I would go:

Hardaker
Briscoe
Watkins
Moon
Hall

Sinfield
Mcguire

Kylie
Aiton
Peacock
JJB
Ablett
Delaney

Burrow
Bailey
Achurch
Singleton

Im sure Burrow will start but still think he is a great weapon to bring on after the initial early grind so it is the way i would play it.Kirke will more than likely get his usual cup final place too.The bench is a hard pick really as none of the candidates have really stood up crying out for selection when given the opportunity in recent weeks.

I'd go with:

Hardaker
Briscoe
Watkins
Moon
Hall
Sinfield
McGuire
Bailey
Aiton
Peacock
Ablett
JJB
Delaney

Burrow
Kylie
Singleton
Sutliffe/Achurch/Ward

That's the team I'd play too, but am sure Burrow will start and think Sutcliffe will be on the bench for Singleton and maybe even Kirke for Bailey or Achurch as well.

I'd drop Briscoe... he is rubbish

I would go with what you have put, except bring Clarkson or Ward in for Bailey, preferably Clarkson for this one.

...and replace him with??

1 to 13 picks itself. You can make a case for starting Singleton, and Aiton starting with Burrow on the bench, but I think we all know Mac will go with Kylie and Burrow starting.

Who are the 'individuals' as Mac put it that cost us the game yesterday with a soft second half defensive effort? I think that will determine who's on the bench. I'd hazard a guess that those comments were aimed at Bailey, Kirke, Clarkson, Ward etc. who should have enough experience to see out that game.

I would imagine, if he was speaking truthfully, then Sutcliffe would be the main one he was aiming at. You expect more from your halfs, and you expect better defensive efforts from all.

Only thing I'd change from that is Achurch instead of Sutcliffe, offers more in attack as a second rower for me

i really hope its all mind games because bailey and kirke shouldnt be in the team

Love it, brilliant from McDermott!!

Oozes confidence and lets Cas know we're going to do a fine job and you just try and do something about it.