms like 'injury prone' especially in a contact sport. I mean what is it's actual definition?

OK, let us have this one and we'll let you beat us at home next time!

Hanbury hasn't been selected in the side, good news for widnes disappointing for him personally in some ways especially considering hohaia the bench.

Hanbury is 10 times better than Hohaia. In any position.

I am not complaining though mate as I only care about Widnes.

In theory Hohaia can play hooker. Though any genius who has watched him there are at all wouldn't have him anywhere near that squad.

Disappointed for Rhys but possible point to probe on Monday = Happy Days!

I think Hanbury will be even more intent on ripping it up on Monday now.

Perhaps a bit of Kiwi bias there from Bluey, I wonder? As everyone has said suits Widnes down to the ground. A real shame for Hanbury though as he was back to his pre injury form against Wigan.

Lets hope that he shows his class on Monday!

Looks like we will have Moon, Leuluai,Hardaker, Hall, Sinfield, Burrow,JJB playing Friday.
We will also be without Watkins, McGuire, Ablett and Ward all injured.
Good news is JP and BJB will be playing.

I am concerned about the atmosphere inside the stadium for the game. Will a "weak" Leeds squad result in fewer of their fans travelling across to Widnes on a Monday? Possibly their fans will just stay in Yorkshire and watch the match on telly. Hope not as we need a decent crowd.

... It's in Leeds

Yup it's not our turn for a fortnight

Add Bailey to the list of injuries now. Out for 6 weeks with a broken thumb.

He is 'old' as his username suggests, give the old timer a break.

Sorry guys also forgot to add Delaney to the list of injured players and Hood who has been playing at Hunslet.
Fooking heck I am replying to myself now!

Not many Widnes fans post on here mate.But with the Widnes board down there is a few more than usual.This probably our best chance of winning against Leeds and we need the points too.

All depends on which Widnes turn, the one that throws the ball about has a decent chance but the one that just drives it up the middle will get battered.

It's sods law, last week we played under-strength Wigan and this week we have depleted Leeds - the two teams which probably have the best strength in depth and academy set ups in the league!

If we win, they will say its because of injuries and if we lose then we're just rubbish! Lol!

I know, no one seems to mention the countless injuries Widnes have it's all about the other teams.

I think you have a great chance of winning on Monday and I agree it depends which Widnes team turns up.
You have played some good rugby at times and have a few good players in your team.
Pity Brown is missing as he seems to make you tick better.
I`m sure Mr Hock will enjoy himself


One good thing for us is the youg lads in our team will want to prove they deserve a contract next year so should be a good game.

Chapylad I totally agree and can't underestimate the top youngsters either.You will also play a few players from Friday anyway, and your depth of quality is tremendous compared to Widnes.Hope is a good game and see you in a few weeks at Widnes, and unfortunately watching on Sky.This because I am working mate.

Hope you have your 3D glasses at the ready mate?
Good luck for the rest of the season after you have played us that is

It looks as if Hanbury isn't in the 17 - read Lulu's report on the main club website.

So. he'll be fit for Monday - good.