Looks like Jack Ashworth will be in contention for this one after a good run out for the reserves on Saturday afternoon. He's definitely been one of the positives of the season so it will be good to have him back. Harvey Barron also made a return from injury in that game.

There's an article on the HDM about Balmforth and the young players which I will link suggesting why he's not currently in contention for a first team spothttps://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/denive-balmforth-challenge-set-francis-9293306rl

It’s concerning that Balmforth still isn’t ripping it up in the Reserves.
Cummins mentions the inconsistencies still and areas to improve on.
Denise looks a bit too heavy for me and he needs to start working 10 hours a day on his improvement areas IMO

I see Okunbur got MOM from Bradford yesterday and Pele "impressed in a lengthy stint" according York reports.

I wonder if that means they might be recalled for this or if its all part of the plan to force them out. With Ashworth and maybe Fash returning we have more forward cover.

Just don't see what we have to lose with Balmforth, give Houghton or Smith a rest and give him 40 minutes, if he is poor and we lose, not much different t most weeks. I would expect very little changes to the side that lost to London, probably Ashworth for Pele and Fash (if fit) for Jebson.

Can't see anything but a comfy Cas win, Hoy will 100% score.

We'll definitely make Hoy look like Reece Walsh

Crazy to think that Friday is our last realistic chance of winning an away game this season.

Do we count Magic weekend as away

Also looks like Reynolds will start, forgot about him, be good to give Charles a rest.

What's the deal with Ese Ese? Has the investigation been done yet?

We should find out today

Should find out from the MRP today. They had insufficient evidence to charge Ese Ese so it was on London to provide further evidence. Don't think anyone knows if they have or not yet.

Fancy a cheeky FC win

Ese Ese, free to play, hearing is Thursday.

You just know they'll find some reason to give him a big ban the way our season is going.

2 Wigan forwards banned, bet they recall Chan.

Would be typical of our season so far, wouldn't it?

Ashworth in for either Chan or Pele. Reynolds in for Charles.