30 years of false dawns for me, and counting.

The law of averages says we [imust [/iturn up on one of these occasions, sooner or later. When did we last beat one of the really top sides? (and I don't count Huddersfield in that bunch, nor the admittedly decent hammering of an understrength Warrington three seasons ago). Back at the Willows we occasionally (once a season?) pulled off a bit of a coup, just as the likes of Wakefield, Widnes, et al do every year. But it seems a very long time since we did.

The tv cameras tomorrow night will offer another perfect opportunity to set our stall out and entice the lapsed support back into the fold, just as they did when we played in the opening game in the snow ( ) and against Saints last year when we were roundly thumped. Perform a little better than on Saturday and we'll be fine. Anything less and the wider public will be all over the Dr's twitter account like flies round the proverbial.

I will say an extra one again tonight...

I read something on twitter that J.Walne could be in the starting 13. Would you think this means Hock will keep his place at prop!

I can't see what we gain from having Hock start at prop, he's a hugely destructive runner out wide, that said people said the same when Gallen moved into the front row and that's not turned out that bad a positional change.

Give me Gareth Hock at back-row any day of the week, but he is such a strong runner with a fantastic offload that he could cause plenty of damage in the middle of the pitch aslong as players like Rangi, Dobson, Evalds and the two wingers get on his shoulders.

I would imagine it will be between J.Walne and Walton for Hauraki’s spot and if either of those are to start at loose, you would have to guess that Tasi will come in for Mozza.

Last Saturday we had Hanson & Hauraki out wide on each side when we had the ball. Last year Hock was destructive out wide but he, along with Patterson, caused Warrington problems. Dobson must start as we looked better with him on. J. Walne may be a little small for the middle but he did play well against Leeds last year.

Last Saturday we had Hanson & Hauraki out wide on each side when we had the ball. Last year Hock was destructive out wide but he, along with Patterson, caused Warrington problems. Dobson must start as we looked better with him on. J. Walne may be a little small for the middle but he did play well against Leeds last year.

According to social Media Kevin Locke been added to the squad for tomorrow

Here's a preview of the game with St Helens. Pity no Kev Locke. The sooner he gets on the field the better. He will be a superstar www.nothingbutleague.com/super-l ... st-helens/

Here's a preview of the game with St Helens. Pity no Kev Locke. The sooner he gets on the field the better. He will be a superstar www.nothingbutleague.com/super-l ... st-helens/

You could leave Evalds out (though I agree, I'd prefer to see him in the side every week). If Locke pulls up again, you could drop BJB back to fullback and push Paterson in to the centres and MCB out to the wing. We wouldn't need to carry an extra back on the bench in that case.......

But if you leave Fages out where is your interchange hooker?

Nope i'd take the gamble and leave out Evalds, Not sure who else...... could be anyone. Fages off the bench could be a game changer as well!

I hope Locke is really 100% fit, if so then I`m sure we all agree he has to be in the team. But he had this groin problem last year and seemingly still has it will he be plagued all year ?
Happy that Niall is a very able back up, just nervous about Locke starting and breaking down within 20 mins and us having to rejig the backline to cover.

Will be good seeing Locke IF he's fully fit, it all smacks a little of getting the big name import out on the pitch and use his name.

If we're going with a utility player surely Walton should get the nod for his ability in the centres and back row.