Agreed, plus, we're 4 points clear so it gives us some breathing space. Hayes played some games last season so I assume Powell thinks physically he is ready to step in for sporadic games.

Hayes at 7, Mata'utia to start at centre with Wrench on the bench, if its going badly take Hayes off Mata'utia to half back, Wrench to centre. Otherwise plan for Hayes 80 minutes and Wrench 40 coming on at centre.

We also have Riley Dean, but I don't know what the agreement is concerning a one off return to the club. Dean would be a better like for like replacement IMO.

I had in mind it was a 2 week recall option?

who do we play the week before Wigan in the cup? £10 says we pick up at the very least 1 ban in that match to either a key pivot OR key forward (Vaughan or Kasiano)

Ratchford to take Drinkwaters' place. Then Wrench into centre

Fair enough, that would be more reasonable for Fev.

Hayes as been in the last 2 21 man squad announcement’s I think it criminal if he doesn’t get a run given he is a recognised half. But will not come as a great shock that Mata’utia appears there just disappointment.

It's not saints we have drawn, it's Wigan. It's hull who should worry about the disciplinary panel the week before the quarter finals. They will definitely cop a ban or 4.

I know there are some wire fans on redvee, if they're also reading this, can you please correct our six fingered sister-loving friends and point this out to them.

I just don't get the thought processes that the Disciplinary Panel go through. If you can have a ban reduced due to previous impeccable behaviour (Makinson) then surely there must be an option for increasing a ban from the 'norm' when repeatedly committing bannable offences (fifth suspension since the GF less than 8 months ago) ........ 2 matches for Knowles ????