Ellis out so theres one - id drop Faraimo personally as hes the worst winger we have

I know it goes against the "don't change a winning team" philosophy, but I think we should use the quality squad we have (Saints last year seemed to use their squad very wisely throughout the year). It might mean that we don't burn out - either physically or mentally - like we seem to have done in the past few seasons at the business end. I'd also be tempted to play the ex-Rovers players in this match (Taylor, Kelly and even Cator) and Fonua, Houghton and Swift. So long as the players truly buy into the 'squad' idea and Radders is true to the principal, it could be a good differentiator for us over the season.

If it was after 6 games I would agree, but not in game 2.

Dont know about Ellis but he will be back in the 17 on Friday

“Danny Houghton is our captain and he will come back into the 17 somewhere and for that reason there will be some changes in the side, but Danny doesn’t just walk straight back in easily.

“Danny is back and ready to play but he may not get into the starting line-up.

Danny in at Hooker, Kelly at 13, Johnstone on the bench?

Cheers Dave for the link

With both teams having good results looks like a big crowd will there on Friday, Lower bowl pretty much sold according to the club website only single seats here and there so hopefully a good 20k plus.

radford mentioned houghton,swift and fonua but didn't mention kelly. On the naughty step?

Kelly’s mentioned in the radio interview Dave K linked to

Johnstone has to stay in the team for me. We've been blessed that Houghton has rarely got injured and been able to handle 80 minutes. But with him another year older and the mountain of work he does in defence we would surely benefit from giving him more rest. Personally I'd like to see us start with Johnstone and bring Danny on later for his little darting runs.

"Albert's raring to go."

Must have missed that then

For me bring Swift in for Brett F
Fonua has to play even if 75% match fit
The best way to get fit is Matches !!
BUT who moves aside ?
Have him on the bench as impact with Kelly and 2 forwards
Houghton to miss out ?

I’d just love the 2 points - a performance like the Leeds one may be a touch hard if 5 day turnaround at this stage of the season

A win will suffice for me

When did we sign Brett Ferris?

you are responding to a poster who thinks 75% fit is best improved by game time!