Ferres doesn't look to be in the shape he was at Hudds. He still looks half a stone overweight and in some discomfort when walking, never mind running.

The referee for the big game will be James Child.

He owes us a performance, two years of mediocrity so far, not all his fault of course but a perfect place to show us what quality he has and there is no doubt he has it, he more than held his own in the international arena before he came to us. Certainly glad we have him on the bench and available for this.

I dont rate child but that said i can't think of a ref in SL i do rate so.....

Also, i find in the GF the ref is not so picky and lets the game flow more than regular season games.i can't recall a final where the ref has spoilt it blowing the pea out of his whistle.

Harshly sending off Ben Flower?

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We're doomed.

I thought I'd read somewhere that we've won eight of the last nine games where Child has been the ref.

Now that has to be a joke surely?
If anyone deserved sending off it was Flower.

Very salient point. A free flowing will obviously be to Cas's benefit.

I did go for Cas by 10, I'll now go for Cas by 20.

Weather is important. Think if it's wet that'll help Leeds rather than Cas. At present only 20% chance of rain on Saturday evening according to the Met Office.

So far then, the ref will work in Cas' favour so will the weather, not really any point in the Rhinos even stepping on the pitch. We should all save our money & watch something else on Saturday night, Strictly anyone or X Factor?

I don't hold much hope, so my plan is to enjoy myself as much as possible before the game.

Called this a few months ago. He's consistently had high profile games this year usually reffed by Bentham or Thaler. I think weve had him 9 times this year, won 8.

bookmarked.