Haha. I saw he was 18th man at the weekend. I like his commitment but he's behind a few now surely. If we wanted to rest Donaldson and Lawrence for instance I'd be looking at the likes of Waine, Peposhi and Mason first.

[quote="Bullseye":261yr65m]Haha. I saw he was 18th man at the weekend. I like his commitment but he's behind a few now surely. If we wanted to rest Donaldson and Lawrence for instance I'd be looking at the likes of Waine, Peposhi and Mason first.[/quote:261yr65m] And Bailey Liu.

Think we might see a couple of changes, don’t think he will risk Keyes, maybe rest Lawerence. Agree we need Ott on the bench after Souters superhuman effort. Maybe Waine or Liu to come in on the bench, and give Armitage a run out.

We do have good quality options, which is unheard of for us in recent times. I think Nobby will be using the squad. Ott is an obvious swap. Armitage if fit, would like to see him play. We know what Hallas is about, but Waine is possibly ahead of him.

We definitely do not need to be playing Keyes to death - we know he is susceptible to injury and we have a few options - I'm sure Nobby will be looking to rotate where possible.

I'd expect Donaldson, Lawrence, Keyes and Gill to be rested with Waine, Mason, Ott and Armitage to come in to replace them.

[quote="dddooommm":2c1761ef]I'd expect Donaldson, Lawrence, Keyes and Gill to be rested with Waine, Mason, Ott and Armitage to come in to replace them.[/quote:2c1761ef] Id be stunned if all those players are rested as that is every ounce of leadership we have barring lilley id expect to see it more staggered

From what we've seen, London has barely even got a team at the moment. Providing we don't fall in love with ourselves after last Sunday, we should beat them quite handily. As for changes, the whole point of having a first-team squad is to be able to rotate the team. We ought to be resting a few and bringing in Armitage, Waine, Lui and Ott. It's a long season in the Champ, plus we have the 1895 and Challenge Cups as well.

[quote="paulwalker71":1enh395c]From what we've seen, London has barely even got a team at the moment. Providing we don't fall in love with ourselves after last Sunday, we should beat them quite handily. As for changes, the whole point of having a first-team squad is to be able to rotate the team. We ought to be resting a few and bringing in Armitage, Waine, Lui and Ott. It's a long season in the Champ, plus we have the 1895 and Challenge Cups as well.[/quote:1enh395c] Agreed, but it's about finding that balance between keeping the squad fresh with no disruption and making too many changes that it affects fluidity and momentum.

I have a vague memory of some rules restricting the number of hours/matches players can play in the course of a season. Has that rule become active for this season? If this is the case it makes a lot of sense to use our big squad and rotate who is playing from the very beginning of the season, otherwise we'll reach the end of the season and our most important players will have used up their hours.

[quote="bull on a canary":1kcuai1o]I have a vague memory of some rules restricting the number of hours/matches players can play in the course of a season. Has that rule become active for this season? If this is the case it makes a lot of sense to use our big squad and rotate who is playing from the very beginning of the season, otherwise we'll reach the end of the season and our most important players will have used up their hours.[/quote:1kcuai1o] That happened to Souter last season if I remember, not sure if it's age related and affects younger players below a certain age 21 or 22?

It was only a recommendation last season and not enforceable. This season it has come into force.

Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.

Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.

[quote="The Phantom Horseman":24la4ybv]Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.[/quote:24la4ybv] If this is true, will this be for away games as well?

[quote="The Phantom Horseman":24la4ybv]Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.[/quote:24la4ybv] If this is true, will this be for away games as well?

Looking at the weather for the weekend, sleet, cold breeze and temperature's that feel -3. Summer Rugby is back!

What's the prognosis on Keyes? Noble said not serious which in the past has meant we wont see him in a Bulls shirt again.

[quote="The Phantom Horseman":1pq4i24c]Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.[/quote:1pq4i24c] Where is this? This hasnt been reported by the club?

[quote="The Phantom Horseman":1pq4i24c]Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.[/quote:1pq4i24c] Where is this? This hasnt been reported by the club?

[quote="dddooommm":1z2h94fm]Looking at the weather for the weekend, sleet, cold breeze and temperature's that feel -3. Summer Rugby is back![/quote:1z2h94fm] Yes the forecast not looking good, a day for big forwards, if only we had under seat heating! Will probably have an impact on the attendance, would have to be very loyal to travel up from London for this game.

Squad on rfl website. No Okunbor but Keyes, Souter, Donno all named in 21 man squad.

[quote="Bull Mania":1hup3x7u]Squad on rfl website. No Okunbor but Keyes, Souter, Donno all named in 21 man squad.[/quote:1hup3x7u] Think he picked up a knock during the game against Castleford. London have only named 16 players according to RFL website

[quote="Ckt2487":spgt8jj7]Think he picked up a knock during the game against Castleford. London have only named 16 players according to RFL website[/quote:spgt8jj7] 18 man squad now. Plenty of unknown names who I assume were trialists who have signed pro deals. I'd go with: Holmes Taufua Blake Armitage Gill Meadows Lilley Bayliss-Brow Souter Scurr Gee Fulton Donaldson --- Waine Pele Michael Ott Keyes, Lawrence, Hallas and Liu to miss out.

Brian Noble's preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqbV4I8re-c

Brian Noble's preview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqbV4I8re-c

[quote="dddooommm":18tzoo1i]18 man squad now. Plenty of unknown names who I assume were trialists who have signed pro deals. I'd go with: Holmes Taufua Blake Armitage Gill Meadows Lilley Bayliss-Brow Souter Scurr Gee Fulton Donaldson --- Waine Pele Michael Ott Keyes, Lawrence, Hallas and Liu to miss out.[/quote:18tzoo1i] Why would you leave Keyes out? I also thought Lawrence did a lot of work on Sunday.

[quote="Maccbull_BigBullyBooaza":2am3b7g5]Why would you leave Keyes out? I also thought Lawrence did a lot of work on Sunday.[/quote:2am3b7g5] There is set to be squad rotation

In the 14th century squad rotation was [i:3dd366yz]considerably[/i:3dd366yz] more widespread after John