Not being picky just pointing out what I believe the previous poster was referring too that you couldn't remember.

Not Knocking the kid either and showed great character in the way he reacted after that mistake.

Rovers' 3 tries came from an Arundel rush and non-existent tackling in the middle letting props charge at the sticks from close range. I think it's a bit harsh to expect any fullback to come out on top there, no matter who they are it's a bonus if they stop a try from that with poor tackling like was on show from our defensive line IMO.

Having a fitness test today apparently.

Like i have said for the last couple of days - expect Ben Crooks to be in with a great shout. Was in at 7am today doing jumping and wrestling before joining in with the team run and then a decision to be made but he is very confident

Sorry, I meant I was being picky that that wasn't a high ball, wasn't having a go. I know that was a fumble, and I would concede that he has hesitated a few times with a bobbling ball, but when jehull said he'd dropped high balls twice the only one I can remember him dropping/missing was against Rovers.

I would have played Horne at FB if he had had even one comeback game but I don't think we can throw him in after nearly 3 months out.

Shaul has done enough to deserve a place IMO. He has looked reasonably safe in defence and also adds to our attacking options when we are missing Crooks and possibly Lineham.

Exactly how I see it. If Horne had played against Salford I'd be all for him to play at Wembley.

If Horne's fit he plays for me,is still the best support player at the club,links into line well from full back and has the versatility to move into the halfs (as a runner to take the line on) if we need too.

I believe most would agree

Fair enough. Thought he was great against rovers and deserved his Sky MOM.

Ben crooks definatly in , what I've heard . Not so good regarding lineham though . I'd expect the back line to line up something like ~
Shaul
Ben crooks
Arundal
Yeaman
Briscoe
Holdsworth
Miller

I'm predicting O'Loughlin or Holdsworth atm.

think lineham will play, just a hunce no inside info or anything, be very very suprised if ben crooks is anywhere near the squad, but hey stranger things have happened

I've said before I hope they both play but I'd be surprised if Crooks and Lineham play tbh. It's a gamble going with one player that's been doubtful through the build up let alone two. Add in what seems more minor doubts over guys like Yeaman and Arundle and Gentle would be playing a risky game to name the lot.

If one player breaks down in the game a team can just about cope but when it starts getting above that it's mighty difficult to get a positive result.

I'm greeting the feeling O'Loughlin is a doubt for us but hope I'm wrong. He would be possibly the biggest miss we could have.