I agree.

Grix & Myler should look at this as an opportunity rather than a noose. The only time we've ever, EVER, looked like not needing Briers was the last 15 games of 2003, when Graham Appo gained bionic powers from somewhere. The point being, somebody [Appo] put there hand up, backed their own abilities, didn't try and be Lee Briers and they & we succeeded. I don't recall Graham Appo spinning too many 20-40m passes out to centres neither, but he did what he was good at, he played HIS game, and it worked.

Grix & Myler have ability, have strengths, I'm certain that Smith will spend this week giving them the belief to go with it, back yourself, back your abilities, and use the experience around you and we'll be fine.

Thing is, back to the defence thing, as long as we defend properly, these guys will have it easier. What I mean is, between them, they'll need to create tries, with help from Monas and AN Other bloke that finds some magic but as long as we defend, it might need to be three, or four. Years gone by, you came in, got given the keys to the team and told "Eight tries please, otherwise we'll lose, GO ...."

Be interesting to see what happens for briers in regards contract extension.

I was just thinking that myself... if its a season over injury then.. well would we think about getting rid. Bit OTT there.

Also i havent heard no mention about solomona playing in the halfs?? or can he not do 80 mins?

briers is apparantly out for 4-5 weeks and that was said yesterday

Said by who exactly?

Lets wait for the official news. I wouldn't be surprised to see him running out this weekend or next to be honest.

said by matt king yesterday

Spot on m8 4-6 weeks is wot we are looking at straight from the horses mouth

So he won`t be ready for the stains game

If Briers is out for a period of 4-6 weeks it's going to be interesting to see how Myler steps upto the plate in terms of his organising. I think he can manage it but it may take a little away from his explosive support play.

Top players can mix their games up though and Myler looks to be heading into the bracket as a top player. I really hope he produces the goods in these next few weeks because it'll be a great confidence boost for him and give us all confidence in terms of the national side that we have a number 7 who can pull the strings.

huddersfield i think are weak on the wings as we seen at wembley so i think play penny for his pace.play grix at six be a good contest but wire should win it atleast 16-12

I wouldn't describe David Hodgson as weak and Leroy Cudjoe is scoring for fun this year.

huddersfield are a good defensive team but wire are miles above them on paper but games aren't won on paper. if wire are on form we will beat them comfortably no offence to hudds but wire are the better team

Both on 4 points. They finished miles ahead of us last year.

I predict the first 0-0 draw then.

Seemed to do alright without him.