That`s probably not a bad call JR.
Why oh why does JJB get a slot?

This or Sutty 6 with Tui on bench with Sutty going second row later.

The problem with the likes of JJB in the squad is that Furner - like most coaches to be fair - will almost always opt for experience. Its the coach's safety blanket. Just like with a toddler the only thing to do to stop them using it is take it away.

The hardest part for players, as the autumn of their careers approach, is knowing when it’s time to stop, with JJB and Ablett they have been part of the fabric of a great trophy laden side, rightly or wrongly, it seems these trojans decide themselves when the boots must hang. It’s not football, players like these have earned this right, as fans we watch the fading embers disappear, and deep down we crave new blood, new talent, but the process takes time in rugby league.

It's a bit of a dilemma: fans don't want to see the mid-career journeymen dropped into the roles either. They'd much prefer the youngest talent dropped straight in. Not a recipe for short term success though and fans soon lose patience, usually with the coach.

I agree with this in general and think that JJB has been a bit self indulgent wanting to achieve 20 years but if the club were daft enough to go along with it then in some ways you can't blame him. I recall in an interview he referred to Steve Menzies' 20 year career and I think that is his motivation (to match it or even beat it).
In Ablett's case I am hopeful that he can still make a meaningful contribution and think that some of his jaded performances last year were down to being flogged and often playing busted. I know players regularly play with knocks but in his case I think an accumulation of injuries meant that he was nowhere near his best. If he can get back fit then he could still be an asset if used carefully.

Cameron Smith has confirmed on his Instagram he returns tomorrow.

Relegation rival Wigan have won tonight, this puts even more pressure on both teams to get a win tomorrow.

Walker
Briscoe
Sutcliffe
Newman
Handley

McLelland
Myler

Cuthbertson
Parcell
Oledzki
Smith
Trout
Merrin

Dwyer
Tui
Singleton
Donaldson

How $hit a 17 is that? Personally wouldn’t have Watkins anywhere near at the minute, so Sutty in purely for his defence (not that he’s great). I think we’ll get beat again, and no doubt Magsy will show us up.

Mclelland confirmed as being in the u19s.

Missed a tackle for opening and has gone off injured. Leg strapped and limping heavily.

Good first half that, could have been ahead by a few more aswell if we had kept out composure better

Tui having his best game in a leeds shirt

Similar to Huddersfield hiwever we have had ti wirk a bit harder and Hull kr way better than Huddersfield was in first half, they will respond in second half and that's where we struggle to handle sides.

Good to see tui playing better. Long may it continue