Wardys future playing career comes first and foremost, as I'm sure the coaching staff appreciate. If they have any doubt, then he won't step on the paddock. A player of his ilk and mindset plays and hits well well above his weight and physical stature. Hope he makes a complete recovery and features internationally.

If he misses outs then even more so now I hope he becomes captain and gets to lead us into a future GF and lift the trophy, would be a very special moment after what he's been through.

That would be perfect.

One of the moments that stuck in my head from the 2015 post match celebrations was Ward on crutches stood with Walters holding the trophy in front of the Leeds fans knowing had Ward not been injured Walters wouldn't have even played that night.

Seem to remember it was Cas fans, kicking up the most stink about that, wanting the RFL to ban him and for him to be jailed.
Not so funny now is it.

Shenton picked up a groin injury. If he misses the game. Opens a spot in the 19.....Just saying.

For Andy Lynch???

Shame for that guy he's missed out.

Leeds must be feeling so confident if Zak and Shenton miss the game. We will need the biggest game from our forwards all season as our backs may struggle.

I'm sure that Cas will mange to scrape together a side

It'll be interesting to see how the bookies call it after the final squads are confirmed. I was looking forward to a good game on Friday night and I still am. I think it will take a massive effort to overturn the form book between the 2 sides this season, but I wouldn't bet against Leeds in a final

Now forecasting rain all day saturday, just to put the cherry on the cake

Definitely improves our chances we can't deny that but still be tough as you've produced with players missing before like Wigan away a few weeks back.

Think they'll get Shenton out there especially if Hardaker is out just for his experience and leadership if nothing else.