This is the week to rest a few bodies before the semi, but who do you want to see given a chance to impress?



I'd like to see Danny Bridge, Laithwaite and Glenn Riley given some time, but then again, Ryan Shaw and Jordan Burke have been around for a while without pulling on a first team jumper in the league.



Anyone that's watches the 19's regularly, is there someone you would like to see have a go?

I'd rather rest players in the semi - and even the final if we get there - than lose more ground in Super League. I accept 3rd or 4th doesn't make a massive difference because we'll be playing Huddersfield either way as things stand so the only advantage is being at home in week one. An advantage, yes, but not the be all and end all.



Dropping more points could see us drop places though and then the play off picture changes dramatically. We aren't Leeds with all the experience of winning it time and time again before people start shouting about it being so easy from any position. We need to finish as high up the table as possible because winning the Grand Final is the be all and end all for me. Rest players against FC, not KR.

From what TS has said we'll probably see Ben H back this weekend. Glenn Riley

may get a spot on the bench along with Tyke. Can't see him resting too many though. James Saltonstall is the pick of the 19's this year but there are others like Gavin Bennion, Ryan Manneley and Jacques Peet who look to have big futures.

I wouldn't rest anyone. I feel we need the cohesion of playing together to bring out our best performances. Injuries are part and parcel of the game, we could rest someone this week and then they could be injured in the first minute of the semi final. Wembley is the biggest prize in the game for me. I don't care what Sky try to dictate to me.

James Mendika has been ripping it up at Swinton of late even though their results have been poor. He got quality SL game time at London and I for one would like to see him retained next season.

rest them against hull or even the final..if we rest them against hull we may not even get to the final..full strenght for me

I'd like to see Brett rested, boy did that fella take some hammer (again).



Still, pound for pound he's got to be the toughest guy in SL, not just on the basis of the hammer he takes but by virtue of him ripping the opposition apart moments after looking like he's off to A&E.



Tough as teak, as we used to say about Bob Jackson.

I was thinking the same thing when watching him line up to take a kick with a massive bandage on his head. Easy enough to be tough when you're a 17 stone prop but the way Brett puts his body on the line time and time again and gets up after some fearful hammer makes him the toughest and bravest guy in SL for me.

As much as I respect most of your posts Dropkick I'm not sure if this one is a wind up.Rest players against Hull in the semi final of the Challenge Cup!Am lost for words at that statement.

Our grand total of zero Super League titles is hurting me badly. I'd sacrifice pretty much anything right now if it increased our chances of it finally happening. Cup games are bonuses at the moment for me, not priorities - and yes, I have been attending them anyway, so I can't be accused of jumping on the bandwagon by going to Wembley if we do get there.

I sort of understand why some are willing to sacrifice an(other) appearance at Wembley, but I hope I never ever find myself in that category.



Perhaps it's partly a generation thing.

The Challenge Cup continues to be the singular RL occasion that gains the most media exposure in the UK.

Through the BBC especially there is much more chance of a work colleague (in non-RL territory) being aware that "my team" is playing at Wembley than they ever would for the Grand Final tucked away on Sky.



Moreover, the financial windfall from the Challenge Cup Final far outweighs the benefits of a visit to Old Trafford.



I also enjoy the day and the atmosphere of Wembley far more than I did Manchester last year.



Don't get me wrong, I understand why a Grand Final victory is so important to many, but I certainly wouldn't have it higher on my list than the Cup Final.

Grand Final is higher on my list of priorities, quite a bit higher, but we are only one match away from Wembley, so I wouldn't rest any for the SF. Throughout the season I've said we'll finish top 3, probably top 2. I still think we could well finish top. BUT, I'd give the leage leaders shield away to win at Wembley and "only" finish 3rd or 2nd.