Seems like too much movement there Fez1 it could mess the fluidity if the team. I saw Waterhouse in a brace at the game. I'd be shocked but happy if he made it. Same team for me otherwise. Sorry Brett.

I think if Waterhouse is fit he goes into the pack, Grix to 13, Coops stays on the bench and Harrison drops out. Other than that, same side.

Judging by his body language, and Carvell appearing to almost be consoling him after the semi final, I got the impression that barring injury Hodgson has played his last game for the Wire.

It's understandably very marginal. Best price Wire is 4/5, best price Wigan 11/10.

I know what you mean - and having just read the fact that TS left Hodgson out this week even though fit and OK, and House has his knee in a brace then I'd tend to agree that it'll be the same 17.

I feel sorry for both of them.

Coops is an able replacement for House but not really in the same league.
House's sheer size and running angles are a nightmare for the opposition defence. I just don't see Coops commanding the same attention from the defence.

A bench of Moz, Cav, Monas and Coops isn't exactly bad though is it?

Actually expected us to be shorter, I think as the week goes on the prices will be nearer 4/6 and 11/8

I have backed Wire @ 10/11 to lift the Trophy and -10pts @ 16/5 on the handicap.

Wasn't that impressed with Wigan v Leeds. Leeds were out on their feet after 20 minutes with Watkins a virtual passenger. I am fully expecting us to win if we play to our potential. I would keep the same team as last week.

You can bet lockers will play, history reminds me, Edwards Radlinski Connelly all making miraculous recovery and the morning of a final against doctors orders and all putting in the m.o.m performance! All of them seemingly on deaths door ill.

don't you fret w.i.t.b
there'll always be pie eaters!

Harrisons defence has been awsome since hes come back....If fit, id start with Tent, Harrison on bench. Coops to miss out!

If anyone is to miss the game they will be either unfit or not hear next year!

Can't wait! Now is our time. Up the wire!

We shouldn't take chances with players injuries.

Lockers isn't right.
Trent isn't either yet.

I want a fit and healthy Wire 17.

didn't I tell you lockers will play?
Seemingly out off a surgical bed he is in line for an appearance in the final, wane says he will play him if lockers says that he wants to!
Wigan have previous in bull£&!t and they've done it again!!

But if he plays, we target him!! Does anyone remember a Keith Senior playing when not 100% and costing Leeds the Challenge Cup (I think it was).

I'm not suggesting Senior and Lockers have / had the same influence in a game but surely if we target Lockers then his lack of match fitness coupled together with his, undoubtedly, dodgy ankle, will mean he is or becomes a weak point? Or am I just looking for positives in this????