Yes the above squad is good. However I have no problem with Croft, but I think Ollie Pratt has shown some great form and he has improved massively. He would be my choice at centre

Not for me.
Out of the three games, this will be the hardest, so for me it has to be the best 17 available from the named squad.

I thought this would be a tough opening game but looking at their squad I can't see anything other than a comfortable Wakefield win. I'd still go as strong as possible and then look to rotate for the following three games in prep for Bradford.

I meant resting a few for Siddall and Newcastle, following this game.

We need to go with a strong line up with this.

Sorry, I read as rest a few v York for the games v Siddal & Newcastle.....

We've only just started the season. Why would we need to rest anyone.
They need to play together to be tuned up for the bigger games.

We’ve Gale for his penultimate season , why wouldn’t you use him or do we leave one of our most expensive/experienced players as a water boy for the remainder of his contract .He’s probably forgot more that Lawford knows about the game and imo if fit he needs to start every game barring those early cup games . Seeing young Lawford doing well in the friendly’s is one thing but York will be a lot tougher test than people give them credit for , we are the ones that every other club will want our scalp . The season is long and arduous and no doubt the lad will get his chance in the spotlight as Gale is getting rather delicate in his old age , but it’s one we must win to gain our place back in super league. You wouldn’t dream of resting Jerry for a youngster if not fit so why take that tack with Gale , who’s been their and done it at the highest level . We’ll need his guile and skill sets to steer us around the field in what will be challenging times ahead . And not forgetting he’s got the biggest gob at the club , something thats been sadly lacking for far too long at wakey

I get what your'e saying, I was thinking more to avoid risk of injuries to key players.

Very true.

Lawford has shown in the two friendlies what he's capable of, and to me, deserves to ne in the starting line up for the first league game.

We've seen neither Lino or Gale at all. I'd be putting these out at Siddall and Newcastle, to put some miles in their legs.

Gale is just returning from a long injury lay off, he’s only just started training so why play him in a tough match straight off the physios bed. Another weeks rest, another weeks training then a game against either Siddal or Newcastle where he’ll put less pressure on his body.

Looked like Gale was a central figure in the captain's run so who knows.

Really looking forward to this, should be a cracker!

This is Rugby League, if you want to avoid injuries then you might as well not show up. We should be playing our strongest team / squad whenever possible.

Yep, me too..
Soon to leave the house and put my faith in Northern Rail [iand[/i TransPennine actually getting me to York!

Can’t wait for this match. First competitive outing for the new Trinity. Good luck to the team.