I, like other, am a big fan of Wheeler, so I ceertainly wouldn't mind him being picked. I agree with what you say, but if I were coach I'd probably err on the side of caution and stick with Meli at centre.

T'is. I think if Royce is bold with his selection planning for next year, we could see some very exciting attack for the Saints.

The only thing that gives me hope for this Saturday is the fact that we're "due a win" against them and the exertions of winning the cup may catch up with them. I'm afraid I just feel that the McGuire smarts are keeping them one step ahead of us at the moment.

Is Puletua fit for this one?

No official word, but we're hopeful of him lining up.

If he's not we might as well field the reserves and focus on week 2.

Did everyone forget the absolute stormer that Wheeler had against Wigan at the start of the season before he got injured in the game? I would gladly give him the "back on the bench" jersey.

Also would people rather TP started or came off the bench in this game? Its a straight choice between him and LMS for me, but i think LMS will get the start.

1.Wellens
2.Makinson
3.Shenton
4.Meli
5.Foster
6.Pryce
7.Lomax
8.Graham
9.Roby
10.LMS
11.Soliola
12.Flannery
13.Wilkin

Subs: TP, Clough, Moore and Wheeler.

Yep, would be an unwinnable game like Warrington in the play-offs last year with Smith/Wilkin in the halves.

Why bother turning up? It's not as if this is some sort of sporting contest where teams can have off days or play above themselves or something like that.

Not sure why Royce would risk putting Meli on the wing? He has been outstanding at centre for us, and we all know that dealing with kicks is his main weakness which will be targeted by Wigan (and be a big risk of repeat sets/conceding tries) if he was there. Makinson has played very well this season, can finish a try, has pace and most importantly is quite safe under the high ball.

Providing all are fit, my 17 for Sunday would be:

Wellens
Foster
Shenton
Meli
Makinson
Pryce
Lomax
Graham
Roby
LMS
Soliola
Flannery
Wilkin

Moore
Clough
TP
Wheeler/Eastmond

I agree. Sport would be much easier if the winners were crowned at the start of the year rather than the end. It would save so much money.

With the positivity on this page i think we might as well stop posting and focus on next season then by march the following season.

Where in the play offs and anything can happen......Trust in Mr Simmons.

if all fit i would go with 1 wellens 2 makinson 3 shenton 4 meli 5 gardner 6 gaskell 7 lomax 8 graham 9 roby 10 tony p 11 moore 12 sia 13 wilkin 14 pryce 15 clough 16 lms 17 flannery

Ok my personal choice taking accout of the resality that Royce will not drop Wellens for eastmond and gaskell will not get a game.

Wellens
Foster
Meli
Shenton
Makinsdon
Lomax
Pryce
Graham
Roby
TP
Sia
Moore
Wilkin

LMS
Clough
Flannery
Wheeler