I just don't understand JJB at prop. I know its early season, but this would be an ideal game to give one of Yates/Mulhern a run. If BM has any intention on actually giving these lads a go he should start as he means to go on, otherwise we'll be halfway into the season before anyone gets a chance.

I would go with the same team more or less. With the only difference tinkering with JJB/Singleton, and what to do with Burrow and Aiton. Other than that the only issue is whether he perseveres with Achurch.

I still would like to see McGuire and Sutcliffe together at halfback, but no he won't change that.

I'd play Mulhearn or Yates instead of JJB also, but to be fair to him he's more suited to playing up the middle now than the back row IMO, and he was pretty good against KR on Sunday by all accounts, but if prop his now his position then I'd say Delaney, Mulhearn and Yates should be in front of him, but it's not daftest decision BM has ever made.

Re : Sinfield at hooker. I'd go with that too, however it's clear BM likes his starting hooker to be a strong physical defender, and I think he views the hooking role more as a defensive one, and not at attacking one. I'ts one of the reasons he didn't rate McShane, and Hood and it's also the reason that I doubt Robbie Ward will get that much game, and to be honest unless he adds on some size I doubt he'll have a future at Leeds under the current regime.

JJB at prop has probably been determined by the squad Mac has given himself.

kylie and cuthbertson did 3 stints each against KR. So JP is only option now for big minutes/larger stints, so JJB is plugging a hole. Not saying its right, but thats probably the logic behind it.

Delaney back for Round 3 apparently, so likely Achurch to make way.

Against KR he got the token last ten minutes in one stint.

Why can Singleton not do big minutes?

I wouldn't know. haven't seen it as of yet!

Referee is Tim Roby.

It was Hicks when they first announced it Frosties?/

It still is Hicks on the RFL site with Roby down for Wakey/HKR.

Hows the weather looking for Friday?

wet.very wet