To be fair this only really happens when we are struggling for props. As we have 6 frontline props I would imagine that he wouldn't be needed and could be used more effectively out wide.

however the forward pack is used this season, its good to see plenty of versatility there.

I know we mostly all said it last season but i really see no need to flog Kylie and JP this year and keep them fresh for the really big games.

With the starting back-row consisting of....
- JJB
- Delaney
- Ablett

and then Ward on the bench who I think will still be used in the same role as last year of second row subsitute and then Clarkson waiting in the wings. I do expect Achurch to end up fighting for a prop position with the ability to switch to back-row if need be for injuries.

I think the fowards/bench will look like this at the start of the year (injuries permitting)

8 - Leuluai
9 - Burrow
10 - Peacock
11 - JJB
12 - Delaney
13 - Ablett

14 - Ward
15 - Kirke
16 - Bailey
17 - McShane

The question mark is over the final bench spot and whether or not McDermott goes for a hooker or another big guy.........yes I know that sounds wrong.

Is there a pitch inspection planned for the game?

I would expect Ward to certainly feature but isnt he going to miss the first few weeks due to the injury?

I would also expect Achurch to be somewhere in the 17.I do hope McShane gets more of a look in this season.

Has the million pound pitch suffered further damage due to having to contest with a thin layer of snow?

Club yesterday said it would be fine.....

Is that another way of saying the million pound pitch will be fine because they don't expect the game to be a proper contest?

Even for you, on a Friday afternoon, this is very poor trolling.

It's Bradford's cup final

Hence why we didn't beat them yesterday. We can't beat them in finals. Never have done......