We haven't really had a settled side at any point, and I don't feel like we have pulled up any trees in any game, so to be sitting 4th is really pleasing when you consider that we have a lot of improvement in us. The next 2 are obviously going to be a big test, but if we could come up with a real statement win by beating Saints away then people might start taking notice.

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

We haven't really had a settled side at any point, and I don't feel like we have pulled up any trees in any game, so to be sitting 4th is really pleasing when you consider that we have a lot of improvement in us. The next 2 are obviously going to be a big test, but if we could come up with a real statement win by beating Saints away then people might start taking notice.

I'd be quite happy to give Saints a game, im sure the last 3 or 4 against them, they have put 40 points on us.

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

Tough one as Reynolds did OK against Catalans apart from the brain fart that got him a suspension.

That said I'd probably go for Lovodua/Gale with Reynolds on the bench.

Would be quite a prospect seeing Connor/Reynolds/Gale all feature and have none of them get injured or pick up a ban.

Reynolds just did okay against Catalan true.

Unfortunately he can’t be trusted to be okay against Saints or not do something stupid.

Lovodua won’t let us down and displays everything we ask for in our players e.g. commitment and desire.

davey41 wrote:

Reynolds just did okay against Catalan true.

Unfortunately he can’t be trusted to be okay against Saints or not do something stupid.

Lovodua won’t let us down and displays everything we ask for in our players e.g. commitment and desire.

For now Lovodua has to stay at 6, gives us some pace and a running threat, neither Gale or Reynolds have.

It's just up to Hodgson to decide who plays 7.

Interesting weekend coming up. Would imagine the Top 4 will all be favourites and if they win would put a cushion between them and us. On the other hand Wigan and Hudds might rest a few pre cup final. Some intriguing fixtures.

[Karen]

Mrs Barista wrote:

Interesting weekend coming up. Would imagine the Top 4 will all be favourites and if they win would put a cushion between them and us. On the other hand Wigan and Hudds might rest a few pre cup final. Some intriguing fixtures.

I've got an awful feeling that Wigan's "rest" week was last week and they'll go into this weekend full strength

Karen wrote:

I've got an awful feeling that Wigan's "rest" week was last week and they'll go into this weekend full strength

Could well be right!

can't see either wigan resting anyone, just hope some of their minds are on the final and a few errors creep into their game

could be 3 mini leagues end of saturday evening

1-4
5-8
9-12

Karen wrote:

I've got an awful feeling that Wigan's "rest" week was last week and they'll go into this weekend full strength

Pretty much but it mattered not

For those who said a priority was improved home form, you can't really argue with 6 on the bounce. Beaten Warrington, Catalans, Toulouse and Wigan in our last 5 games, just losing to Saints. Interesting few games coming up including Catalans away and I think there are signs of improvement in Warrington too. Wonder how Huddersfield will go after the cup as well, they've exceeded expectations so far.