I know we have got another pre-season game to go and the likes of Dudson and Galea may get some game time, but I would think barring injuries Denis will opt for a tried an tested 17 against Wigan:
My guess would be Hanbury, Flynn, Phelps, Marsh, Ah Van, Brown, Mellor, O'Carroll, White, Manuokafoa, Tickle, Clarkson, Cahill with Gerrard, Joseph, Heremaia and Leuluai on the bench. Dean may get the nod over Marsh in the centres (or indeed it may be a case of perming any two between Dean, Marsh and Phelps).
Galea and Dudson may make a case for selection if they do well at Castleford, particularly Galea, who is Mr Reliable. No doubt Dudson will be itching to play against his former Club, but may still be a bit undercooked!
Myself would go with
Hanbury
Flynn, Phelps, Dean, Marsh
Brown, Mellor
Gerrard, Heremaia, Dudson
Galea, Tickle
Cahill
Manukoafoa, O'Carrol, Clarkson, White
Quote="Dug Out"Don't see the point of signing Heremaia to speed up the 'ruck' and then play him from the bench while starting with the pedestrian like White.Vice versa for me'"
Interchange hookers can often be good after the 20 minute mark when players start to tire slightly after the tough opening 20, that might be the ample time to bring on someone like Heremaia. I wouldn't be surprised to see Heremaia coming from the bench.
Quote="AJ Viking"I can't believe Marsh has never been played on the wing, he's an out and out winger for me and he'd be in my team ahead of Ah Van.'"
Always said the same when he was at Wigan. Not sure if he's improved this part of his game but at Wigan I've never seen a centre play with his head down as much. He's a willing worker, has good pace and an eye for the line and I can't understand why he's not seen as a winger.
Quote="NickyKiss"Always said the same when he was at Wigan. Not sure if he's improved this part of his game but at Wigan I've never seen a centre play with his head down as much. He's a willing worker, has good pace and an eye for the line and I can't understand why he's not seen as a winger.'"
Agree mate and not got the skill to be a centre.Wing would be his best postion and has blistering speed.
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