I know we have got another pre-season game to go and the likes of Dudson and Galea may get some game time, but I would think barring injuries Denis will opt for a tried an tested 17 against Wigan:

My guess would be Hanbury, Flynn, Phelps, Marsh, Ah Van, Brown, Mellor, O'Carroll, White, Manuokafoa, Tickle, Clarkson, Cahill with Gerrard, Joseph, Heremaia and Leuluai on the bench. Dean may get the nod over Marsh in the centres (or indeed it may be a case of perming any two between Dean, Marsh and Phelps).

Galea and Dudson may make a case for selection if they do well at Castleford, particularly Galea, who is Mr Reliable. No doubt Dudson will be itching to play against his former Club, but may still be a bit undercooked!

Nice to have options, but Alex Gerrard would be in my starting 13 every day of the week.

I agree with you there Gerrard in the 13 every week

The backline almost picks itself,its which centres start,imo it should be dean and phelps as the are both wingers centres,flynn would get more opportunities if either of those were his centre partner,marsh cant pass and he crabs a little

I would start with manase and gerrard at props with o'carroll(if fit)and joseph as rotating props,white will start at 9 but he looks unconvincing atm so dont be surprised to see heremia starting,imo clarkson has earned his starting spot partnering tickle in the second row

My 17 would be hanbury,flynn,dean,phelps,
ah van,brown,mellor,gerrard,white,manakufoa,tickle,clarkson,cahill,subs o'carroll,joseph,heremia,galea

We have several players in the squad who can easily slot into the 17 atm so that can only be good for competition for places in training COYVs

I can't believe Marsh has never been played on the wing, he's an out and out winger for me and he'd be in my team ahead of Ah Van.

O'Carroll and Gerrard starting props in my opinion. Manuokafoa is a new player that needs to prove his worth to get a starting spot, I'd imagine Phil Joseph will have a better season this year as he was poor for large spells of last year. Dudson too needs to push hard to break in.

Completely agree.

I think Willie Isa will be in the 17

Don't see the point of signing Heremaia to speed up the 'ruck' and then play him from the bench while starting with the pedestrian like White.Vice versa for me

Myself would go with
Hanbury
Flynn, Phelps, Dean, Marsh
Brown, Mellor
Gerrard, Heremaia, Dudson
Galea, Tickle
Cahill
Manukoafoa, O'Carrol, Clarkson, White

Interchange hookers can often be good after the 20 minute mark when players start to tire slightly after the tough opening 20, that might be the ample time to bring on someone like Heremaia. I wouldn't be surprised to see Heremaia coming from the bench.

Always said the same when he was at Wigan. Not sure if he's improved this part of his game but at Wigan I've never seen a centre play with his head down as much. He's a willing worker, has good pace and an eye for the line and I can't understand why he's not seen as a winger.

Agree mate and not got the skill to be a centre.Wing would be his best postion and has blistering speed.

would go with that Old Chemic

The Vicar