IF he can prove his fitness a 12 month contract could suit both parties. Lima going a year early would affect our recruitment plans as it was unexpected whilst the the player cant really expect much more.

At his age and being an 80 minute prop for so many years this lay off is less concerning to me than the amount of games that Paul Prescott misses

I must admit that thought had crossed my mind too.

We've got to be pretty much full strength til the end now. Even if the LLS is tied up by the Saints game we need momentum going in to the playoffs. It's how Wane has used this week off that will be telling IMO. If we have another high error, low completion poor performance like what we have seen over the last month or so on Sunday then we may just about limp to the shield but I can't see us getting much further. If we can get back to near where we were in May and June over the next 2 games and win the first playoff game then we've got a real shot. I said last year I didn't think we'd win it if we had to play in week 2 of the playoffs and I have to say I am going to echo that this year.

With regards to Fielden, if he can prove his fitness then Wane might want to give him a chance against Saints if the LLS is in the bag. It's really unfortunate he hasn't been able to have another run in the 20s or on loan.

I would put fielden, flower, lauaki and tommy on the bench for hull KR. I would try 5 props at hull kr to add some size.

Leeds and Wire won games after dominating Wigan in the middle. Maguire had to change tack and bring Feka back to bolster the team to win the GF. With Prescott missing another big forward is needed and Feilden offers that size. I would rather have the option of Feilden for 20 min spells than continuing with a bench of back rowers. I think he will play against HKR or Saints.

We have been light in the props for most of the season: Fielden, Prescott, Dudson, Flower, Eric....relying on Moose and Lima.
Wane sees Fielden in training every day, he will know how fit he is. Sure he's had a long time out, but he is a model professional and knows what he needs to do and how to look after himself to play the game.
He will be blowing out of his on his return, but that's to be expected.