Nope, mainly it was one of Farrell or Sculthorpe playing in the backrow.

I've just looked at teams for the world cup and sine tri nation games.

Stand offs where Harris, Deacon and Mcguire.

Led to believe we are closing in on the 8K mark for passes sold, great numbers with over a month to go.

Great to see that fans are willing to stick with the team and that every game being on sky hasnt affected ticket sales

It's bad in a way though, as with everyone renewing I couldn't get a pass nearer to my family than I had last year.

I hear that Lee Crooks is the new Player Welfare Officer, replacing Feka.

Bradford lost to fev today.

Still fancy them to beat us. We'll be sending out a young team and they'll have played Fax and Fev by the time next Sunday rolls round. I'm won't be going but I'm banking in Bradford uploading the full game on YouTube a day or 2 after

Feels good to finally say its game week again.

Not seen anything regarding tickets so I assume pay at gate is available?

Expect 2-3 of the younger lads (not promoted to this years first team squad) to be on the bench this Sunday.

Would like to see Dawson get a go in the centres

I expect a young side to get a hard game from Bradford. Tempted to go along just cos it's been ages since I was last at Odsall. We've got a big 1st team this year so we can pick a decent looking side. Something like this.

Logan Moy
Harvey Barron
Davy Litten
Roman Dawson
Lewis Martin
Mackenzie Harman
Morgan Smith

Will Gardiner
Denive Balmforth
Damel Diakhate
Charlie Severs
Zach Jebson
Nick Staveley

Matty Laidlaw
Jack Ashworth
Jeylan Hodgson
Sully Medforth
Lennon Bursell
Jack Charles
Jude Thompson

Litten will be full back I would have thought, think Medforth will start at 7

Can't see Damel being fit

Litten is 3rd choice fullback but 4th choice centre. I think we will see more of him out wide than at the back this year. We are a bit light at centre. We havent produced one in ages.

What's up with Damel? I thought I read he was gonna play.

I didn't think they would play him first game due his injury last year - I didn't think he had started pre season at the same time as the rest, but could be wrong

Wouldn't mind Litten playing half a game at full back and half on wing.

Think Fash and Cator will get some minutes too

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... fc-9021585 Sounds like no Litten for the Bradford game. Darnell is back too

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... fc-9021585 Sounds like no Litten for the Bradford game. Darnell is back too

Wonder who will play FB, can't see us risking Hoy or Walker.

Moy has a great skillset, but is no where near physically ready for first team (he often struggled with that in reserves and academy), but I suppose it might be worth a try.

Looks like Moy is the next cab off the rank. Unless Smith opts for Tindall/Barron/Mcintosh to start the game.

Agree on not risking Hoy or Walker

Other wildcard option is playing Charles at FB, has played a few games there for the Academy.

Maybe half each, as have a few options at 6/7, with Smith (who I'd give some time at halfback in pre season), Medforth and Harman.

I thought I read him and Wainhouse were out long term?

Quote ="mwindass"I thought I read him and Wainhouse were out long term?'" Scrap that, Armstrong was the other injury https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ore-target

Quote ="mwindass"I thought I read him and Wainhouse were out long term?'" Scrap that, Armstrong was the other injury https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ore-target

Rare bit of good news for the game, looking like the BBC have beaten Channel4 and will screen 12 games on Saturday teatime on BBC2 which should mean better viewing figures, used to like that timeslot in the 00s

Great news regarding the BBC, prefer the idea of a 5:30pm KO rather than 12:30.

In a period were the game is at a crossroads this is quite a positive bit of news in that the Sport has been able to attract broadcasters to bid for the rights for coverage as opposed to having to take what is being offered.

Whilst it's disappointing to lose CH4's coverage which I thought the way the produced their coverage was a breath of fresh air compared to stale SKY & BBC efforts, its still a positive. Hopefully the BBC will take some pointers or even recruit some of the CH4 staff involved. Hope Chappers will still be the main anchor for the coverage and that it may lead to some magazine type show during the week in conjunction with an improved SL show.

A constant 5:30pm Saturday slot is good for viewers too, I found by the end I was missing a lot of channel 4s games as the days/kickoff times changed around a lot... just hope it's not Nobby and Davies commentating! Apparently they're showing Wigan's WCC game and a couple from the playoffs too which again is great exposure for the game

Wigan have already sold 20k for the WCC so it should look good for the cameras. Yes it's in effect a pre season friendly for Penrith but 'England Vs Australia' is still a big pull for viewers.