Re: Clarkson : Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:16 pm  

Omar Little wrote:

Ablett has also been one of our best players all season!

I agree it's definitely a straight choice between Kirke and Clarkson - personally I'd pick the latter's work rate over the former's bulk.

Disagree - For me its between Kirke, Ali and Eastwood for 2 spots.

Re: Clarkson : Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:25 pm  

darwoo11 wrote:

Disagree - For me its between Kirke, Ali and Eastwood for 2 spots.

Assuming Ali and Eastwood are both 100% (I'd think they should be close by now) I agree with what someone said above - they're match winners and will play. Ali as interchange SR and Eastwood as Interchange Prop.

Re: Clarkson : Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:00 pm  

If Eastwood is prop he should be very clearly told to keep the fancy stuff to a minimum and focus on not missing tackles and notdropping the ball.

Re: Clarkson : Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:13 am  

Omar Little wrote:

Assuming Ali and Eastwood are both 100% (I'd think they should be close by now) I agree with what someone said above - they're match winners and will play. Ali as interchange SR and Eastwood as Interchange Prop.

TBH the thought of Ali & Eastwood both getting picked worries me. As you say, they can both be match winners but for me their deficiencies are too similar - pick them both and you've created quite a weak spot in terms of fitness & stamina. And believe me, it could be a very pacey game on Saturday, quite possibly played in hot conditions. That's the one major selectional dilemma in my book; I don't think any other, e.g. Donald v Smith, is likely to have a major influence on the outcome.

Re: Clarkson : Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:37 am  

YEP YEP wrote: Chris Clarkson, Leeds Rhinos' rising-star forward, will make his Challenge Cup final debut on Saturday after breaking into the full first team this season

YEP YEP wrote: Chris Clarkson, Leeds Rhinos' rising-star forward, will make his Challenge Cup final debut on Saturday after breaking into the full first team this season

Re: Clarkson : Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:41 am  

Sam Buca wrote: YEP Speculation IMO as he has played for the last 2 months. FWIW I reckon he'll make this team but if the rumours (and im hearing them from places away from the MBs) are true about Peacock he may miss out.

Sam Buca wrote: YEP Speculation IMO as he has played for the last 2 months. FWIW I reckon he'll make this team but if the rumours (and im hearing them from places away from the MBs) are true about Peacock he may miss out.

Re: Clarkson : Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:48 am  

Out of them 2 I think Kirke may miss out with Eastwood getting the nod ( Even with a little cloud over his head ) :-p

Re: Clarkson : Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:00 pm  

Harrigan wrote:

Speculation IMO as he has played for the last 2 months. FWIW I reckon he'll make this team but if the rumours (and im hearing them from places away from the MBs) are true about Peacock he may miss out.

Saw JP this morning mate at Vue kirkstall with his knee strapped up and limping like long john silver he won't play.

[Frosties.]

Re: Clarkson : Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:03 pm  

rhinoms wrote: Saw JP this morning mate at Vue kirkstall with his knee strapped up and limping like long john silver he won't play. Said he will miss up to the first four weeks of next season, http://www.therhinos.co.uk//news/14771.php

rhinoms wrote: Saw JP this morning mate at Vue kirkstall with his knee strapped up and limping like long john silver he won't play. Said he will miss up to the first four weeks of next season, http://www.therhinos.co.uk//news/14771.php

Re: Clarkson : Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:22 pm  

rhinoms wrote:

Saw JP this morning mate at Vue kirkstall with his knee strapped up and limping like long john silver he won't play.

Was he limping more or less that Eastmond was limping at the semi final?