Leeds by 38

I do believe he will have been signed to drive some competition in the front row as a bit of a prospect signing. Looking at preseason game performances he probably sits 5th.

I don’t either, we needed size and fitness in the pack. And Jenkins has size and pace for second row and prop.
Gannon starts for me, Bentley bench at best. Lisone same depend on Sinfield Oconnor fitness.

I'd start Gannon in place of Bentley who doesn't seem to have featured much in preseason, perhaps he's carrying a knock? Then I'd put Jenkins on the bench. If we start and play with the intensity I expect, we should go well here.

Connor
Ecw
Handley
Newman
Hall

Croft
Frawley

Oledski
Ackers
Palasia
Mcdonnell
Gannon
Smith

Jenkins
Holroyd
Bentley
O'connor

Pretty much as Emagdnim has it i think except I reckon Bentley starts with gannon bench. Is O'connor confirmed fit? Could be sinfield added to bench if not. I'm intrigued by jack at hooker I confess.

Hope so.
If not I'd put in lisone and try beat them up in the middle.

I like Gannons skills more early game with a work horse to come on when other team bring on their bigger players

It is my preference for Gannon to start but was of the view that Bentley would get the nod. Not sure if Bentley has a niggle, hence why he hasn't featured much.

I've not seen much of Jenkins but it is a shoot out between him and Lisone, unless they select both and use neither O'Connor or Sinfield.

There was rumour that O'Connor would be fit but this has yet to be confirmed and even if he was, would BA throw him straight in when Sinfield has filled in well. Guess he will do so, if Sinfield isn't fully fit.

Don’t think we’ll see ECW till at least round 2

Shame.
Wakefield is good game to throw him in and see what he can do

It says a lot for the "on paper" strengths of the 24 squad v the 25 squad, that even allowing for our current injury absentees I don't have a clear idea what our best team would be. If O’Connor isn't fit I wonder if he might go really big on the bench and pick Holdroyd, Lisone, Jenkins and Gannon. Bentley could spell Ackers at hooker if needed, and McDonnell could move to centre if we have an injury in the 3 quarters.

If everyone in the 21 man squad is available and fit to play I’d personally go with.

1.Connor
2. ECW
3. Newman
4.Handley
5.Hall
6.Croft
7. Frawley
8. Oledzki
9. Ackers
10. Palasia
11. Bentley
12. McDonnell
13. Smith


14. O’Connor
15. Lisone
16. Gannon/ Holroyd
17. Jenkins

I personally think Arthur will go with Edgell or Lumb over ECW after his pre game comments this week

I also wouldn’t be rushing to play both Gannon and Holroyd given their injury records it’s a long season ahead