17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:46 pm  

A week early I know but because I think we might look at putting out a bit of a weakened team out next Sunday (that would be what I did anyway), based on what you've seen recently what would you 17 for the final be? Obviously assuming nobody gets injured/banned next week I think I would go with this:

Dixon
Mantellato
Welham
Salter
Sio
Blair
Walker
Lunt
Allgood
Larroyer
Horne
McCarthy

Boudebza
Tilse
Puletua
Green

Really tough to decide who plays 1 and I assume that will be Chester's biggest decision. Also the issue of Kelly's fitness in which case it would have to just be a straight swap for Chisholm.

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:49 pm  

Strongest possible squad for me. Would rather players go into it match fit.

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:16 pm  

I wouldn't put Allgood in from the kick off. He won't be fit enough, even after this weekend if he plays.

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:26 pm  

EL CAMO wrote:

A week early I know but because I think we might look at putting out a bit of a weakened team out next Sunday (that would be what I did anyway), based on what you've seen recently what would you 17 for the final be? Obviously assuming nobody gets injured/banned next week I think I would go with this:

Dixon
Mantellato
Welham
Salter
Sio
Blair
Walker
Lunt
Allgood
Larroyer
Horne
McCarthy

Boudebza
Tilse
Puletua
Green

Really tough to decide who plays 1 and I assume that will be Chester's biggest decision. Also the issue of Kelly's fitness in which case it would have to just be a straight swap for Chisholm.

You reckon Walker will go ok in the halves?

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:09 pm  

SirStan wrote:

You reckon Walker will go ok in the halves?

Just shows the confidence some fans have we can beat leeds with 12 men

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:25 pm  

2 definitely not deserving of a place in the 17 at Wembley imo: Burke, Chisholm

4 players who I don't think will benefit the Wembley occasion: Cockayne, Greenwood, Cox, Ollett

8 players who should play next week at Widnes and prove they are worth a spot in the Wembley starting line up: Dixon, Salter, Walker, Green, Allgood, Tilse, Donaldson, Boudebza

10 players who should definitely be in the Wembley 17 if fit: Sio, Welham, Mantellato, Blair, Kelly, Puletua, Lunt, Larroyer, Horne, McCarthy

On that basis, one of the props will miss out. On form and fitness as things stand should be either Allgood or Tilse, but suspect it will be James Green.

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:35 pm  

Pickering Red wrote:

2 definitely not deserving of a place in the 17 at Wembley imo: Burke, Chisholm

4 players who I don't think will benefit the Wembley occasion: Cockayne, Greenwood, Cox, Ollett

8 players who should play next week at Widnes and prove they are worth a spot in the Wembley starting line up: Dixon, Salter, Walker, Green, Allgood, Tilse, Donaldson, Boudebza

10 players who should definitely be in the Wembley 17 if fit: Sio, Welham, Mantellato, Blair, Kelly, Puletua, Lunt, Larroyer, Horne, McCarthy

On that basis, one of the props will miss out. On form and fitness as things stand should be either Allgood or Tilse, but suspect it will be James Green.

I'd take the 5 props as puletua by his own admission is a second rower really

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:38 pm  

Pickering Red wrote:

2 definitely not deserving of a place in the 17 at Wembley imo: Burke, Chisholm

4 players who I don't think will benefit the Wembley occasion: Cockayne, Greenwood, Cox, Ollett

8 players who should play next week at Widnes and prove they are worth a spot in the Wembley starting line up: Dixon, Salter, Walker, Green, Allgood, Tilse, Donaldson, Boudebza

10 players who should definitely be in the Wembley 17 if fit: Sio, Welham, Mantellato, Blair, Kelly, Puletua, Lunt, Larroyer, Horne, McCarthy

On that basis, one of the props will miss out. On form and fitness as things stand should be either Allgood or Tilse, but suspect it will be James Green.

Can't disagree with much (or any) of that mate. Based on yesterday, it would take a minor miracle for Allgood to be fit enough to be of any use at Wembley, whereas Green would be ready & I think would go very well off the bench. I agree that Chester will lean toward MA but I think it would be a mistake.

Puletua, Tilse & Walker are certain to make up the other slots. All this bluster about places up for grabs is bull. The only decision CC will make is between his mate Ben or Dixon and I pray he gets that one right.

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:52 pm  

It has to be Dixon for me. Put some trust in him to keep the errors down and the kid could be a revelation on the large Wembley pitch.

Re: 17 for Wembley : Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:49 pm  

SirStan wrote:

Can't disagree with much (or any) of that mate. Based on yesterday, it would take a minor miracle for Allgood to be fit enough to be of any use at Wembley, whereas Green would be ready & I think would go very well off the bench. I agree that Chester will lean toward MA but I think it would be a mistake.

Puletua, Tilse & Walker are certain to make up the other slots. All this bluster about places up for grabs is bull. The only decision CC will make is between his mate Ben or Dixon and I pray he gets that one right.

Thought cockayne was poor on Sunday got to be Dixon no brainier