Wembley

If be surprised if Flanagan starts in the 2nd row. I don’t think he ever has when we have other choices? I think McCarthy will start in the 2nd row with Flash or Yates on the bench. Watto might use Yates as an interchange prop.

Burke may come in for Pauli as Burke has impressed recently but Pauli has been picked for every game he’s been available as seems to be Watto’s preference in the bench so I wouldn’t be surprised if he got the nod.

I agree with JJR that Kear might be on the bench for his versatility. Can cover if Evalds breaks down and can be used to spell Joey if needed

Strong squad though considering our (season start) first choice centre and winger are missing

Been looking on other forums: when did we become so loved and supported? In my 65+ years, I've not seen this before!

To be fair although I’m gutted for them on a personal level, I’m not sure both sarge and ormodroyd being out weakens us.
Sarge has been poor at full back and would be rightly targeted as a weak link and Welham has been strong at centre over the past few weeks so from a team perspective not too big a loss at centre.
Ormondroyd is a squad player and wouldn’t have played anyway.
The big plus is our best player is back and strengthens us

Part of me (the long suffering Salford fan part) fears there is still drama to be had before the game kicks off.

It would be our luck for Watson to come down with it.

Strategy wise I think going out all guns blazing would be a huge mistake, we'll tire before Leeds do and they have much more pace in the backs.

For me this will be won in the forwards and for that reason Lannon must get a bench spot, got the feeling that he'll have a blinder.

I've been a fan of P2 but sorry he just can't play.

To cumbersome for such a big pitch like Wembley, Yates, Tyke and Lannon for me with Flash to come of the bench.

Just my opinion:
1. Evalds
2. Inu
3. Welham
4. Watkins
5. Williams
6. Tui
7. Brown
8. Moose
9. Lussick
10. Dudson
11. Greenwood
12. Lannon
13. Yates

14. Flash
15. Ikahihifo
16. Pauli/Burke
17. Tyke

Tyke might start in place of Lannon but he’s far less effective playing out wide. I personally don’t think Pauli is up to it but as mentioned he keeps getting picked. I think he will cost us a try at least on that massive pitch. Burke has been very good lately but someone has to miss out.

One of the really good things is that it's on the Beeb. Although the Beeb in my view is going to the dogs (necessarily now of all colours creeds types ethnicities) at least the commentary should be good.
Just watching the Saints match and Chuckle Bro on, talking continuously with the same old non match blurb, but actually saying nothing.
John Kear Johnathon Davies et al, can't wait to listen to somebody eho knows who can add value, as opposed to two props who commentate, well like two props.

See LondonRed's back, pretending he's from London, but probably Walkden, as are a few others now we've reached the Final; not been through the topsy turkey grind of quarters and semis as we have on here, picking teams, giving our valuable expert opinion, and spending hours researching facts.
No its Final time so I'm back😉🤣