Any chance they will be in contention for the semi final?

They will both make the side if fit.

Bails will start at 2nd row ahead of joel and lockers will start at loose forward ahead flanagan.

Flanagan will be 18th man with Feca, Fielden, joel and mossop on the bench.

Well I agree that, if fit then both should play and I would have it like it is above with Flanagan missing out, however what is key is that they should only play if fully fit, we can't afford to go into that semi with two half fit players.

Bailey will return I expect although it'd be harsh on Flanagan because he was outstanding on Friday.

With baily and lockers due back from injury soon does anyone think maybe its time to drop fielden and give mossop a run at prop.

yeah i agree think it would be very unfair to drop him

personally i'd drop joel, didn't have the best game on friday, I'd have the same backline, bails and hansen in SR with lockers at loose, mossop, feka, fielden and flanagan(instead of the injured goulding) on the bench

No definately dont drop fielden.

Its coincidental that since we started going with 5 props we have looked far better in the last few weeks.

A bench of Fielden, Feca, Mosssop and joel against a big wire pack is just what we need. Thtais a very big set of forwards for interchange and one which the opposition would struggle to cope with.

I'd drop Fielden on his head.

personally i'd drop joel, didn't have the best game on friday, I'd have the same backline, bails and hansen in SR with lockers at loose, mossop, feka, fielden and flanagan(instead of the injured goulding) on the bench. i'd drop joel every match!!!!!!!

I'd have to say Flanagan would miss out to be honest. I agree with your selection there, the interchange would be Riddell off for Tomkins who will go into the 2nd row with Bailey moving to 3.

I'd Have a back row of Hansen and Bailey with Lockers at loose, IF FIT. Which is a bit if from what i've heard.Mossop and Flanagan on the bench.

I think that although Joel can be a bit more attacking than others, its not really whats needed for the match. If we can contain there forwards defensively, our backs SHOULD be able to finish the game off.

Therefore i'd go with Flanagan who has performed fantastically well defensively the last 2 games, and hasn't produced the errors which joel has which could be exceedingly costly in a semi final.


All in all a good problem to have!

I would bring baliey back if goulding is not playing but would we risk lockers in such a big game, we brought him back too early last year and it back fired on us.