Wonder who will play FB, can't see us risking Hoy or Walker.

Moy has a great skillset, but is no where near physically ready for first team (he often struggled with that in reserves and academy), but I suppose it might be worth a try.

Looks like Moy is the next cab off the rank. Unless Smith opts for Tindall/Barron/Mcintosh to start the game.

Agree on not risking Hoy or Walker

Other wildcard option is playing Charles at FB, has played a few games there for the Academy.

Maybe half each, as have a few options at 6/7, with Smith (who I'd give some time at halfback in pre season), Medforth and Harman.

I thought I read him and Wainhouse were out long term?

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Rare bit of good news for the game, looking like the BBC have beaten Channel4 and will screen 12 games on Saturday teatime on BBC2 which should mean better viewing figures, used to like that timeslot in the 00s

Great news regarding the BBC, prefer the idea of a 5:30pm KO rather than 12:30.

In a period were the game is at a crossroads this is quite a positive bit of news in that the Sport has been able to attract broadcasters to bid for the rights for coverage as opposed to having to take what is being offered.

Whilst it's disappointing to lose CH4's coverage which I thought the way the produced their coverage was a breath of fresh air compared to stale SKY & BBC efforts, its still a positive. Hopefully the BBC will take some pointers or even recruit some of the CH4 staff involved. Hope Chappers will still be the main anchor for the coverage and that it may lead to some magazine type show during the week in conjunction with an improved SL show.

A constant 5:30pm Saturday slot is good for viewers too, I found by the end I was missing a lot of channel 4s games as the days/kickoff times changed around a lot... just hope it's not Nobby and Davies commentating! Apparently they're showing Wigan's WCC game and a couple from the playoffs too which again is great exposure for the game

Wigan have already sold 20k for the WCC so it should look good for the cameras. Yes it's in effect a pre season friendly for Penrith but 'England Vs Australia' is still a big pull for viewers.

Your casual viewer on the BBC doesn't need to know it's a pre season friendly though, if they watch it and Wigan win it, it's a good way to hook new viewers in before the super League season starts

If they see it as a friendly they wouldn't celebrate the try that took it to golden point like they did

Or play a pretty much full strength team

And good news regarding the bbc

More games on normal TV the better as much bigger viewing numbers than sky

Only thing is RFL need to start saying to bbc/channel 4 we need hard cash for the product instead of giving it away for peanuts

Noticed nal v Liverpool only got 7.6m viewers quite poor when you think 4.5m watched the darts final on sky

Yes and I think Saints beating them at home will have hurt. But we all know the game is scheduled after SL season has started but before the NRL has begun to help level the scores up.

Super league only starts 2 weeks by the WCC

Hardly peak by then

Anybody going on Sunday? Went on Bradford's site and it seems you can only buy tickets for the seated stand?

There's a couple of us going, we got our tickets off the Hull website, £15 a pop seems steep for a friendly but hey ho not having any rugby for months swung it for us. Hoping for a good game and a chance to see how some of the younger lads are getting on.

Just seen on Hull Live that Severs has really bulked up, hopefully he can stay injury free as theres a big opportunity for him in that 2nd row

He's been unlucky that's for sure. He was a standout in the U18s and would have played a few games last year if he was fit.

I'm going, actually have a space in the car, it's me, Bonaire, Talentboy and Keith going in the positive wagon.

Any takers?

Will it just be you beyond ferrybridge services

Going on Sunday, first visit to Odsal for a while (maybe since they were last in SL). It used to be a real favourite of mine, I can't help but feel i'll be in for a shock at the state its currently in.

I'm really impressed with how it seems Nu Brown has settled into the City going from his social media. He seems a genuine good bloke with some real leadership skills. Of course talk can be cheap but in this instance my gut feeling is that its genuine. Could end up a fans favourite here.

Hull2524 will take you up I'm sure

Brown could be captain