Griffin threw the first punch (at Hock)in the melee near the end of the game - I am sure he will kop a ban.

No he didn't.

Hock threw the first punch and Griffin reacted to that.

Mcillorum threw a worse punch at Connor during the Catalan game and seems to have got off with that one.

Miloudi was in the 17 originally last night but off the field incidents meant he was 18th man, can't see him being at the club much longer.

If you believe the collective calibre of your absentee list is the same as ours I suggest you need professional help.

Its a shame if thats true.

Minns would be happy

It's not necessarily the quality of the individual, but more the value to the team. For example, if you have 1 half back missing - you can pretty much cover. If we have maguire missing we have matty marsh - therefore it can be argued that maguires value to the team is more important then sneyd's or kelly's. Similar situation to houghton with you, not much cover where as at hooker we usually have 3/4 who can jump in.

It's all relative really.

.. so only 6 players back next week according to the hdm.

Thankfully they're all .

KR have injuries but we are decimated. Clearly KR will be good favourites with the bookies next week. It will be a chance for our fringe players to shine, if we walk away with the 2 points it will be a massive effort.

Take it as a free hit.
Dobbins will start as favourites, so we have nothing to lose and the young players will gain experience.