Yeah my thoughts aswell.
In contrast to Rovers who's pre season seemed all about high intensity of hard work. They started quick but are now paying the price with injuries and a massive drop off in intensity and performance.

Think Carlos will have to have much better game than last time out or he may well face the prospect of being on the bench next week if Scott continues his run of form and Sutcliffe picks up where he left off.

With McNamara missing out it likely means Dwyer on the bench as the interchange 9, which will likely be needed with hot weather forecast. Dwyer needs to have a big game and hopefully he'll have the bit between his teeth after his reserves outing.

Hopefully Dwyer reacts the same way Macintosh and Savelio have. They're really come back stronger and if Dwyer can do that and take on board whatever Smith has been telling him then we might finish the season strongly.

We have the strong 21 but I never really expect anything in a derby. Would be overjoyed with a win be it by 1 point or 20 points. If we play like we did against Saints we have a really good chance.

I watch Rovers most weeks and no hooker has any joy as a running threat against them because they are so good at getting numbers in the tackle, it's always a 3 or even 4 man tackle when defending in yardage. Hopefully Dwyer shows some composure and doesn't waste a tackle by scooting when its not on.

Could anyone (stato’s dream) tell me when we had our first choice team available plus 14, 15, 17. Pleased Tag’s back. Would like to see Ligi boss their pack like he did against Huddersfield.

it would be a kick in the teeth for Cam Scott if he is dropped.
Lovodua surely cant be in the team so likely Lane will start.
Certainly an interesting selection to come from Smith.
Still expect Shaul to be in the 17

Rovers clear favourites, as you'd expect- 8/13

Lovodua is the reserves squad so won't be playing Sunday

Unless we have an off day then I make us favourites. Out of the two teams, we've looked the more likely over the past month. Of course, you can never count on form in a Derby but I think if we turn up, we beat them.

I think if the referee let's it flow and doesn't want to be the star then it should be a good game. I think we have it in the halves if we can create the space for them to play.

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You’re almost as depressing as Bonaire

Is the Ref. Kendall??

I've always known they're completely tinpot but went to see The Who on Thursday, first time I've ever been anywhere other than straight in and out of the old away end (that I can remember...) and honestly I'm now thankful it was so far from the rest of the ground and exposed to the elements. The east stand bar was nothing short of distinctly soviet. The barmaids, akin to something recently spewed from Hades itself, started on a group of lads in front of me and the lone security guard hoofed it straight out the door, soon followed by myself and everyone else in there just trying to get a drink.

Assume they'll pip us anyway. Mikey Lewis will have an absolute stormer when he should be banned. I'm already bitter about it.

Despite what Mrs B suggests FC surely should be favorites, yes we have home advantage but your in slighty better form (doesnt count for much i know), were missing 6 players, FC only 1, (your very healthy for this stage of the season), youve just had 3 big players return to your squad in a very nice timely boost aswell.
All the signs point to an FC win unfortunatly, but its a derby so who knows.