Not sure what Beaumont's Middle 8s plan is, other than he was expecting to be in them at the start of the season, so you'd think he has one.

Well, our discipline at least was better yesterday. We need to get three of our first choice props back, plus our captain, and Dream Team winger. As others have said if we were able to scrape through the next few and be in the mix, in theory we'd then have a fresher squad than last year as we've had big players like Houghton, Ellis, Talanoa, Watts etc missing big chunks already. I think Connor is proving to be a really valuable player for us too - I can see why Huddersfield got into a scrap with us over him. With Sneyd out long term his contribution could be crucial.

connor and kelly both look to be one decent hit away from missing games through injury

I remember some people doubting the signing of Connor when we did. I remember saying to people that he'd be an automatic name in the 17 by the end of the season.
Liked him at Giants, like what I've seen in the black and white and think there's a lot more to come yet.

Kelly does look vulnerable in his current state judging by the strapping on his shoulder.
Saying that, he does seem to be one tough hombre.

Certainly. Although Kelly was running OK yesterday for his try.

most players I suspect are one hit away from missing games

Yeah but he was caught earlier on and also in one of the other games last weekend when I thought he'd go away and score. Definitely not quite as quick as when he's 100%

Leigh working on several deals to bring players in according to League Express, UK based and overseas.

Good, let's hope there is a really strong bottom 4 in SL

Another good result for us tonight. Certainly wouldn't want to be facing Leigh in the Middle 8s on current form and that's before they strengthen further.

Leigh are nothing special and we'd really have to be bad to even be even in the middle 8's which we won't

... but 7 teams will be, and that's what the post is referring to.

Just because they beat a Wigan team that have fallen apart?

Interesting approach - changing your original post completely and then replying to mine.