Agreed. Powell at 9 or interchanging with Williams at hooker I reckon.

My 17 FWIW!

Bowen,
Manfredi, Goulding, Gelling, Burgess,
Powell, Smith,
Taylor, Williams, Dudson,
Bateman, Hughes,
O'Loughlin.
Bench - Crosby, James, Burke, Hampshire.

When George is interchanged Powell or Smith to replace him with Rocky going to half back!

Thats pretty much what I would go with, apart from swapping Sutton for James.

Hudds have dropped two of their big players and given one away on loan. Eorl a ex hooker a second row and a rookie will make up our front row.

I just hope O'Loughlin isnt coming back too soon. From his last few injuries he has only played a game or two and been out again and I'd rather he just came back when he was properly right.

Me too.

It doesn't seem like Lockers has been rushed to be fair. He's been mentioned most weeks as possibly playing so I think they've played it pretty cautiously.

It'll be really interesting to see who comes back next week. I'd have expected a few more for this week if they had a chance for next week. It seems a risky move to throw Flower, Pettybourne and Farrell all back in at the same time whilst also having potential concerns over guys like Lockers, Micky Mac and Sarginson breaking down.

If bateman is fit he has to play, we cant rest anyone

I noticed bowen and ologhlin are back but now McIlorum and Sarginson are out

Ive got a feeling williams will start at hooker with powell at 6 and hampshire on the bench

It seems like it has been a case of several niggly injuries holding Lockers back over the last few weeks, which is probably a good thing.

As it stands I wouldn't bring Flower or Pettybourne back for the cup tie. Neither have played since Good Friday and won't be match fit even if they are over their injuries. We have enough cover at prop to not risk playing them, even in a big game like a Cup QF. If Farrell is fit I think he should go straight back in though. Micky Mac is obviously another big concern, but it sounded like it was more precaution keeping him out this week from what SW said in his interview this week.

I'd like to see Rocky at 6 with Williams and Powell sharing the 9 spot.
Alternatively Lockers has played at 9 and done a good job. Can see Wane starting with Lockers at 9 with Williams on the interchange starting Powell at 6.
This would easy Lockers back into the team as he's be sharing game time with Williams.

I think we should rest Bateman if we can. Looking at things realistically it's just 2pts, exactly the same awarded if we beat Hudds to if we beat London.

Goal is to get the team knowing the structures and being ready for the playoffs. Bateman has played a lot lately, give him some time to rest up.

I think we need to get used to Locky being a bit part player and brought out for the bigger games. To me it looks like he has a long standing injury that needs to be managed for the rest of his career.

Expect another "muscle injury" after the Cas games.

think this one may be a step to far, i thought we looked a little sluggish against salford in patches which is understandable after the epic magic match, but huddersfield always up there game against us.

I'd leave Bowen out.

Hampshire
Burgess
Gelling
Goulding (reluctantly)
Mandreidi
Powell
Smith
Taylor
Williams
Dudson
Bateman
Burke
O'Loughlin

I think we'll see Hampshire on the bench and the hooker halfback rotation between Williams and Powell (or Smith) then Hampshire to come on at #6.

That's what I'd expect.

I'd like to see us rest Bateman but doubt Wane will feel able to. It's good to rest players and it is only 2 points but it's also a chance to build momentum. Bateman can be given a decent rest after next week.

I'd really like to see Greg Burke get a run tonight as well.