Well the pack is easy enough to pick but the backs' should we play Higson and Pitman ?

Think I would go for the usual back 7.

Higson to start for me, littler on the bench. Finnigan second row with goulden.

Barlow not playing?

He can't he is on loan to Fev till the end of the season.

Higson....deffinitely
Guess you don't find centre's 'sitting on the bench' so, sorry Stu !
Is Finnigan fit yet, hopefully.

I would give Higson a go if hes fit , although not at the expense of Littler , though I do wish Stu would stop waving and flapping his arms around

he will take off soon .

no way will Paul drop his captain, Stu will start and AJ would be on the bench for me as he can cover a few positions

no way will Paul drop his captain, Stu will start and AJ would be on the bench for me as he can cover a few positions

There's no reason why Littler can't go in't 2nd row where he's played a million times before that's where I would stick him personally. Higson gives us pace out wide & his defence is top notch with the bone crunching tackles he makes.

Even captains have to warrant their places in the team, sentiment should play no part in the selection process.

Mc Nally
Maden
Littler
Higson
Pownall
Ridyard
Brierley
Duffy
Beswick
Ostick
Finnigan
Goulden
Aspinwall

Penkywicz
Spencer
Bate
Thornley

Gardner & Hopkins not fit.

I think Parker's our biggest loss as he really drives our team forward which is needed against a big Batley side & he marshall's the boy around the park brilliantly. Finnegan coming back is a boost although IMO if we beat Batley we desperately need Parker back againt a big Fev/Fax side.

Went to Leigh today to get my ticket 4 tomorrow and saw the wife of a regular poster who doesn't go to many of our games these days. He is coming tomorrow apparently.

Bigmouth, gob like the Mersey Tunnel

Will be good to see you.

Francis is known for his discretion .

Sure you owe me a pint from 2011 ?

Will get you a half.

I would have played Ginger Joe .

Bar Penky there are 3 potential props on't bench which is needed against a big, physical Batley side. Bullock has lots of potential but he doesn't offer that front row option & IMHO I think Rowley has selected the right 17.

I agree against the more physical sides Bates's 'mongrel' streak is more usefull.

Adam is in for Gardener (injured) Otherwise usual backs. Ryan Duffy starts in front row with Ostick. Tom Spencer (heard we've signed him - anybody else heard) on the bench - with Penky of course.

.Doubt you will find any Leyther who is not well chuffed if that's true