Worthington must be injured, no other reason to only name one centre in the squad. Bit of a worry that a position we looked so strong in with 4 quality centres we are down to 1 after just 1 game played. Pala and Tonga are still weeks away so hopefully Worthington isn't too serious.

Higson to play centre would be my guess with Pownall on the wing but could be Smith or one of the back rowers.

Our backs are a bit of a mess at the minute. Too many half backs and not enough centres or fullbacks!

Nozzy , Jukesy might have listened to me and be putting Riddy in a Centre.

Based on the Nineteen man squad published I would select the following;

1/ Brierley

2/Higson
3/Smith
4/Armstrong
5/Kay

6/Ridyard
7/Chase

8/Moi Moi
9/Higham
10/Weston
11/Hansen
12/Dixon
13/Hock

14/Beswick
15/Maitua
16/Hopkins
17/Emmitt

We lost at Batley because we failed to take advantage of the ridiculous slope of a pitch in the first half. Batley should never have got out of the own half because we should have peppered them with kicks,High,Low and any other you can think of! Whilst the coach can take some blame, its the players out on the field who should have implemented those tactics! Playing Rangi at fullback was a waste of his talent, also, he's not the safest player under a high ball either! Scrum Half or out for Rangi in future! I've always believed Ryan's best position would be fullback and I would love to see him given the opportunity? Martyn Ridyard remains the best play maker at halfback however, he's not at his best yet!

Your squad has been announced , it's up to Dazzling Derek now what permutations he will decide, I must admit I admire his involvement with your Club , but you need a strong coach to tell him to but out, I don't think Mr Jukes is the said man.The Tripster is the man to consult.

AJ has played centre for Leigh in lots of games and Pownall could be his winger leaving Smith to play full back.

Only spotted that one later, Frank. I reckon that will be the selection. Half back could be interesting though!

Iggy I think sometimes we rend to watch our own favorite players more closely,Armstrong is one of mine I'd have him over Worthington every time,my call for Riddy in the centres is because I don't want to see him dropped, but having said this someone has to miss out ,its the same in the forwards ,I can't see Jamie Acton featuring much this season,unless we hit a very bad patch of injuries.

Charlie, are you wanting the selection based on Leigh's needs or your fantasy league choices?

Norman there's no fooling you I admit I have Riddy in my Fantasy Team along with Brierley, Kay and Higson,I don't want to see any one of them dropped.

1/Smith
2/Pownall
3/Higson
4/Armstrong
5/Kay

6/Ridyard
7/Chase

8/Moi Moi
9/Higham
10/Weston
11/Hansen
12/Dixon
13/Hock

14/Beswick/Brierley
15/Maitua
16/Hopkins
17/Emmitt

1. Smith
2. Pownall
3. Higson
4. Armstrong
5. Kaye
6. Ridyard
7. Brierley
8. Moi Moi
9. Chase
10Weston
11Hansen
12Maitua
13Hock

14Higham
15Emmitt
16Hopkins
17Dixon

Chase is one of the best half backs in the Championship. If not THE best. How can anyone think of playing him anywhere else. What must he think? I've come to some second rate team and they're playing me out of position.

so negative/B1tchy joe returns after a 3 year hiatus, welcome back pal - NOT !

Weather will be cold but dry on Sunday.

We have a great pack and very quick backs so Chase and Brierley in the halves imo.