FULL TIME

SHEFFIELD 18
T: Woodcock, Gibson, Barlow
G: Woodcock 3
FAX 50
T: Penkywicz 2, Tamghart 2, Worrincy, Beswick, Royston, Haley 2, Patterson
G: Haley 4 Govin

1.Greenwood 2.Paterson 3.Royston 4.Haley 5.Worrincy 6.Govin 7.Black
8.Cherryholme 9.Penkywicz 10.Wilson 11.Smith 12.Roberts 13.Beswick

14.Tamghart 15.Barker 16.Watene 17.Gleeson

Fax killing the Eagles though Penky and Gleeson and have had a further 2 tries knocked off as players held on the back. Tamghart and the forwards also having a stormer according to Radio Leeds.

Barrow 34-7 Keighley FULL TIME
Blackpool 16-46 Widnes FULL TIME
Dewsbury 34-14 Batley FULL TIME
Doncaster 36-28 FULL TIME
Gateshead 46-22 Rochdale FULL TIME
Hunslet 14-32 Oldham FULL TIME
Leigh 24-22 Whitehaven FULL TIME
Workington 6-38 Featherstone FULL TIME
York 58-12 London Skolars FULL TIME

BEFORE TODAYS KICK OFFS
---------PLAYED-AGG-POINTS
Keighley 3 56 7
Oldham 3 40 7
Halifax 2 58 6
Sheffield 3 8 6
Widnes 2 20 4
Blackpool 2 0 4
Barrow 2 12 3
Gateshead 3 -16 3
Rochdale 3 -90 3
Hunslet 3 -88 0

Doncaster 4 6 9
Leigh 3 72 7
York 3 42 7
Feathersto 3 28 7
Dewsbury 2 52 6
Whitehave 3 6 6
Batley 3 -14 4
Swinton 3 -58 2
Workingto 2 -38 0
London 2 -96 0

Well - didn't expect that scoreline. I didn't go because I had a lazy day at home. Currently watching Wizard of Oz on Five



Well done lads. Very professional job by the sounds of it.

Jeez we don't half have some hypocrites on here. I've seen several posts where certain folk weren't gonna go after "last season's shower of an effort in Sheffield". Oh, but I've probably been "on the pop" eh?, littledik?

was at the game today, some really good points to take from the game, but still too many stupid errors (17) according to matt on radio leeds
Tamghart and frank was amazing, still would like to see us have to get out of second gear

Not at all Tony. You're right, i bet a few didn't go. I didn't, as i have already alluded to in my post.

I see you've been stewing over what i said over a week ago, seeing as though you've dragged the quote out. Sorry petal.

good result today i expected a little bi closer match but we are better in the forwards this year so that probably counter acted the width of the pitch.

Despite the fact that a number of people on here didn't go today (free world free choice imo) we still outnumbered the Shaffield fans 2:1 in my estimation
as for the game Frank and Said tore them apart after their introduction after 20mins(ish). As Matt said on Radio Weeds we made loads of errors especially in the first half where we spilled the balll at least 4 times in their 20. Ben Black laid ona number of scoring passes but also sent out some dodgy passes which sort of summed up the afternoon really, excellent in parts but still making a number of errors. Govin had a bit of a nightmare before being subbed in the firstt half but he came up with a better showing in the second half.
My only real concern is the quality of our passing at times. Holly's gone and we have improved but I do think there is room for improvement in what I belive are now known as our pivot positions.
Sheffield were woeful, and having to play Gibbo who I guess has trained with them once is not a good sign, but I guess they will be alot stronger when their imports arrive (if ever)

Think they are only waiting for two to come through - Some of the passing late in the 2nd half was fantastic. The pass from Patterson to Shad was brilliant.

Still looks like we havent quited clicked yet in attack, but once we do there will be some big score lines.

Good display again from the team today. Much better showing than last year and revenge was extremely sweet.

Defence is clearly the difference between this year and last.

We have plugged the gaping holes we left in the line last year and teams are finding it much harder to get through us this time round.

We do lose a lot of posession when we throw passes away instead of holding on and playing safe, but at the end of the day when the passes come off and we destroy defences with our flair and speed, that is what makes us a different team to the rest and that is what is making us a step ahead of the others.

Fax are an exciting team to watch at the moment and I am sure that other teams spectators (if they are being honest) would agree that we do play exciting rugby. Let's not be too critical of the style of play because it is bringing us success and we don't want to stop the momentum we currently have.

Well done lads, don't stop doing the thing that we are all enjoying ................ WINNING!!

couldnt agree more dazednconfused.

wait until we really "click" we will be awesome. Much more confidence in our defence this year,

Sorry, there's only one of me!!

Fax are an exciting team to watch at the moment and I am sure that other teams spectators (if they are being honest) would agree that we do play exciting rugby. :3ooor8a1Let's not be too critical of the style of play because it is bringing us success and we don't want to stop the momentum we currently have.



I didn't intend to be over critical but I do think there are times when we try to score on the first tackle when we would be better advised to set up for the set, having said that we are playing some exciting stuff which I'll happily turn up to applaud, but we may not always have the luxury of the comfort zone that we had today

Let's leave the analysis to MC and the crew and lets all go with the flow and enjoy every moment of the Championships "entertainers".

COME ON FAX.......we're loving every minute of it.

There's me thinking the message board was a vehicle for exchanging views!! Sorry for my impertenance

I knew you'd bite at that one, I was only joking. Of course I get as frustrated as the next man, but let's enjoy the team for all it's skills and individuality. It's not perfect but it is good.

Just watching the Club Challenge and some of the Leeds plays are in the Fax style and they aren't always coming off but when they do they look good.

Top effort by the lads today considering the small pitch, not being cocky but we still have room for improvement imo, when we cut out some of the silly passes and more of them stick we will destroy teams.
Sheffield tried hard they came at us quick but we held firm most of the time, we are a much more solid team this year.

Enjoyed the macth today - but we didn't look as potent with Dana and Cherryholme in the front row.

Looking forward to seeing Wrench being given a run out on Wednesday (hopefully) with Dave Larder.

I thought that Sheffield were poor, but maybe they don't take this comp that seriously - felt sorry for Gibbo on the kick and chase - did he take a dive or was he pushed over?

There are a few pics of todays game on the Club web site already . . see Gallery

more to follow tomorrow

So pleased with the way the defence is shaping up this year, really put bodies on the line at times. Thought the passing was a tad erratic at times but hey if the defence is there you can afford to risk it. Still (pessimistic hat on) slightly concerned with goalkicking though, James does ok but he's not a top class kicker lets hope it doesn't effect us this season. Great showing overall lads though, definately buried the ghost at the Don Valley.

lets hope we can do the same with the whitehaven ghost this year,

Don't get carried away

Normally - this would draw in Haven4ever onto this board but i bet he'll be a bit slower responding after today

Do me a favour could you take this hook out of my mouth as I'm trying to drink a glass of red wine and it's going everywhere

I dont blame people for not going, not because of last years result, just because of the poor ground that is Don Valley.

I went along, as I did last year, and enjoyed the game. But the players are too far away and because of the open nature of the ground there is absolutely no atmosphere.

I know that Sheffield have been there for a while now, but surely there must be a more suitable venue in the South Yorkshire area?

Good game though, defence was good, except for the hole we left for Sheffields 3rd Try (but that hole was there more often last year). I am looking forward to see the "other team" play on Wednesday.

lots more pics on the Club web site now. . . . see Gallery