By all accounts he has really kicked on over the last 12 months.... I didn't get to watch as many under 20's games last season as i did in previous seasons, due to a nagging mrs........ but I plan on watching a few more this year. Be good to see how he has progressed. Its a position we could really do with a young player to come through strongly in... I'm not really sold on this myler at 9 idea that seems to be quite a popular amongst some fans.

We shouldn't underestimate London. They are not the same team that we put 82 on last season. They have recruited heavily from the NRL and are apparently spending the full cap.

I agree, If we look at this as a cakewalk then we will drop points.
London are not the team that we played last March.

But Sky Bet have got us as 1/25 favourites off scratch or -20 points.

I agree also. When you have someone of the quality of Micheal Witt in your side the potential for an upset has to be there. He played great against Stains at the weekend.

I think it could be a really tough game this Sunday, especially if the fans come expecting eighty and start groaning if we're not 12-0 up inside the first ten. I really don't like the idea of introducing young kids when we don't need to before we've even got a few wins on the board. You give them a run once the team is hitting its straps and playing good footy.

It could well be tough, I think the big emphasis this week will be on our 'D' as I think it was clear from TS post match that he wasn't happy with certain parts of ours at Hull, I can see there being a bigger emphasis placed on a nil than an 82. I see a comfortable hard fought (slight contradiction) if you know what I mean style win, say 28-12.

By introducing Dwyer, I'm not intending this to show a lack of respect for London, more that he has to be Hooker No.3 surely, I know it's more TS's way that we'll get a stint there from Bridge/Briers/Myler/Ratchford, just to find themselves at acting half in a set etc but I'd like to see the lad get a go, I think it would be a boost to the fringe lot also with the 20's season about to start.

This time last year, we'd lost to Huddersfield and needed all 80 of the mins to eek past Hull KR at home, so we really didn't hit our straps early doors, this could be a similar game to that Hull KR one, nip & tiuck, go either way job for sure. I just don't see it given Smith's anger post match, I think he wants a reaction.

I 'd like to see one of the youngsters get a run but I think God will want to give the established guys as much time on the pitch as possible this early in the season. Dwyer, Currie and one or two others may well get their first team opportunity this year but I doubt we'll see any of them just yet.
London are a different proposition this year, still think we'll get the 2 points but it will be tough.

My guess for Sunday-
Riley
Joel M
Bridge
Atkins
Williams
Ratchford
Myler
Morley
Mick M
Carvell
Westwood
Waterhouse
Grix

I/chg - Briers, Harrison (or Hill), Cooper, Wood

Thankfully Smith will pick the strongest side and will take nothing for granted.

quick question why wasnt bridge kicking the other day was he injured,

Westwood is apparently more consistent in training.

oh well i took foster and have put bridge in anyway

Good work on kidnapping the preening git, but I wouldn't have posted it on here. They'll probably track your IP, so scarper NOW.

Think he's just injured him... I can't say I wouldn't have done the same. He is a prat.

According to the Warrington Guardian site, both Joel and Matty Blythe are available for Sunday.
Mickey Higham not being considered due to elbow injury.

I reckon London Broncos are being overrated a bit here.

They were weak last season and have been for a couple of years now. Yes they have made a lot of signings but which of their players would realistically get in our team?

Can't see them making the playoffs.

Just you wait darling!

It will be a massive shock if we don't win.

darling???

I love that!

I will clean his house from top to bottom whilst wearing a French maid outfit and make him a sandwich if the Broncos make the playoffs. Or if Arsenal make the Champions League.

No Deal Dude >

Should we tell him or not?

I like Teessidewire's posts but I do find it strange that he is so vigilant about the correct allocation of gender to SC, and indeed that he refuses to believe anyone else could be in on the joke.

I liked it when 71 was flirting with SC.