seems strange to include Shaul
just wonder if he will give Litten a break this week

I think he could do with it, Hudds and Wigan have both put him under heaps of pressure and bashed him about putting us on the backfoot in exit sets.

Possibly, wouldn't be the first time this season.
Although I'm not sure who else he would name in the squad given the absentees.

i think Balmforth must not be ready for SL- we have to trust TS on that else h'ed have been in. Big step up from Newcastle plus its a very responsible position to play (not that they all arent). Therell be reasons

Maybe going to play his natural position at hooker.

Yeah been told bench is Brown, Lover, Shaul and Gardiner, so I'm guessing Satae and Fash props. Tag out, I reckon reason Shaul plays is purely to do with the Salary Cap.

Would Staverly playing affect the salary cap, seeing he has already, although that was in the cup.

Must win game this one, lose and the 6 has gone IMO, don't fancy us with that bench, particularly looking at the Warrington squad.

Quote ="Dave K."Would Staverly playing affect the salary cap, seeing he has already, although that was in the cup. '" There was a rule (that was suspended during the pandemic), that any player earning less than £15k wasn’t eligible for SL. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-le ... m-21940219 I can’t be bothered to search for it, but I have a vague recollection that the threshold might have been raised slightly since then. I don’t know how much academy players or first year reserves earn, but if a club has to shell out say £5k or £8k to have a lad run out for a few minutes in a late season game it might not seem like great value for money. So not so much the cap as the wage bill. Players outside the top 25 don’t count on the cap iirc.

Quote ="Dave K."Would Staverly playing affect the salary cap, seeing he has already, although that was in the cup. '" There was a rule (that was suspended during the pandemic), that any player earning less than £15k wasn’t eligible for SL. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-le ... m-21940219 I can’t be bothered to search for it, but I have a vague recollection that the threshold might have been raised slightly since then. I don’t know how much academy players or first year reserves earn, but if a club has to shell out say £5k or £8k to have a lad run out for a few minutes in a late season game it might not seem like great value for money. So not so much the cap as the wage bill. Players outside the top 25 don’t count on the cap iirc.

Hope I'm wrong but I think we have too many first choice starters out to get the the win today

Pretty much my feelings for today, without Taylor, Sao, Houghton and Carlos on top of no replacement for Evans and letting the most consistent performing SR go in Griffin. It’s a big ask as that’s half a starting 13 missing.

The bench looks scarily weak and lightweight

Don't think we can win with that bench unfortunately. Too lightweight against a big Warrington pack. Already starting small with Fash up front.

Warrington are pretty much full strength. Can't see us getting over them today

Too big too fast
runaway in the second half

Hoping Trueman hasn't done his achilles

Just not good enough. Proves pack to me is just not big enough. Rebuild well under way and needed. If am honest we are not a top 6 team ATM .

You actually here? Or just clicking away with your socks out

last tackle options again so poor

dont have to tell you anything grandad
get back into your cage

reality kicks in at last
Taken some time

OK to a few injuries hit, soOON as I saw the 17, knew it would be a comfy defeat.

Was hoping Dywer would do well for Hull, but must be one of the most overated players in SL.

Can't believe there's anybody who actually rates him. Shocking player and we'll be better off without him.

its serious either knee or as you say Achilles

Ultimately gave ourselves far too much to do losing 7 in a row in the early season. Alot to work on but alot gained, defensive resolve and togetherness is back as well as the ability to work for one another. Smith has gotten everything he can from this squad I feel and I think if we had sneaked in the 6 it would have being a massive upset considering where he took us from.

Poor attack today, Wire there for the taking but cant help but feel the season has peaked. Blood a couple of young uns now in the correct manor, although dont be silly and suggest playing the entire academy next week!

Hopefully the squad will benefit from this season and those coming in will get behind what TS is doing and we wont havr to wait till round 11 before we start playing again!

Play offs aren’t for everyone, Tony smiths barmy army.

Too many out, not replaced a quota player and one of our best attacking threats, did well to hang in there, but can't help but feel Pearson gave the season up a while ago.

Wouldn't play Lovodua or Dywer again, not good enough and leaving,.