This would be mine after thinking about it: 1. Jowitt 2. Walmsley 3. Pratt 4. Hall 5. Johnstone 6. Trueman 7. Lino 8. Mckmeeken 9. Hood 10. Rodwell 11. Storton 12. Croft 13. Pitts 14. Russell 15. Uele 16. Faatili 17. Vagana Id save Doyle and Atoni for KR with a 5 day turn around, I’d spell Vagana and Croft a bit so they’re both fresher for KR. Tbh very little would change from that team today. I have confidence that they can go to Leeds and put in a professional performance and hopefully come back with 2 points.

my Foxtel scheduler this morning... at least this Sunday morning I will have pictures to watch and not just commentary or twitter updates

The famous Wakefield Trinity on the NRL channel, maybe we’re just letting them get to know us ahead of our forthcoming appearance in the World Club Challenge !

Many mentions of how good Lino, Storton and Scott have been in pre season, I agree they have been fabulous. Just wanted to mention how well Croft has played, he has really shone and I think would well deserve his place in the 17 for Leeds. Was speaking to a very experienced Rugby man who has over the years had a huge amount of experience signing and retaining players, he made the point that for the first time in a generation we are now in a position where we can have patience with young players, young players with obvious talent develop at different rates. It will be brilliant if Croft and Shaw come through this season and nail down starting positions. Likewise Vagana obviously has talent but is likely to need time, he is young and we are now in a position to give him time and hopefully reap rewards.

[quote="bellycouldtackle":1cmh7xvl]Many mentions of how good Lino, Storton and Scott have been in pre season, I agree they have been fabulous. Just wanted to mention how well Croft has played, he has really shone and I think would well deserve his place in the 17 for Leeds. Was speaking to a very experienced Rugby man who has over the years had a huge amount of experience signing and retaining players, he made the point that for the first time in a generation we are now in a position where we can have patience with young players, young players with obvious talent develop at different rates. It will be brilliant if Croft and Shaw come through this season and nail down starting positions. Likewise Vagana obviously has talent but is likely to need time, he is young and we are now in a position to give him time and hopefully reap rewards.[/quote:1cmh7xvl] Jack has bulked up and slotted into the SR well hope he gets game time

[quote="Big lads mate":3tpuk17i]Jack has bulked up and slotted into the SR well hope he gets game time[/quote:3tpuk17i] He’s a right unit now. Really hoping he can step up and become a consistent performer for us in the SR

[quote="Big lads mate":22kb2uo8]Jack has bulked up and slotted into the SR well hope he gets game time[/quote:22kb2uo8] Couldn't quite work out who Croft was at the weekend, when I realized it was him I was shocked, he's stacked a lot of size on in the off season, think it tells you the coaches see his place in the SR, he looks good.

I think SR suits him. He's always been a big lad but he's definitely pack some pounds up top.

Sivo's replacement arrives this week... https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/le ... s-for-2025

Sivo's replacement arrives this week... https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/le ... s-for-2025

Saturday – Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity (3pm) Referee – Aaron Moore, Video Referee – Liam Rush, Touch Judges – Neil Horton and Cameron Worsley, Reserve Referee – Carl Hughes, Timekeeper – Mark Hebblethwaite, Match Commissioner – Steve Williams

[quote="1873":2odvjf9k]Saturday – Leeds Rhinos v Wakefield Trinity (3pm) Referee – Aaron Moore, Video Referee – Liam Rush, Touch Judges – Neil Horton and Cameron Worsley, Reserve Referee – Carl Hughes, Timekeeper – Mark Hebblethwaite, Match Commissioner – Steve Williams[/quote:2odvjf9k] I wonder if the Time Keeper Mark Hebblethwaite is any relation to John Hebblethwaite who refereed the 1968 Watersplash final awarding Leeds a dodgy try having decided that Ian Brooke had obstructed. If so not a good omen

[quote="FIL":3868q70f]Sivo's replacement arrives this week... https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/le ... s-for-2025[/quote:3868q70f] If he plays on Saturday, and it's not yet clear if he will or not, then we should look to target him in both attack and defence, he won't be used to playing on a wet greasy pitch in cold conditions, send plenty of traffic at him and look to isolate him. When defending put him under immediate pressure with line speed and hit him hard

[quote="FIL":3868q70f]Sivo's replacement arrives this week... https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/le ... s-for-2025[/quote:3868q70f] If he plays on Saturday, and it's not yet clear if he will or not, then we should look to target him in both attack and defence, he won't be used to playing on a wet greasy pitch in cold conditions, send plenty of traffic at him and look to isolate him. When defending put him under immediate pressure with line speed and hit him hard

I agree, but will he play though ?? You would assume that Handley will revert to the wing to replace Sivo but surely they will have another back-up centre or two without needing to put the new guy straight in ??

[quote="FIL":m5ufn1u9]I agree, but will he play though ?? You would assume that Handley will revert to the wing to replace Sivo but surely they will have another back-up centre or two without needing to put the new guy straight in ??[/quote:m5ufn1u9] They’ll likely play Lumb on the wing I think and Newman and Handley centre

[quote="FIL":12bfjn55]I agree, but will he play though ?? You would assume that Handley will revert to the wing to replace Sivo but surely they will have another back-up centre or two without needing to put the new guy straight in ??[/quote:12bfjn55] If he’s as quick as Sivo was put him in, would be easy to catch

oh dear this latest injury is going to test our metal on saturday

[quote="God":25yw2qj8]oh dear this latest injury is going to test our metal on saturday[/quote:25yw2qj8] The latest one been Scott? Surely we can’t have lost another before round 1? Unless your talking about Pratts broken nose

no another one bites the dust Im afraid ffs

[quote="God":3v75k4y8]no another one bites the dust Im afraid ffs[/quote:3v75k4y8] So up to 7 now with another carrying a broken nose. Who’s been smashing the mirrors. After a strong pre season that’s gutting.

[quote="God":2lozd5dm]no another one bites the dust Im afraid ffs[/quote:2lozd5dm] Jay Pitts picked up a knock against Goole, so is it him?

More injuries probably won't effect the result but certainly the margin.

[quote="God":1cqd9bso]no another one bites the dust Im afraid ffs[/quote:1cqd9bso] Go on then.... do tell.....

Sorry dont want to give Leeds any info, club will annouce when ready. On the brightside I think we go with a much stronger sqaud than boxing day.

[quote="God":1pgt35mi]Sorry dont want to give Leeds any info, club will annouce when ready. On the brightside I think we go with a much stronger sqaud than boxing day.[/quote:1pgt35mi] Fair enough, I hope it’s not long term

[quote="God":m0vx0mke]Sorry dont want to give Leeds any info, club will annouce when ready. On the brightside I think we go with a much stronger sqaud than boxing day.[/quote:m0vx0mke] "oooooo look at me. I'm in the know...." pathetic. Why post that if you're not going to say?