Is HKR not better resting players against Saints and starting a few players fresh in the semi?

We will do. Will be a lot rested from both us and saints, seem an odd game to put on tv.

I'd play all the kids/fringe players next week.

Guzdek, Hallett, Marsh, Chisholm, Cox, Esslemont, Holker, Ollett and any others that could do with a run out. Chuck in a couple of 1st teamers to make the effort and rest everyone else. Can't risk injury or fatigue unnecessarily.

We wont put a side out against saints with the cup semi the week after and saints are still in the running for the league leaders shield.Do you seriously think we will be anywhere other than 10th ?

LLS (a) means naff all, and (b) isn't awarded until after round 30 so I think Sts, whilst not resting many, will certainly not be taking any risks.

I stand corrected on the LLS.

Yeah it will be like watching an U19's game.
Warrington on the other hand may not be able to afford to do that against Cas or they could end up 8th. To that end we could do with FC beating Wigan to keep Warrington interested.

The Hull result will have no bearing on wire, they need to beat Cas regardless so as not to lose ground on 4th. 5th to 8th makes no difference in the top 8 just a different set of away fixtures that are all equally as hard. Lose against Cas and they're looking at a 6 point gap to make up in 7 games which is a tough call.

Yeah good point I never though of it like that.

Realistically, the league is done for us. Losing vs Saints and Cas / Hudds winning yesterday put paid to top 4 ambitions.

CC will be our key objective now I think.