It reminds me of 2004. He dropped Adamson at the same stage and people were saying the same about JJB.

And last week when we played Wakefield.

I think we can go without Bailey he gives away too many penalties. Dropping him would give him a kick up the ar$e

Yes but what was the final outcome in '04?

both!

Fair enough. I think it would be stupid to go with 2 props. We got away with it against a Wakefield side who were already on the beach, but I can't see us doing it against Saints.

Personally I would praise Tony Smith for making such a brave decision, it could be one of these decisions that could take us to Old Trafford. No doubt if we don't win the Smith bashers will be on here straight away

Then again, I don't get paid to pick the team!

Maybe Thackray has not been selected due to his ball retention. You dont want too much dropped ball in games like these

I think he will go with the same team as the Wakefield game.

I think he'll go with the same team as the Wakefield game too. And I think that's the correct thing to do.

Why do you think that G1?

From side-stepping try-scoring hero to squad-dropping also ran zero.

What's happened to Mr T's season ?

Because Thackray cost us 3 points on the run in with vital handling errors. At the Wakey game everyone earned the right to retain their jersey.

Bailey shouldn't get near a 1st team jersey again this year.

I do not expect us to win this game by taking on Saints pack so a lack of front rowers aint no biggie.

same side as wakey ....end of
18th man, hall