Hodgson, Anderson and King in the 18 for the Exiles.

If we line up like the TANCW then I'll be happy.



Hoping we have a few who back up, particularly in key positions.



The certain availability of Monas is a real bonus.

Hoping that we have players fit after the exiles match would be great for a chance to win salford!



Fingers crossed on this matter.

Interesting that you don't think Louis will back up, TANCW.

True !!

I don't know. When Monaghan was released, I just took Anderson out. No idea who will back up of course, nor who will play for England.

I think we'll be okay. I'm sure if TS was worried we'd struggle, he'd of asked to reschedule the game, as I'm sure I've read somewhere that he was given that option. Therefore, I think all the players will back up, except Morley.

I imagine it's purely and simply because Buderus is captain, and Tommy Leuluai is vice-captain = 2 hookers in the team.



Bit stupid as MM is the best of the lot but there you go.

Agreed, but I think Leuluai will play at 7, Buderus won't last the full 80, and Monas is a better 9 than Faiumu.

When I read that first I thought you meant McIlorum. Coffee all over the computer screen. Got confused between the two teams - I realise now you meant Monaghan.

In a similar vein to some of the comments on here, I think we should rest Briers, both Monas, Westwood & Hodgeson for the cup game against Wigan.



We have Bradford at home in the league the week after. We don't want to risk letting our professional rugby players play every week do we.



Some of them may not be up to it in an relatively easy league game the following week!

I think trying to predict who will or won't double up is a bit pointless. It all depends on a) how many minutes they play in the Origin game b) whether they suffer any knocks or injuries and c) overall availability and fitness of players in each position following the Crusaders game / weeks training / Origin game.



For example, do we want to be without both Anderson and Westwood on Sunday? Probably not. But if they both play 60+ minutes on Friday and pick up minor injuries we may have to. If one comes back much fresher than the other, then maybe the fresher one will play but the other won't. And if they both come back having not played much and feeling raring to go, then both may play.