Not as insulting as McDermott saying clubs like Featherstone have no place in Super League.

It's just a bit sad,that with an interesting game to discuss, there are some fans who just want to engage in low-level trolling. Isn't it?

Id like to see Leilua play as I think it would add a bit of interest to the game especially as he would be up against Barber who is a bit of a grub and would probably be trying to get a rise out of him for the full 80. To be honest I can't see Fev risking him especially on a pitch that is going to be like running in treacle.

Ignorant, ridiculous and insulting. You said it.

It was an ignorant, ridiculous and insulting post. Are you defending it?

I get the impression from what McDermott has said that Leilua would be considered fit to play by any normal standards but given he's had one hamstring twinge on a muddy pitch he just doesn't want to risk another when we're probably not far away from the grounds drying up. Especially when he can slot Hellewell in, who probably isn't really a centre these days on a quick surface but is fine in that position in the mud.

Looking at where they have lined up both Leilua and Barber have played right centre I think so Leilua would likely be up against Arundel?

Phantom horseman are those initials because of your acidic nature ?
If none of the 4 mentioned play then all the more chance for Fax, but it would not be a surprise to see at least one of them in the 17. Say what you like, it would not be the first time
‘Gamesmanship’ if you prefer that word has been used to try and disrupt the opposing teams selection.

Of course i'm defending it. It's just one poster's personal observation. Calm down.

Based on form alone I can’t see anything but a Featherstone win , Halifax as I’ve mentioned before have only managed to play well in very short spells and with the quality Featherstone have we will be punished. This month will be very difficult with Featherstone twice and Leigh who have comfortably beaten our preseason predicted playoff rivals in Bradford and York. I would say up to now we have contributed to our own demise and would be happier to walk away from the game knowing the other team beat us rather than we beat ourselves. I predict the Grix out mantra will return on March the 22nd .

Yes, I will say what I like, I have made it clear exactly why your post was ridiculous and you're clearly too proud to back down.

So I'll simply repeat: it was an interview [ion a subscription channel for Rovers fans[/i which merely provided an update on three long-term injured players, plus one who the club has been treading carefully with. The idea that it was some sort of gamesmanship is daft, none of these guys have played since at least the Leigh game. As I stated above, there's a chance Leilua might play, so no it wouldn't be a surprise to see him in the 17, especially as he was in our 21-man squad last week.

I have read reports that Knowles, Worthington, Gee and Woodburn-Hall might be missing due to injury, presumably you think that those reports are gamesmanship to disrupt Fev's preparation?

And I was challenging it, because it was wrong, and that's how forums work. Calm down.

I think Fev must be favourites but I'd expect the game to be close, in the last two weeks on boggy surfaces Fev have struggled to pull away from two teams that are predicted to be in the relegation mix but were really up for the task and defended with determination. If the pitch is poor again I'd expect a low-scoring game with perhaps one or two scores in it.