I don't think Ryan's tackle was deliberate or calculated. The tackle wasn't completed and the man wasn't on the floor (will check again). I don't think he's that sort of player.

I'd be disappointed if he gets a ban or fine.

I've got to agree fez on all fronts and despite the comedy villain booing from the west when the replay was shown

I'll put my faith in a GF and 3 x CC winning coach, so I wont put my preferred XVII down.

I'm also assuming that he will also address the goal/place kicking issue, after all, that's his job, and he knows a lot more about RL than internet posters. Come to think of it, so does Agar.

A stronger bench needed, we had 2 backs and 2 kids on it v Saints. When are Bailey and BEvans fit?

For me the Friday loss was more frustration than anything because of other options/choices that were available having said that Fridays team had enough personnel to win, so put it down to an off night that's the nature of sport, as you say it's best left to Smith and Agar so far they are going very well, though there are a few disruptive injuries they still have options, things could be a lot worse.

Don't really think the bench was the problem.

I heard Ben was playing but not seen anything of Bailey even getting a reserve match

The infection on Bailey's leg has cleared up and he can now start running again. So I would guess we are looking at 2-3 weeks minimum before he even gets a run out in the reserves. Meanwhile Ben Evans has been playing since the third week in February. He has played twice for the reserves and twice for Rochdale. But... he was injured during March 2015, so he has had a full year out, plus no pre-season so I don't know what sort of player we will get back this season.

I'd be tempted to hand a few rests out:

1. Russell
2. Lineham
3. R Evans
4. Atkins
5. Penny
6. Gidley
7. Patton
8. B Evans
9. Ratchford
10. Cox
11. Currie
12. Westwood
13. Westerman

14. I really want to give Daz a rest. Morgan Smith has played at hooker I think? Dubious.
15. Philbin
16. G King
17. Hughes

After what happened at wakey today I wouldn't rest anybody. Hudds season could start this fri if we don't play to our full potential.

If Gidley shakes this calf issue he has, then he should be kicking Friday. As you say, Brough wont miss many, so we need him back on duty!!