Rumour from Sunday that Douglas will have to retire due to the thumb injury. Forwards next year; expect Boyer to return to France, Lannon to Widnes, Gee to Bulls; I would expect at least 3 new props. Tangata to re-sign? I would think that this is the last season for Larroyer. I wouldn't have Kavanagh go around again

Injured

Water carrier while the teams winning..

Hamstring injury since the Sheffield game and since then the spine of the team have all being going well so no need for changes to the 1,6 and 7 slots until your forced to.

We’ve been unlucky with injuries this year in a number of positions but so far it’s hardly affected the spine.

That in itself is a surprise as especially Keyes and Woody rarely go through a full season without lengthy spells injured.

Rugby League is a squad / team game and that’s the viewpoint to have rather than looking at any one player, in that sense rather than sitting in the stand Widdop is coming back from injury and part of the final squad of players as we enter the run in to the end of the season and who knows what part he’s yet to play before the last game is played?

Same now could be said of the returning Fairbank and Gee. Difficult to drop anyone after winning 3 on the trot.

Absolutely. Gee is still a little way off with his thumb but Finn does like Bob in the team so I expect to see him back sooner rather than later.

The pack is a slightly different approach than the halves in as much to keep them fresh and be playing without an injury Bob coming back along with Barber it gives Finn some options to rotate rather than drop them if required.

As before it’s back to the squad concept and again as before it’s the first time in a long time we have a little strength and depth with players that are giving it a real go at the moment entering a crucial part of the season where as others are struggling with injuries.

Things can quickly change is this game and just hope we get a bit of luck on the injury front and can keep it going.