I commented on your comparison and the timing of it, as you say it's. a LRL forum. I also find a post that says all right young Taylor, I know you bust a gut v Feath to get us here but I don't want you playing for us in a final if selected
I stand by my comment and respect your reply

IMO it is the correct decision to play Taylor. I went to Fev, something I rarely do due to our embarrassing performances I've seen there in the past! When the team was read out I felt cheated a couple of players missing I thought we will slaughtered as usual! Wrong ! what a performance, for those who didn't see it, Taylor was awesome I'd never seen or heard of him before and whilst it was no one man performance, he was a major reason we won the tie! Play him Paul!

Can't argue with any of this VL.

However, in Ryan's defence, I believe he did shed loads of weight in the close season, after signing for us. (Didn't Barrow have problems finding a shirt to fit him?!) Granted, he possibly still has some way to go - if he does miss out, there's always this season's GF to aim for!'"

I am sorry Ryan isn't playing but for all the reasons posted Taylor is the best choice. Ryan has plenty more finals in him.

AJ made three try and looked very quick off the mark, something we need, I say move stu to second row over next couple of months and slot AJ in at centre

No Nico hey.
Mixed feelings on that one but like I said,
I'm 100% behind what PR puts on the sheet.

And drop who ? Aspinwall is now back in full training and will be in contention for the Hunslet game.

I thought AJ had a good game tonight and our under 20's play attractive stuff. I think score was 40-6.

Think PR will play our strongest 17 for the rest of the season and he knows who they are too imo.

It's good to see Briscoe back playing again we've got some good options for a change. BTW I think Bate will be 18th man due to Thornley's form & experience in finals IMO.

So - did he miss the bus??

#onlyonedrintheseventeenandspennerisaleyther

I think it more likely he was not allowed to play because the Pies are away at Saints on Monday.

And, if that is the case, all the more reason why the DR's (with the exception of SpennertheLeyther) should only be used in a crisis - not selected in favour of a contracted Leigh player!!

And wasn't it good to see young Anthony Bate 'get the nod' and repay his coach's faith with a try and excellent performance on the 'big stage'?

Yes completely agree Alan.

No, he's in the 19 for Monday night!

So, either my info was wrong, which I doubt, as it came from someone in a position of authority, or Wigan went back on their word.....

As in "we'll always send a strong squad for the pre season friendly" type of promise