I still think we'll go carlos mahe
Think the game plan will be very simple and radders will want his wings to carry strong out of backfield and maximise go forward. MayBe win a few pens and keep play basic. Our handling has been somewhat ropey and I actually think we're coming in 'underdone' to coin a terrible phrase
I think we're gambling we've the personal to get the job done. But with a fortnight between 1st and 2nd games I think he's still trying to look after bodies and get some more pre season type work into them due to the late pre season start. The adding of more friendlies in the last few days makes me think this even more

Wakey's team looks pretty good on paper and I wouldn't be suprised to see them have a decent year, I just feel that their coach will ultimately be their biggest downfall.
I'm optimistic we'll get the job done and win on Sunday but I am expecting a very close game.

I've heard that Ellis, Hadley and Bowden won't play, if true I'd go with

Mini
Manu
Washy

Green
Masi
Turgut
Thompson

Reward for impressive pre season for the two young lads.

Think Radford might put Connor or maybe Larroyer on the bench, if he signs.

Thompson was strong yesterday Dave.if thats the case that the 3 will be missing i think Radford will start with Thompson with washy on the bench.
Dont see the point of Connor on the bench although it seems to me Radford is trying hard to find a spot for him

im still unsure about thompson atm, fell off the tackle easy for donnys' 3rd try!

Thompson for me doesn't cut it at the top level, yes he played well yest but that's against donny, against sl packs he doesn't do it for me, but on a positive note he gives his all, if those 3 are missing big blow as imo all 3 would be in the 17,

And yet Thompson made nearly 170 more tackles last season than Pritchard and nearly as many tackle busts despite being used mainly down the middle.

If those three are injured I'd rather have Hadley at LF than Washbrook and bring Washbrook on from the bench.

that may be so, but Pritchard imo didn't rip it up last year, Thompson started off ok but imo just isn't big enough. hes ok as a squad member but imo isn't in the 17 when all are fit,

So if hadley is injured you'd play him at LF ahead of washbrook? Strange decision even for you

I'd hope Thompson would look good against Doncaster, but was poor in other friendlies, defence is weak, too many mistakes and not big enough for prop, has good feet, which can be good near the line, but overall not good enough for us, unless we have a few injuries.

He was really good when he first arrived from cas but has gone backwards IMO. Doesn't get a lot of game time which probably doesn't help

Problem for Thompson is what's in front of him. In 2014 he was number 16 with Paea, Green, Ellis, Tuson, Westerman and Whiting in front of him (and Watts). Now he's behind Taylor, Watts, Ellis, Minichiello, Manu, Hadley, Green, Bowden, Washbrook, possibly Turgut and even perhaps Larroyer. His relative level of impact has diminished probably more so than his absolute level.

If we're struggling to place Conner why look to sign Larroyer?

Hull are going to score at least 2 tries before the Trinity players wake up, and I'd suspect you'll score another 3-4 tries. The question is how many can Wakefield run in? you're defence was solid last year and looks just as good this year, that being said, Wakey have some real attacking potential now and Johnstone has been scoring for fun in preseason.

I'm going to guess the final score will be something like: Wakey 28 - 34 Hull. Who knows though, Wakey have the potential to either destroy big teams or to roll over and get spanked. Only a few days to wait and see.

Are you going to hang around for the Sheffield vs Tolouse match straight after? It has the potential to be a good game