Thought I'd start a thread up to talk about this Friday's game.

Who's going? Will we win? Who should play?

I will be there and I'm backing FC to win but think the Bulls could prove a hard opposition to face given the adversity they're facing at the moment. I've noticed in the last two games that Rankin has been taken off and Heremeia has played in the halves. Is it maybe time to give Miller a try alongside Horne?

Same team for me but add Carvell and take out Pitts and Start Whiting in 2nd row.

Rankin should be dropped for me and bring Azza in at 6, he changed the game when he came on yesterday.
Miller on the bench and bring him on for Houghton and move Azza to 9. Guessing Carvell is fit id go with something like

Shaul
Talanoa
Yeaman
Crooks
Lineham
Heremaia
Horne
Paea
Houghton
Carvell
Pitts
Ellis
Westerman

Miller
Bowden
Feka
Whiting

Carvell and Tuson come into the mix

I thought about Tuson but cant drop Pitts, Ellis or Westerman after yesterdays display from those 3 imo.

carvell tweeted he may not be ready for bulls, same again for me, tuson may not even get in the 17

I'm looking forward to seeing Tuson in action but I think you're right. The players we've used so far have done pretty well so far and Tuson may find that he'll have to wait for an injury or drop in form to get in the 17. It's brilliant to be in a position where we have a good squad depth.

Tuson for Pitts. I want to see what he can do. We know what to expect from Pitts.

What happened to the "its your place to lose" philosophy. If they're playing well they should be left in place.

I can't comment on yesterdays game as i haven't seen it yet, but on Heremia has proved in the past that he isn't good enough to play at halfback long term, he is Ok for the odd game when we have injuries, but he shouldn't be starting there regulary.

He is an excellent hooker and should play there.

If Rankin isn't producing the goods, then give Miller a game.

Personally I would give Rankin another game, but he has to step up in this game or I would be looking at replacing him.

I'd bring back Carvell if he is fit, I'd also swap heremia and Houghton up to give the Bulls something else to think about.

Whats the point in playing well if you get dropped for it?

Same team for me, Houghton is the top tackler in the team.

I would give Rankin one more chance but he needs to offer more all the good kicks downfield came from Horne and Houghton.

If we can get the last tackle errors cut out we will be too strong for a lot of team, expecting a win on friday night as I think we will be well up for it.