It appears you’re making assumptions again. Here I go: 

No. I don’t make 7 player changes just because of 2/3 injuries. I referenced the short turnaround and to the FC game too. So, it’s a combination of those and not just injuries, added to that the likes of Rodwell, Scott were initially planned to be starting players in the team anyway. 


I never said Lino to be rested did I? You’ve just made that up just like last time you commented on my post. I was more thinking of Trueman and running with Russell and Lino if needed. Trueman did have some strapping on one of his legs through the game. And if we rested Lino who would kick the goals? 


Walmsley did go fine. In fact I thought he went well considering the unplanned switch. Russell is also playing well, with a short turnaround I thought it’s a perfectly viable option. Point above someone mentioned about FC having young athletic wingers so to be wary of kicks of Russell does get the nod. 


Just because I am saying I’d like to see some fresh legs for this one isn’t always a reflection of the players who could be rested. In fact I can barely pick fault with any player this season. This may be a game though where some rotation wouldn’t hurt. 


If Powell keeps the same team bar the 2/3 injured then that’s great too. It will mean that they have recovered well in the short turnaround. 


Either way, need a big performance from the team at home Friday. Need a handle on Esese and Sezer as others have said. Forwards will hopefully step up as they have done all season for this one. 

Mike has been great at loose but we look more fluid in attack with Pitts there in my opinion. I’d like to think Uele, Atoni, Hood and Pitts can deal with Esese. Hull have that big Aussie lad at second row too, Cartwright? stick Mike on him.

Mike has been great at loose but we look more fluid in attack with Pitts there in my opinion. I’d like to think Uele, Atoni, Hood and Pitts can deal with Esese. Hull have that big Aussie lad at second row too, Cartwright? stick Mike on him.

Should be a good game this. Both teams will rightly have confidence that they can get a result. My biggest concern (apart from the fact that you guys are playing well) is that we've played in two barnstormers in the last two weeks (Leigh extra time draw, Wigan comeback) and that has to have taken a lot out of us. Emotionally and physically. I'm sure we will have the right mindset, but if we are even just a little bit heavy legged or off the pace then you are good enough to exploit that. Watts and Eseh are both available and could feature. 

I think that will probably be the case. We could stick Hardaker on that side who is a bit more of a canny operator, but I've never really liked the idea of changing your plans because you are worried about the opposition. Should play to your own strengths.

Besides, that left edge has defended well. Sezer has been solid, and Martin's pace can get us out of a few holes.

While I get the concern, Trinity have less recovery time than Hull FC by a day and have sustained 3 injuries in a match that looked quite a draining one down the middle vs Hudds. 

It may be a case of whomever handles the recovery better will have the better of the game. Sometimes though it’s hard to tell. 


Both teams have pretty much had a good start to SL with only a point in the ladder between them, though I’m not sure of hulls fixtures, trinity have faced a very tough start and come out well. 


Both teams will be confident like you say as both have been playing pretty well. Could be another close hard fought one this. Hard to predict, I’d like to hope being at home could give us an edge.