Thinked I'd be a bit ed at being called sencond string personally, how the hell are the younger lads supposed to get experience ....they are part of the 1st team squad... not reserve players (no disrespet intended to those players). Still think if you have a squad of 25 then these are the times it should be utilised whether that would on Friday or Monday.

There has to be some rotation, unless Hull also agree to put exactly the same team out as well!!



I'd say using 22 players in the two games would be enough. Introduce a couple of younger players against Salford, maybe giving Carvell/Wood a rest. V Anderson to start perhaps.



Then see what the squad is like after that.



Should be aiming to put the first team against Hull. If that means, having to rest a couple of players, then fair enough. It is always a risk trying to manage the squad to win 2 games over the Easter period. We'd have no chance 2 seasons back, but I expect 2 wins now.

Whats the point of having a squad and not using it?



We have brought back Mitch, Blythe and Tyke for Easter so would expect them to see some action.



I would also like to see Penny and Vinne given game time against Salford.

Smith has said that he has called back the three players on dual registration with Leigh to prevent them playing for Leigh on Friday. He then said this means that they can play for us on Monday if needed, otherwise he will allow them to return to Leigh. This suggests a full srrength side in both games barring injuries - but certainly one on Friday. The young lads will be used as backup on Monday if required.

i think Tony has pulled them 3 back from leigh because they play in france on friday and dont return until sunday. This would be no good for us if we were to need them on monday.

Very good point!

so your saying we rest briers for both games and put our best centre on the bench?

King?

King's starting.

Ian Millward (in his previews on Sportinglife.com) says a bug has swept the camp this week - hopefully nothing too serious. I know this affected Briers but hopefully nobody else.

Full team for friday ,, give briers half a game so hes ready for monday

Hope we do get the dual lads back on Monday they have been absolutely brilliant for us.