we cannot let them get on top early on again, we have to come out and give everything in the first 15 minutes.
we have said this before though

I'd rather we didn't just do 15 mins, we need to perform for a full 80, with a great start.

I'm fired up for this game, I'm sure the players will be, PA now knows what to prepare for.

We have played them enough to know what they do, our problem in the past has been we are expecting it and therefore let it happen, this time we need to get in their face - make them earn their points and DO NOT BE FEARED OF THEM !!

They were fired up for the cup match but couldn't direct that energy properly - I think that taught them a lot

This time we will control the energy and match Wire's start, and then control the game.

Ridiculous comment. Warrington chose Huddersfield to send Leeds to Wigan. Nothing to do with disrespect. Purely tactical.

will brett hodgson be playing on thursday he usually has a blinder against us, didnt play against leeds do we know if hes unfit.

Wonder what unsportsmanlike tactic smith will try this meting? Perhaps we should run a sweepstake!

Brett had a Achilles problem prior to the Leeds game, TS said that he could have played at 'a pinch'. TS has now said that apart from Trent Waterhouse we have a fully fit squad to choose from.

Indeed but as a rule we do start OK v Wire and often score first its kicking on when we have had the lead has been the problem.

cheers fatbelly for that info, if waterhouse is missing thats a big loss for wire, he is a top player

I think we need a physically stronger bench against wire and for that id go with fuey over wood.

Can't wait for thurs!

waterhouse out for wire?? that will help

Trent is a great player & if he is injured he will be missed.
That said we have Ben Harrison, Ben Currie, Mike Cooper & Tyrone McCarthy any of whom would do a great job

If true and Waterhouse is in a full knee brace at the weekend, then that is a MASSIVE loss for them, he is very destructive when running our line and has been targeting Robinson to devastating effect.

His sheer size and then his running at pace against Luke is what creates space and weakens our line, we've seen it in previous games this season, so with him out no matter who they bring in to replace him definitely weakens Wire.

They have some great players, for me, he's in the top 4-5 players in their side, a big boost for us if true.

waterhouse is a doubt but suspect he will play

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