Read what I wrote again, did I say any game was going to be easy?

But yes, I absolutely am saying there's games we can afford to leave one or two players out. Nothing wrong with that. It may be week 2, that doesn't mean we can't think about what lies ahead. I'm on about potentially changing one or two players, not changing the whole team for the under 18s. We have a big squad with depth, I can't see a problem with using it

I'm not saying we absolutely should, just....it's something to think about. I wouldn't mind either way

However, when that superstar replacement for McNally that you kept mentioning arrives, we should definitely put him straight in the team....

Ah the old, ive realised im wrong so ill try make up some other rubbish to keep the arguement going tactic

Im happy to be proved wrong but can you please point out where i said there wil be a "superstar replacement for McNally"? Ill wait

We're the new boys in this league and, in my opinion, definitely shouldn't be in the business (after one game) of picking out 'easier' fixtures to 'rest' players in. My recollection of Swinton is that they are team of hard nuts who would definitely respond to their coach, showing them our team list and telling them that, "they've rested a few 'cos they think you're rubbish". As a newly promoted team we should be going with whatever side our coach thinks is best for any particular match, however poorly that club may have performed in their opening fixture.

for what it's worth I doubt there will be changes, other than for any knocks/ injuries.

There is a big difference between respecting the opposition and managing your resources accordingly.

Swinton are a tough side who will more than likely mix it. Therefore yes we should have a strong line up. I think experienced heads like Webster, Flanagan and Crossley will prove their value in games like these.

That said, I can also see the point that we have a large squad and we can rotate sensibly to protect some of our key strike players. We should be able to beat this side with a second string... that's not being big headed but being honest when you look at the strength in our squad. If we can't then we might as well pack up now and give up.

For me, I'd be looking to bring back in Storton and Magrin. If Olsi is true (not seen it confirmed officially anywhere yet) then he may be in with a shout too. I get the feeling Magrin is carrying a knock as I seem to remember reading somewhere that he was a late drop out.

The short turn around between Swinton and Sheffield surely means that some rotation will be needed if not in this game, then in the next?

I’m sure everyone will get their chance, it’s a long old season and we’ve seen how it can take its toll. At the moment though I’m in the camp that thinks we need to be building some consistency. I’m also sure Kear is keen to make 1st team jerseys something to be earnt not given away because someone “needs a turn”.

I predict the exact same 19 this weekend with maybe a slight change in the starters.

Correct. Squad is exactly as it was last week.
Which makes me think Kear went with those players tactically rather than injuries forcing his hand.

Well I expect if Peltier, Bustin or Wilson were fit it might look a bit different - I guess we'll never know.

As for this week I think the main conundrum for Kear will be if he decides to bring Magrin into the 17 or not or whether to swap Hallas and Wood around.

It's a bit strange that we've signed that lad on loan from Toronto but he's not in the 19. Is it just because we've not signed him in enough time to get him registered for Sunday's game do you think?

Swinton have 5 in from Wigan

It's a shame that the one of those that's on loan rather than DR (so they can include 5 instead of 4) is a halfback. It means he'll play instead of Oscar Thomas. We could have done with Thomas playing so we could maybe recoup one of the games his utter shtness lost us.

Likely to be another tough game this week. Hopefully, the weather will be better than last week as I think a drier track will help our performance