I wouldn't. Achurch shouldn't be competing with Bailey. He should be a wide running 2nd rower, not a front rower.

Achurch would take Kirke's bench spot next week for me, I reckon Kirke made 4 hit ups last night.

if all fit for the playoffs barring Ward then....

Starting Props - Peacock & Leuluai
Sub Props - Singleton & Bailey
Starting 2nd Rows - Delaney & JJB
Loose Forward - Ablett

that leaves
Sub Back Row - Clarkson or Achurch

I think the last spot on the bench will probably go to Sutcliffe who will probably make way for the McGuire, Burrow, Sinfield trio at 6, 7 & 9.

couldn't agree more G. but kirke is undroppable

The only contribution of note that Bailey made last night was getting Blanche off the field which left a massive hole for Hall to run into for the first try.

Kirke's missed tackle for the second Catalan's try would see the likes of McShane out for several weeks - Kirke will be trotting out at the DW on Thursday!!

I agree on all points but, in fairness, it was Bailey's first game in a while, unlike the BFG who has no such excuses.

That was also Sutcliffe's poorest game since he got into the team.

I'd agree that this is our best pack come play off time if they are all fit

I would however envisage that our coach would pick Kirke before Singleton and also possibly choose Clarkson before Achurch should we make the final due to his defensive capabilities

Sad,but true.

I'm not so sure, who started at prop alongside Peacock against Catalans?

2013 Starting 13 appearances
Singleton = 8
Kirke = 3

Kirke will probably stay in IF our first choice 2nd Row (Delaney & JJB) have more troubles. That'll probably see Ablett stay at 2nd Row with Bailey or Singleton back at starting loose thus opening up the 4th prop spot on the bench.

Yes Kirke has been picked a lot this year, but that's largely down to not being injured* whilst other forwards were picking up injuries left, right and centre.

*yes I know the reply to this, he can't get injured if he doesn't do anything.

I think when we have everyone barring Ward back we'll see Bailey/Singleton at 13 again it seems to be a favourite of our Coach.
I'll also add even with all the injuries i wouldn't pick Kirke again its just ridiculous week in week out seeing the lack of impact he has.
Also looking at the last 2 games i think mentally Bjb is already at Warrington he's had a couple of shockers.

Can you see one of of JJB, Delaney or Ablett on the bench then?

BJB has had a very good spell prior to the last 2 games. 2 of his recent tries are in for try of the season (Wakey & Salford) as well as the great work for the Foster try vs London. It'll take more than 2 games in which a lot of the team look to have a bit of 'the calm before the storm' approach to say he's mentally gone to a club which we aren't even sure if true yet.

against london BJB looked a liability in defence though. every time the ball went in the air he looked hesitant and nervous

Wouldn't be the first time, he had a 'mare in the 2011 GF and dropped a bomb for Myler's try in last years GF too.

WRT your 1st question IF JJB and Delaney return at the same time it would be imo stupid to start both anyway when considering how long both have been out and the extent of their injuries.
As for Bjb its an opinon but with the play offs fast approaching and a quality player obviously not with it mentally or form wise how long do you gamble with him?
Imo and its just a suggestion IF he's no better v the Pies and the 1st play off game then it should be time to consider Duckworth now i know we'd have "he's only played 2 games ,Bjb's past etc etc" and so on but i'm not sure Bjb will regain enough confidence and form to be effective.

When the rumours of us signing Briscoe were discussed I was a lone voice on here saying he was better than BJB. Leeds fans thought he was better than Briscoe then but want to drop him for the playoffs now.

Lone would mean one. You were in a minority not lone. In fact I was the first on the thread to give the bigs thumbs up, so