Does anyone think we should give some of the fringe players like Gelling and Mellor a go in the next couple of games? And get Prescott in there somewhere too (possibly Fielden and Roberts, although I don't know where they stand on the injury front.)



It cost us last year massively not rotating the squad early on in the season, and I think the next two games would be perfect to give Mellor and Gelling some vital Super League experience.



I'd play Mellor off the bench and put Gelling in the centre partnered with Richards. Let Hughes have his say in the back row because that's where he will be fighting for places once Carmont is back.

Listening to Wane's interview last night on the radio I'm not overly optomisic at the chances of this happening.



I'd like to see him rest the likes of Sam, Pat, Finch, Lulu, Goulding, Hock and Micky against Widnes because with the pitch being what it is and one or two of them carrying knocks, risking them would be worthless.



Therefore, the likes of Gelling and Mellor would come in. Don't hold your breath though

I think it's too early in the season for that - as well as we have been playing, there are still signs that we're not always "clicking" as a team, for parts of the game. Better keeping a more-or-less settled team at present, I feel.

They only play once a week. I could understand rotation if there were midweek fixtures, but I would put my strongest 13 out until Easter Monday, then maybe rest a few for the Wakey game.

Perhaps it is a tad early to begin resting those that are injury free, although I'd be tempted rest Mossop this week and let Prescott have a run out, but that's just me.



It's those carrying injury's that should without hesitation receive a rest. The likes of Leuluai, Hock, Tuson and Goulding should all be sat on the sidelines this week unless 100% fit, and the same goes for anyone else currently nursing an injury. It's simply not worth taking the risk so early on in the season when we have more than adequate replacements waiting in the wings.

I work at least 5 days a week, they work 1, i work for at least 8 hours when i do, they work for 1.5 hours.

Nobody rotates me, and they get paid a bit more than me. They should be expected to work every week.

In my opinion the team selected should always be the strongest one available and selection should be based on form and fitness.



We don`t need football-type rotation - the team will automatically rotate itself based on form, fitness and any bans that we may pick up.

Does training not count as work, no?

They have to be at a physical peak, you just have to be able to play solitaire on your PC...

Rotation plays an important part in your season if you seriously want to challenge for both trophies IMO. If you've got the squad and are in a position where you can rotate then I would take full advantage of it. Players carrying niggling injuries should be given time where possible to freshen up and let those injuries heal so that way there's less chance of a serious long-term injury & they'll be fresher as the season progresses.



Plus another advantage of it is getting the chance to take a look at your whole squad. Under Madge last season we never gave some of the young lads a chance as much as we did in his first season in charge. Perhaps some short-term thinking from Maguire. Wane has said he is thinking long-term & has said to the players he WILL rotate the squad during the season (according to Sam Tomkins in the MEN). This week is the first real opportunity to do just that.



Next year we're losing Leuluai and as of yet we've not signed Finch to a contract - we need to take a look at Joe Mellor at some point. Next week I'd consider giving him a bench spot. Same for Anthony Gelling. Chris Tuson apparently picked up a knock, I'd tell Hughes he keeps his place, but not in the centres. Hughes in for Tuson and Anthony Gelling starts. Both Gelling and Mellor got good write ups after their performances in the U20's - I'd give both a go.



The final one is possibly giving Paul Prescott a go. He got a good write up for his performance for South Wales Scorpions. If Hock isn't right, I'd considering moving Flower to the back row, starting Farrell and bringing in Prescott. If Hock is fine, then I'd possibly consider rotating one of the props.

Tommy L was strapped up yesterday and was limping when he came off. If he's not 100% then we should look at either moving Sam up to the halves and bringing Russell in at #1 or giving Sam Powell (or Joe Mellor) a game in the halves.

If Hock is injured give Hughes a game in the second row and bring Gelling in at centre.

For Widnes I'd like;



Tommy rested

Goulding rested

A forward rested (if Eric doesn't get suspended and make the decision)



Russell to fb

Sam to half

Gelling in

Preccy in

Again, why move our best attacking threat in sam from full back to stand off? If tommy is going to get rested it has to be mellor who comes in for him.

I would like to see us run with something like this for widnes



1. Sam Tomkins

2. Josh Charnley

3. Darrell Goulding

4. Jack Hughes

5. Pat Richards

6. Brett Finch

7. Tommy Leuluai

8. Jeff Lima

9. Mike McIllorum

10. Lee Mossop

11. Harrison Hansen

12. Gareth Hock

13. Sean O'Loughlin



14. Paul Prescott

15. Ben Flower

16. Chris Tuson

17. Joe Mellor



Bring Prescott and Mellor in for Lauaki and Farrell. Not really been impressed with faz so far.