Of the people missing two are suspended, One is one a long term loan deal, Walker/Myler only one plays, Holroyd/Mustapha again only one plays - Newman/Sutcliffe/Briscoe/Fusitua only 3 out of 4 play. Johnson wouldn't play if Dwyer/Leeming fit. In reality only 6.

I agree with that and thought the same thing.
I suppose what`s been said is that some of the other players listed would be playing as cover for the 6 if fit.

Now we know that we have no further suspensions this week, and assuming we do sign Hardaker, I'd go with:

Hardaker
Tindall
Mellor
Broadbent
Handley
Sinfield
Leeming
Oledzki
Dwyer
Prior
Martin
Gannon
Smith

Donaldson
Thompson
O'Connor
Mustapha

Think it's time to give Max a rest, he needs to consolidate his learning. As soon as Austin or Sezer are available the same applies to young Sinfield.

I would agree with that 17 Batley.
Is Tindall fit to play?

Id put Martin at Centre over Mellor, thought he went ok on Friday when moved there

Perfectly happy with that too. I put Mellor there as I think Martin is the better back rower and I think the game will be won and lost in the forwards.

He can but pity the poor sod who has to drag Hardaker out the Skyrack

I’d rather play Simpson than Mellor though. We need to still look ahead and Simpson will be buzzing and wanting to keep his unexpected run in the team going. Mellor offers nothing more at centre imho…..

KR have lost Linnett to a 12 week injury. I expect a youthful team to come to Headingley on Friday with them having the CC Semi final week after, not worth losing more players to injury / suspension / HIA.

We should be looking to put a solid performance in and score some points/ boost morale with another win

In a way I hope so because we desperately need the points. I certainly couldn't see our current decimated line up coping with them at anything like full strength. Just can't recall Tony Smith playing weakened teams before big games before.

I was told last night Austin was having his final assessment Thurs and would play if he passes.

Agree, It would be a great win but seems highly unlikely. We have not been able to rest anyone in this 4 game
Period, had golden point in game 1 and now have 17 year olds backing up for 3 or 4 in a row. I think there is a good chance we will hit the wall. A win would be a fantastic way for the prophet to sign off as interim head coach.

We’re winning this one. Get your sen’s down. Hardaker to score the winner amongst rapturous scene’s and then a pitch invasion to hoist him aloft….!

I’ve been quite impressed with O’Connor the last couple of outings he’s had. Always busy and around the ball and seems to have put some size on too. Good to see him get a run.

It’s Leeds v HKR, not Melchester Rovers…

The drama, the theatre. I’m more excited about this game than TranmereRovers vs Accrington Stanley…!

Headingly capacity is 21k. How close can we get to that to welcome Zak and Rohan.come on, we all need a lift!

Another reason to add to the list to not go.

Whats station numbers for Radio Leeds?

Student curtain raiser for Zaks return. At least somebody at the club has a sense of humour.

Go digital man. Move with the times …lol…
And more likely to be on BBC radio Humber than Leeds as the city has better things to listen to than a cat getting strangled

Walker, Fusitua, Newman, Sutcliffe, Sezer, Bentley, Tetevano, Myler, Mellor, Holroyd, Briscoe, Johnson missing for Friday v HKR.

20 man squad named and provision is there to recall Edwards if necessary.

Walker
Fusitua
Newman
Sutcliffe
Briscoe
Myler
Sezer
Holroyd
Johnson
Tetevano
Mellor
Bentley

Just a Loose Forward short of a decent starting 13 that!

I see Oli Field is in the squad as well. Is he a stand off or more of a forward now? I know he's unlikely to play but it would be quite something to have junior versions of Sinfield, O'Connor, Gannon and Field in the same team.....

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