Warrington Wolves 21-man squad: Sitaleki Akauola, Matty Ashton, Blake Austin, Josh Charnley, Jason Clark, Ben Currie, Matt Davis, Eribe Doro, Chris Hill, Jack Hughes, Tom Inman, Toby King, Ellis Longstaff, Jake Mamo, Robbie Mulhern, Stefan Ratchford, Josh Thewlis, Tom Whitehead, Gareth Widdop, George Williams, Connor Wrench.

So we knew about Clark already and looks like Cooper rested.

Not going to try name the 17 from that list but do you think Austin at 9?

Absolutely not! I’m unclear why this has been suggested by a few but I can’t see what he could bring to that role. I presume J Clark/ Matt Davis mix. Clark looked assured passing from the ground last week, Davis perhaps more of a running threat.

Can't see Austin at 9, Clark and Davis will share the role I imagine, although they have brought Tom Inman in to the squad who is a hooker I think?

If it is to be Clark & Davis at hooker I'd expect Hughes to move to 13 and Longstaff to back row. Props Hill, Mulhern, Sita & Doro.

But as you say, team could be anything, Williams potentially missing out, maybe they will want Austin to get some game time in before the Play offs in case of injury, same for Ashton & Wrench.

We look very limited in the front row, I presume Doro will get used and presumably for a decent stint this time.

Why Williams potentially missing,only way I would leave him out is if he had a knock. Him and Widdop need as much game time together as possible.

Quote ="karetaker"Why Williams potentially missing,only way I would leave him out is if he had a knock. Him and Widdop need as much game time together as possible.'" https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ed-devils/ Quote In saying that, George Williams is on stand-by with the birth of his first child thought to be imminent, so it may be that he is needed to slot into the halves.'"

Quote ="karetaker"Why Williams potentially missing,only way I would leave him out is if he had a knock. Him and Widdop need as much game time together as possible.'" https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ed-devils/ Quote In saying that, George Williams is on stand-by with the birth of his first child thought to be imminent, so it may be that he is needed to slot into the halves.'"

Ah didn’t see that explains why then. Hopefully his wife can hold on

So just read Currie’s interview and he mentioned that if 2nd was still a possibility they will push for it. 2 ways to read that but anyhow just had a look at both the Saints and Leeds squad and I’m thinking Saints will come out top in that encounter.

Wild guess...

Ashton
Charnley
Mamo
Wrench
Thewlis
Austin
Widdop
Hill
Davis
Mulhern
Longstaff
Currie
Hughes

Clark
Doro
Akauola
Whitehead

I know you say wild guess but would you rest Ratchford.

Yep, I'd take the opportunity to give him a break along with King. I expect I'll be miles off though.

I'd give the youngster Tom Inman a go he as a mean shot on him go check is highlights reel out over on youtube

Ratchford
Charnley
King
Mamo
Thewlis
Widdop
Williams
Hill
M.Davis
Mulhern
Currie
Hughes
J.Clark

Austin
Doro
Longstaff
Akauola

This is what i think will be the team, but if williams doesn't play then Austin straight in to the halves and put Wrench or Ashton on the bench.
Very light bench but i still think enough to beat Salford.

No! Why would we need to rest players? Last 2 games then playoffs. Need momentum and game time more than feet up.

Tom Inman to start. The only recognised #9 of the 21

A few of Tom's mates on I see



If he's ready (and I don't watch enough academy games to have an opinion) then I hope he gets a shot, sometimes its too easy to take the safe option of a first team regular out of position.

Obviously skybet haven't got word about our rested/injured players. Still giving Salford a +16 start.

Still more than enough in that side to potentially batter Salford? You almost beat them last year with a far weaker side.

On a day where they also had an extremely weakened side.

Without both Cooper and Philbin, expect Mulhern to start with both Akauola and Doro on the bench.

4 to miss out
Ashton, Inman, Whitehead, Wrench ..... maybe.....

The 17 for tomorrow will be.....

Ashton
Thewlis
Wrench
King
Charnley
Williams
Widdop
Mulhern
Davies
Sita
Currie
Austin
Hughes

J Clark
Doro
Ratchford
Longstaff

Make of this what you will.

Bizzarre if that's the actual team.