Alex Sutcliffe was close to playing against Wakefield at home. Wasn't the plan for him playing Monday, but think he might have played against Doncaster. Maybe he might be drafted in for Monday now.

He isn't in the under 19s for tomorrow so I assume he's picked up an injury or playing on Monday?

Sam Hallas is back fit now I believe so he could possibly be drafted in for Monday. Lilley will probably play maybe Oldezki and JJR, also can Aston be recalled when we need him?

McDermott confirmed in press conference after the match that both Golding & Sutcliffe will miss Mondays game. Hinted at others being rested as 'carrying knocks'

Aston on a no recall loan. Maybe Hallas will get a game also.

Josh Walters will get a game now as well with injuries.

Wouldnt rest too many for Widnes as many can be rested on Friday against Doncaster, who shipped 80 to Toronto a couple of weeks ago

I would go with moon at fullback, as he has basically been attacking like a fullback anyway

Lilly in to the halves, Ward to centre

I havent seen much of Jack Walker, thought he was a 7? If he looks ready then maybe put him at centre or bench to start and switch a bit with moon

Would start Baldwinson and give Oledski his debut, as for the other props you would have to see who looks most tired over the weekend and rest him

It is an interesting point about resting players. Widnes should be an easy 2 points but if we mess around too much with the squad then I can see a repeat of what happened when we played London was it 3 seasons ago? Two points that might be important later in the season.

However I also agree it's very important to rest some players so we don't have too many players over worked going into the business end of the season. With Doncaster coming up I would also be inclined to use that as the game to rest players.

I would keep Moon at 6 as this is the key pivot position and so much of our attack is coming from him in that position. As I previously suggested in another thread Ward can cover one position and perhaps Cameron Smith the other (if fit) with Watkins to fullback. If we keep Watkins at the problem is who plays the key position of FB? I do not know enough about our young three-quarters to consider them.

In any event our attack must not be weakened on Monday and we can rest players against Doncaster.

I think we need to be careful not to rest too many on Monday especially having Golding, Sutcliffe, Keinhorst and Ablett missing.
Let's get the 2 points in the bag first and consider our position the following week.

100% correct. Players can be rested v Doncaster. Its important to pick these points up.

I notice Mikolaj has been named in 19s team for Saturday at Hudds along with Cameron Smith. Be interesting to see if they play or not.

I think Alex Sutcliffe is out injured at the moment. We may have to draft a young back for Monday. Im suprised nobody is mentioning Harry Newman the lad is a quality prospect 6 foot centre and pacy. Maybe a possible wing spot as a one off if needed. He is one of our most promising youngsters.

Alex Sutcliffe would have been my obvious choice also. Even with him it does mean moving the team around a little. Hence the reason why I mentioned Jack Walker, another that's named in tomorrow's under 19s squad. Personally I'm expecting maybe three to drop out of that.

Would love to see Jack Walker get a start, he looks to have something about him.

With regards Jack, it would have to be some change from the coaches for him to get picked. They told him start of season that he would have to reach X KG's before he got a sniff of a chance at first team. He has been on a eating and weights splurge since to build up, but still not close to that weight.

I agree, skills should be more important, but that was the stance. Would be good if changed.

I actually agree with Marty Gurr above, but would also add Hartley to this, who is more comfortable on the wing and fullback.

Think we should do all we can to keep Moon in the halves. Might not be possible on Monday by the looks of things though, unless we have abit of a reshuffle and stick Ward at centre.

Moon has scored in every game since the move to HB hasn't he?