Leeds 24 Wigan 28 a tough game i think with the suspensions/injuries but a narow win i see.

Wigan by 10 with a late flurry

wigan by 24.

We've been playing well lately but it's always tough at Leeds and I can see us just falling short tomorrow. Leeds by 6-10 for me. Looking at the bigger picture it won't be a disaster and the suspended players will come back stronger after their week or two off.

I agree it's always close and it comes down to that one bit of magic. The difference this year is I think that we have the x factor that they don't.

Certainly in the backs - My worry is that our forwards have been winning us games in the first 20 minutes and even though I have no issues with the replacements, Hock, Mossop and Hansen are big losses, especially with Prescott still out and first choice backups such as Tuson also missing. It's win/win really though - I think we're well on course for a top two finish and would rather finish the regular season with a bit in reserve than be out on our feet as we were last season. Winning tomorrow would be a huge boost but if we lose there's plenty of time and added resources to put things right.

I don't actually think Leeds' pack is that good though. They got bullied by Saints two weeks ago for example. If we had Catalans this week and Leeds next then yes I'd be worried, but with them the way round they are and Moose and Tuson coming back next week, I have no fears whatsoever.

Just to let you know we demolished the much fabled catalan pack when they came to hedders this year, dont think you should be so confident.

Hope its a good game think we may just shade it !!

The ins and outs are the worry: (Shamelessly copy and pasted from Bilko's preview).
IN: Jack Hughes, Tom Spencer, Jack Murphy, Rhodri Lloyd
OUT: Lee Mossop, Harrison Hansen, Gareth Hock, Chris Tuson.

Thats a big swing in experience, irrespective of ability, and Leeds are well capable of raising their game from time to time and an old head can be a big help. I can see us just falling short but don't see it being a total disaster even if we do given that we are forced to rest a few and others gain valuable experience.
I'm sure Waney will be telling them exactly the opposite though, just as I would if I was coaching them and I would love be proved wrong tomorrow night. In many ways its a perfect opportunity for the likes of Lauaki and Dudson to step up even further.

So did we

I expect Bailey to have a two-sided game.
1) Running hard at our lesser experienced forwards.
2) Hiding, or on the bench, when Lima is on the field.

If we can get some big hits on their pack early doors, then I can see us winning this.
If not, I think we'll narrowly be on the wrong side of the scoreline, either by a jammy drop goal, a Lauaki brain fart, or a poo-poo Reffing decision.

George also needs to let Mrs Ablett know that he's around...

It will be tough because Leeds are always up for it against us. They were playing like the Bulls head second team last season and when we played them we only snatched a draw late on. If Lima is on full whack beast mode and one or two of the younger lads make a name for themselves weve got a good chance but its gonna take a big effort.

Im glad weve got a few out becuase it will be a good test for the players that come in and also some of the regulars get a rest. Its better this way that the controversial resting method that backfired at Widnes.

Get a grip

Typical anti Bailey comment. Your less experienced forwards are likely to be not as good and weaker than your more experienced forwards so it should be easier to make yards. If they are mature enough to mix it with the big boys not the u20 then they need to be prepared for all that comes with it.

According to most fans of most clubs he is sh 1t so you should have nothing to worry about!

I feel very pessimistic about tonight, 24-10 to Leeds