That is the right way to do it imo.Just look at Wigan now with egg on there face.I bet they are really kicking themselves.

Gentle's face was a picture when he found out the Widnes-Wigan

We should play our strongest team, keep the momentum going.

Under normal circumstances I could agree with you, but the damage done by the last regime is going to take a lot of mending. I think our short term priority has to be development, or we could end up just being a long term top 8 team.

(imho) It is best to know just what we have coming through the ranks, before the new season of letting players go and bringing new players in.

Play our strongest possible line-up. It's a great chance to work on the attacking structure in a game situation and hopefully put a few points on the board to gain some confidence with ball in hand.

Agreed, the youngsters will get plenty of chances when injuries occur.

@Isiah - The youngsters can already see that when injuries happen Gentle will quite happily bring in the younger player to cover that position. It will now give the youngsters more to play for in the U20's now they know they will get a chance if/when an injury in their position happens.

I would of thought the first team youngsters are developing all the time in a full time environment, plus the added bonus of the dual contract scheme playing at a higher level.It all looks very good for the future.

Until we start looking like a coherent attacking unit, then we shouldn't even consider blooding any youngsters unncessarily

Just watched the Widnes/wigan highlights. Widnes looked good attacking wise, but shocking defensively.

My thoughts exactly.

Once Gentle has the team playing how he wants with all the errors and mistakes cut out then and only then would I be tempted to tinker slightly if the opportunity arises in the CC but not in SL or against SL opposition unless we have no option due to injuries/suspension.

I'd play strongest line up but wouldn't play anyone who's carrying a knock, ie. Martin.

Exactly, anyone would think we were Wigan, or something.

Thankfully Gentle certainly ain't Wane.

With our attack still not firing properly, Sunday would be a great time to try and fix that. Not the best team defensively so we should have plenty of opportunity around their line to work on converting chances into points.
We have three very winnable games ahead of us. I think we should put out full strength (or as near to as we can bearing in mind any injuries) and try and string a good run together and pick up some momentum going into the derby match.

The youngsters will get they chances one day But you don't play to many at the same time
The strongest team every time for me .Blend the young ones in only in an emergency .I would
play Ellis at loose man on Sunday Hull click when he played there on Friday It just might pay off again on Sunday

I personally would take the opportunity to blood Ben Crooks in a little bit. He has a massive future ahead of him in my opinion and think this would be the perfect time to see what he could do for his. Afterall, it didn't do Tom Briscoe any harm!!!!

I wouldn't do a Wigan though and rest several key players and already think they have the 2 points in the bag!!

Andy