He would probably be fit again the week after like last year

interesting.I've backed them every week so far too, probably why i am doing as badly this year as Leeds are in SL

You mean when he missed the next weeks game?

Poor taste.

Leeds have scored only 156 points in SL, averaging less than 16 points per game. In last 2 games only scored 10 in each. Amazingly, Wigan have second lowest total with 186. hull are playing with lots of movement on attack added to their power, I can't see how Leeds can restrict hull to less than 20 and expect they will get well over 30. Therefore i am likely to bet big on hull. This may be the only way to get Leeds going this season, as whenever I do this it usually means Leeds produce an Unexpected display. If only 15 first teamers are available, Fc could get 50. Taylor and watts worry me as a platform, they are both young mobile and in case of watts have real pace. If they get on top with houghton, it could be grim.

I don't share your optimism. Too many false dawns. The pack has been pretty dominant in most games, even the Widnes debacle they were making yards. Bowden has also impressed this year.

Poor weather forecast for Friday - so I will go with a Leeds or Hull win - 20-16

Bowden is another one who I think could go far. I hope your forecast is correct. These days though we lack a bloke with a bent nose and protruding forehead to run the show on a wet night.

You are right about Taylor and Watts, but what has really improved for us this year is what happens when they come off. Last year Paea and Watts would set a platform but the replacements were pretty toothless. This year Josh Bowden has arguably outshone the two starters, and Chris Green has played his part too. That said if we rack up anything like 50 I'd be shocked. I'm expecting a tight one.

I am following many on here and trying to get my negative view in early doors. Leeds have to start playing better some time, but think we have planned to peak for the 8's. Unfortunately, it looks like being the wrong 8's. I predict Batley will see Leeds at their best in August and could kop for a real towelling.

Batley in August, why not, it's years since I have been to that ground. It will make a pleasant change to slogging over the hill to Wigan , saints etc etc.

Don't underestimate the slope!