Salford throw Wigan match

[Futtocks]

23 hours ago, RayCee said:

I assume Wigan aren't tempted to rest anyone. 

Could be an opportunity to try out a couple of youngsters. I doubt Peet would make wholesale changes. When the playoffs are so close, you want to be making sure your A team are working together as smoothly as possible..

[The Blues Ox]

12 hours ago, Hopie said:

https://www.totalrl.com/rfl-conclude-inquiry-into-salford-red-devils-team-controversy/

"...the governing body confirming that the Red Devils would need to provide the adequate medical information regarding the 17 changes.

Now, League Express have had it confirmed that Salford have provided the necessary information and the matter is now closed."

So there has to be a medical reason for players to not play? 
What is "neccesary information"?

Might be as simple as a list of injuries from the physio or doctor and given most RL players are playing injured in one way or another the RFL can't very well turn around and try and force a player to play.

Pretty smart by Salford what they have done and I hope it pays off for them because on their day they look more than capable of beating anyone.

[phiggins]

8 hours ago, The Blues Ox said:

Might be as simple as a list of injuries from the physio or doctor and given most RL players are playing injured in one way or another the RFL can't very well turn around and try and force a player to play.

Pretty smart by Salford what they have done and I hope it pays off for them because on their day they look more than capable of beating anyone.

They can but I think the problem for anyone outside the top 3 is, I'm not sure any of them would be able to win 3 games in a row against top 6 opposition. Fully expecting a 2nd v 3rd match to determine who plays Wigan in the final.

[bobbruce]

On 20/09/2024 at 16:41, phiggins said:

They can but I think the problem for anyone outside the top 3 is, I'm not sure any of them would be able to win 3 games in a row against top 6 opposition. Fully expecting a 2nd v 3rd match to determine who plays Wigan in the final.

That’s not how it works is it Wigan and Hull KR have a week off whilst the rest play off. The winners then play Wigan and KR in what are effectively semi finals. 

[phiggins]

1 hour ago, bobbruce said:

That’s not how it works is it Wigan and Hull KR have a week off whilst the rest play off. The winners then play Wigan and KR in what are effectively semi finals. 

Warrington play hull kr if they beat Saints in the first game. I expect them to beat Saints, and I expect Wigan to beat Salford or Leigh. 

[bobbruce]

34 minutes ago, phiggins said:

Warrington play hull kr if they beat Saints in the first game. I expect them to beat Saints, and I expect Wigan to beat Salford or Leigh. 

Yeah as soon as posted I realised what you meant not a second v third play off like the top 5 was but you expect that will be the outcome. What I would say is Leigh are capable of going to Wigan and winning and Wire are good enough to go to Hull KR and win. So there is a chance for shocks. I personally don’t see Salford or Saints beating the top two at home.