Does anyone remember what happened to Wire in 2012? They played London the week before the cup final and ended up losing 62-18 or something to that effect. If my memory serves me correctly they put out a weakened side, so I don't think we should go down the same path. I'd say rest some of the older players (Peacock) and blood some youngsters but don't go overboard. Because, y'know, more points and winning the league an' all.

For mine we should recall all our loan players and put them in the team for next week and rest a majority of our senior players.

Give the kids a run out, you never know they might just grab a win.

Great opportunity to see how Handley goes at LC with Moon at SO



Hardaker, Hall, Peacock, Sinfield, Burrow, Ablett and Kylie must be rested IMO. They are critical for the chances of lifting the elusive CC.

Would agree re Hanley getting a chance, thought last week against Bradford was the ideal opportunity however we went for two back rowers!

Please, feel free to re-call those with us at London, they are abysmal, certainly without a future at Leeds.

Leeds would have to do something fairly spectacular to lose next weekend, playing with kids or not.

Final team will be same as yesterday barring injuries , i have no doubt that is our best 17

As for next week a whole host will be rested and the game will become an even money match as was the Bradford game, Cas play Thurs so can't see Mac giving them advantage of fresher players if they go through

There's no point putting the first teamers out. They've got a cup final next week and don't want to get an injury and miss it, so their intensity will drop off, as well as risking those with niggles we need fit for the final & playoffs.

Give the young lads a chance. They're not getting picked next weekend so they've nothing to lose and everything to gain from going out & giving it 110% to show the coach & the fans that they're ready for SL.

Only exception is those first teamers either can't be replaced or who need some game time to build up match fitness and be in contention for the final.

Zak Hardaker
Tom Briscoe
Ash Handley
Joel Moon
Ryan Hall
Liam Sutcliffe
Ben White
Brad Singleton
Paul Aiton
Ryan Bailey
Mitch Achurch
Chris Clarkson
Stevie Ward

Robbie Ward
Rob Mulhern
Ian Kirke
Josh Walters

By all accounts Handley was responsible for his own non-appearance in the Bulls game. If he's recovered favour with McDermott then he would be an obvious choice vs London.

And the reason ?

Id make minimal changes for the London game, create some momentum and make sure our game plan is up to scratch for the final

Id rest Kylie if he picked up a knock yesterday and id drop Kirke and Sutcliffe who made no impact off the bench yesterday, Id bring in Singleton Achurch and Walters to make a claim for a place in the final

Similarly, if you can't see the problems in Aiton's game then IMO you should start watching a simpler game.

His passing is awful at times. I can recognise that whilst also recognising the better elements of his game. Can I keep watching?