If we go behind to Barrow i dont think we will come back and win.

The middle unit is soft, over weight and shows no fight or desire to get stuck in when the going gets tough.

Hoping Kibula and Scurr are back in as a minimum. I dont think anyone could complain if they were dropped for Flemming either to be honest and thats really scraping the barrel.

Think this game is too early for Mustapha unfortunately

On showings so far I'd agree with a lot of that. We looked good at Dewsbury but the evidence since then is that we're flat track bullies. The game on Sunday is the ideal opportunity to show otherwise or confirm our fears.

If we do go behind vs barrow it will show how much heart is in the team.

Also I’m sure the brave souls in attendance will make our feelings known

I take it the person asking for Kibula to be brought in to provide go forward and replace overweight forwards didn’t see the Hurricanes game then?

In better shape than some

Foggin-Johnston looking at a sizeable ban. Charged with a Grade E case by the RFL. 4-8 game ban incoming.

It was a shocker. No one can have any complaints.
Ban wont come into effect untill the cup game next week though

6 games I reckon

I wouldn't be rushing him back into the side after his ban. Absolutely brain dead thing to do with 45 seconds of the match left when we were getting our backsides spanked.

Surprisingly, Kear hasn't had the ruthless streak I thought he would regarding discipline. Remember Fleming walking straight back in the squad after costing us the win against Widnes? I know sometimes coaches need to take emotion out of making selection decisions, but I was very surprised to see Fleming play. With Eldon Myers playing for the reserves, unless Kear is back from injury, looks like DFJ will play.

I know you need to show loyalty and give players a chance to redeem themselves but how many chances?

I only saw the highlights of the Midlands match and Kibula looked overweight. Disappointing. Maybe it's just me but I would be embarrassed if I was turning out looking like I was overweight. Are our fatties not not bothered?

Barrow on Sunday (if it's on) is gearing up to be like a game from the early 60s played in the mud in front of a few dwindling souls. What ever happened to summer rugby? Wrap up warm.

To be fair Kibula did 65 mins I think in what was his first game for 2 years. Achilles injuries are particularly nasty to get over. I think we'll truly see our fitness levels this Sunday though. We don't have the excuse of "falling in love with ourselves" or "the opposition are full time" they'll be very little skill on show, it will be about who can grind it out.

Kear is available apparently

The rain is coming down and the pitch was already a state - any chance of it being called off?

Might work out better for us if it is

I'll be surprised if it's on. If it is on it'll be an utter mudbath.

Batley's game on Sunday against Sheffield has already been called off.

Oh no! Not another Covid outbreak at Sheffield

Postponed. https://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/article ... -postponed

Postponed. https://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/article ... -postponed

Probably a wise decision, certainly wasn't going to be conducive to an entertaining day for anyone given the weather forecast.

Gives chance for more to get off injury table

Hopefully see the return of Scurr, Kear, Lilley and potentially Mustapha for the next league game against Batley.

And Hall

Erm... there's a challenge cup game away at London next week. Lets get that out of the way before worrying about league games against Batley.

As Peter would say....... one game at a time

Could do with a half decent cup run to get some feel good factor back and hopefully a decent tie to get some money in!