So we're definitely not going with Heremaia at 7 then?

Whiting HAS to play FB for mine. Only player that has a lot of success there other than Horne. With our abundance of back rowers, I'm very surprised we never used this option before.

Only question would be who is the other half back for Horne? Who'd do a better job? Heremaia? Westerman? Galea? Houghton?!

Annoyingly, I think Whiting would do better there than all of them, but we can't play him everywhere!

Looks like the situation changed overnight.

I hope not.


Apparently Westerman has been doing some training at half back, which may indicate he's the preferred option if Heremaia isn't used there.

Also, he which he stated IF Holdsworth declares himself fit on Thursday, he will play. McDonnell aggravated a hamstring strain,he was also pressed on the ongoing search for the elusive No7.

Rich will do a good job at FB like he does anywhere if selected there. However with the usual lack of attacking options seemingly available I went for Crookes because I think he Briscoe and Lineham could cause KR problems if working in tandem from acting half. We could draw some penalties coming out from our line and Crookes offers far more pace at the back than Rich. And as you say it then allows RW to play stand off which would be my preference.

We need to do something a bit different IMO.

So, it hardly "flies in the face" of what was said.

IF Holdsworth was fit he plays. I guess he hasn't declared himself fit then.

Not yet anyway - things could change as they have before now when squads are announced.

If as expected Holdsorth and Mcdonnell play on friday it must mean that 2 of the 19 named are injured.

While there is always the chance that the squad could change again by Friday I think it unlikely. As you intimate Holdsworth may have already declared himself unfit to play, family advice may play a part in the absence of any medical prognosis.

If we can somehow manage a win it will be all the sweeter, if we lose well it won't be a surprise

We could well be down in 12th place after the Easter fixtures (or for eternal optimists it could be 6th )

Tickle wasnt named in the squad against Warrington and i dont think Seymour was against Widnes

Indeed. Changes are made pretty regularly.

W're in for a complete bumming

Good to see a confident post....

Assuming there are no changes to the squad on game day, our first choice 1,6 and 7 are missing along with our star forward and best centre. Any team in the NRL or SL competition would struggle to win with an injury list like that. With this in mind, I will be amazed if we win this Friday. If rovers are not able to beat us considering our absentees then that would be very worrying for that team. If we get anything out of this game I will go home happy all things considered.

Pressure on the Red and Whites for this one, if they can not win by a clear 20 points against a super league side without any 1st choice half backs, recognised full back and star signing/captain they should worry.

Just hope we put in 100% effort and allow the fans to be proud of each players performance.