[quote="Sir Gregory ParsloeP":ruubmc23]Have heard that Leeds have made plans to get the tie played at Headingley with the club hoping the Army beat Wests. Will make a farce of the new structure if we don’t play the away tie in the first year it’s in force.[/quote:ruubmc23] Hopefully not. I fancy the away day but less sure about a home game.

[quote="christopher":2h1hc3xi]Crikey, have I lived In an alternate universe for 25 years? [/quote:2h1hc3xi] Corrected

[quote="Sir Gregory ParsloeP":3fhtyotr]Corrected[/quote:3fhtyotr] Fwiw i agree with you, i think we’ll go with a squad to get the job done

On the home/away thing, I think there's a bit of a difference between Leeds playing a semi-pro club compared to our opposition in the first round. Leeds playing at Batley say, or one of the Cumbrian clubs, would help raise the profile locally a bit and hopefully earn some money. On the other hand there's little to no benefit to the game as a whole in playing at Aldershot barracks or at an RU club ground. Also, if you were one of their players, which would you rather do - play at your home ground, or take maybe the only chance you'll ever have to play somewhere like Headingley? I'd also suggest that Leeds may be tempted to put more kids into the team at home than away as well. Regardless we shouldn't be risking more than a handful of first choice players in this round of the Cup. A scrappy win without injuries is far better than a huge score with injuries.

The away team should not be allowed to play at home. Do Salford agree to play at wigan instead of at home to get more money? The idea of the draw is to give one side a random advantage. The away team should not be allowed to play at home even if for the best on intentions. Maybe play at Hunslet? The Army won't have a fan base but if West's want to play in London go for it.