Great post matt , previous meetings count for nothing now. 1st v 2nd with a local rivalry to boot. Your forwards were fantastic last night and if we don't stop the go forward of Singleton and co , Parcell could have a field day from dummy half. May the best team win , hopefully all fans from every club can have a beer and a chat together .Safe trip to all fans making the journey , should be a cracker.

Quick one...anyone tell me which end of OT we have this year?

Back in the usual East Stand this year. Cas have the Stretford End (end near the tunnel)

If we're to win next week, we need parcell to play 80mins. Taking him off for burrow seems to take the edge off our attack every time. Throw rob on to run at the defence but don't take parcel off.

yep. which Is why I said it wouldn't shock to see burrow at 7. moon was largely anonymous last night again.

I disagree with this, Moon was busy last night keeping Sneeyd in check, mostly well done

it feels like you've said this every week about moving moon back to centre and playing burrow in the halves. But it's not going to happen, they've played together all year they're not gunna break up one of the most important combos in the side now. And to be honest, I really don't think burrow can do a job there anymore anyway. I know you don't like moon at 6, you mention it every week, and I would agree he is a better centre. But to me, with what we have, he is our best option there. McGuire plays much better along side moon, than he does with burrow or sutcliffe. And that's important.

Cas are rightfully favourites and if they beat us next week I will sincerely congratulate them , but this GF reminds me a bit like 2008 did saints go 23 games on the trot without defeat? and the week before they beat us 38-10 to get to Old Trafford first. In the build up to the final Saints fans were constantly reminded that when you're on a long winning run you are one win nearer to your next defeat . Its similar with Cas beating us how many times on the trot? they cant keep beating us in perpetuity and next week might end that run. They will be conscious of this too.

It's 8 I think now.

HMM interesting

Moon was playing at centre for most of the second half! Burrow was at halfback and Parcell at hooker, and our attack was pretty blunt in that formation.