This is key bit for me thinking in terms of middle eights. How many of those missing are actually injured badly enough to miss the game if we'd still been in contention for 1st or 2nd was in doubt?. I suspect mullaney is only one that's serious enough that he couldn't feature. Think its a case of resting anyone with minor knocks and getting them 100% right for when middle eights starts. What could be interesting is team selection next week. Last hit out before middle eights so do we put strongest team out or rest key players and potentially go into eights on a 3 match losing run?.

Pretty much what Jimmy said at the forum, players would miss out this week and some would miss out next week who would play if it were in the middle 8s, he's resting those with minor niggles or those with around a 70/30 chance.



I read that the signing deadline is next Friday so according to Steve Ferres we could have 2-3 players joining in the next week or so.

So somewhere around the ten minute mark then

that's what I'd go with. no point putting purtell in at standoff as hes never played there apart from fev game. mendieka looked useful in halves when he did a stint there during a game just after joining and hes played there for other teams in past. I'd even put henry in there ahead of purtell as again hes played standoff when younger. Shaw either plays FB or if mendieak is at FB then Shaw misses out. We cant afford his defense on the wing just to have his kicking.

Shame Cobb is not officiating...we could do with a scapegoat.

No recognised half backs again. This has happened too many times this season. Up to press it hasn't overly mattered as we've still managed the goal of finishing in the top two. Bit worried heading for the playoffs though.

Have the Bulls signed too many crocked players or is it just bad luck? Seems to have been the same for the last few years. Leigh seem to be able to trot the same team out week after week. No wonder they're looking pretty slick.

This game ìs now a real opportunity for a much needed confidence boost for the Bulls. Nobody is expecting a win but if they can get a result with our 2 main strike players missing along with Ferguson, siejka and co, then the benefits could be huge.

Typical excuses , welcome to the Championship ,next year your Salary Cap will be lower and your Squad smaller still get over it ,and get a Coach like we at Fax have,Cmon you Leigh.

Well the squad may be smaller but we will be spending the full cap again. Good luck to your 1st team tonight in their Hull derby.

Can't wait for Sundays game,maybe Derek B will show up after all.

Himself I'd imagine

Bit late with the welcome but thanks anyway. We've been here all year and having a lovely time.

You seem to be spending a lot of time on the bulls board? Nothing happening over your way? Or is it more interesting for you at the Bulls?