Play on words maybe? He didn't get injured at Wembley, he was injured prior to it.

Lee Smith played well against Leigh but to me looks over weight and off the pace. Locke in the halves will be a risk great player in his time but looks fragile. Better with Tim Smith and the ex fc half

Overweight and when have you seen Locke look fragile

Yeah, my bad

I think KR will have a response but, I'm hoping not and a Wembley hangover would suit Wakefield just fine

Should be a great atmosphere and lets hope it's a red, white and blue victory !

I'm sure Brian smith will know his best 17 for the game

Nostradamic...

I'm fine with Lee Smith.
Seems to be organising the defence well which we've missed with the other options at full back.
He keeps scoring too.

If a half back needs a rest I reckon Locke is a good call.

Is Tim Smith injured or was it just tactical that he got brought off against Leigh when Sio sent off and Godinet (who would take on the defensive line) came on?

Is that why Locke is being considered for the KR game possibly at half back?

Locke used to be a winger so could take a wing position if not and allowed to come in field for the ball when Trinity attacking maybe?

I think Lee Smith is playing better for us now than he did in his first stint with us, mind you a lot of that was at centre. Yet who can forget his mare of a showing when playing FB at Widnes a few years ago.

Whilst people say he is overweight I'd rather view it as he has bulked up. If you are the last line of defence and you have a 16-17 stone juggernaut running towards you then the bulk might just help.

I'm delighted Lee is back and hope we can keep him here for another couple of years at least.

I think Miller at 7 and Locke at 6 could work really well.
It gets Locke into the action more. He has a good pair of hands so can easily do the 6 job but gives us quite a running option.

I'm assuming Tim has knee trouble again. He is doing a lot of work in defense because the other teams run at him.
I'd be happy with Godinet at 6 but I think we are going to need him at hooker this week.

With miller and lock in the halves I don't see anyone organising the team. That's what Tim has been great at leaving miller to score his tries and directing the team. I'd fear the worst if this was to happen.

Definately with Sio serving his ban.

The trouble with that tactic is that without the personnel that Leeds have its pretty difficult. Leeds are on a mission this year and are head and shoulders above anyone else in the league. The bigger the game the better the performance from them and we just froze.

I'm expecting a very different performance from our lads this week, win this one and we are all but safe for the next year and I expect us to do that.

Having watched Widnes and their massive loss of form in the playoffs and seeing Salfords self destruction I think Wakey will be fine and finish 2nd, Bradford 3rd and a play off between Salford and Widnes for the last spot.

L Smith - Just can't see him being moved on his current form
R Lyne - Big worry, opposite Sio whose KRs most potent back
J Arundel
B Tupou
J Tansey - Reluctantly
J Miller
T Smith
S Anderson
P Godinet
N Scruton
M Ashurst
D Washbrook
M Simon

K Locke - If T Smith breaks down then Locke on at 6 or 1
A Lauitiiti
A Mullally
A Walker

10-12

Tries Locke 2
Smith

Should go up in 6s