Doesn't westerman have a ban for the first game? Or am I completely wrong

They'd both do it, I've no doubt they'd run into a brick wall if PG asked them, but Galea just couldn't play there effectively.

I'm amazed how little Pitts is rated.

This is the novelty of hopefully/supposedly having a squad with a bit of depth. We'll have to get used to seeing players playing in their correct positions rather than just the "best" 17 players based on their status/standing/experience with some out of position. This will mean , if everyone stays fit , seeing some "stars" out of the 17. We've not had this luxury for a while and it may not last but it will be interesting to see whilst it does if PG goes "horses for courses" , rotates players or sticks with a winning side.

I think we will see PG stick with any 17 players that earn the shirt during the weeks training and performances. We will no doubt see most players in the squad in the 17 during the season with injuries and suspensions etc. For me though this is the first time in years when you can actually look at the whole squad and find it hard to pick out the 17 rather than the last few years where you could pretty much bet your life who would be in the 17 each week.

Can't wait for the season to start, especially at Headingly.

There seems to be a general concensus of opinion as to who the starting 17 will be with the exception of which 2 from 3 of our loose forwards will get the nod to play alongside Ellis and Tickle in the back three.
Listening to the noises from our coach who is delighted how tight a unit Lynch, Ellis and Galea have become and how their experience can guide us round the park, i think Galea and Westerman may start the season with Whiting sitting it out.
As Whiting is only recently back into full contact training he will probably be a bit behind the others in terms of conditioning so maybe not a bad thing if he is eased back in after the first couple of SL matches. Same goes for Lineham who i rate highly but think Briscoe and Crookes will probably start.
Anyway, roll on February and we'll soon find out. Can't wait, I've got my thermals warming on the radiator already!

McDonnell
Crookes
Arundel
Yeaman
Briscoe
Holdsworth
Seymour
Lynch
Houghton
Watts
Tickle
Ellis
Whiting
Green
O'Meley
Heremaia
Galea