Also, just seen that Cas have signed Gareth O'Brien on a 1 month loan deal to cover for Rangi Chase.

I did wonder if we should've been in for O'Brien with our lack of cover at halfback.

I'd be surprised if we get Pryce on loan for Friday, more likely it'll be Blythe on the wing and Walker in the centre.

Franny asked me if I'd play, but sadly I'll be the worse for wear after attending a wake.

What? Thought he was just concussed? That's a bit of a nightmare.

If the dual reg with Dewsbury works both ways, I would ask Karl Pryce to come back for a week or two in a shot.

We all complained about his short comings,but think hard, does elliot kear offer anything any better.

Karl might not be the hardest worker but his try scoring record his as good as anybody in the league

To do that over so many games is not a fluke

No, he picked up a leg injury in the same tackle.

Just noticed it's the same 19 man squad as last week with Platt included. He's being given time to show he's fit. If not fit it will mean either Murphy or Donaldson in the 17.
I watched Donaldson play for Dewsbury last week and was impressed. Played a full 80 minutes and he must have made over 35 tackles.
By the way,in the preview on the Bulls website I notice that Foster is averaging almost 15 points a game over his 50 game career. That figure includes 40 tries in 50 games.

Hope Platt is fit, then we can keep the same shape and not have to move players around too much. Cas got any injuries or suspensions, other than Chase?

Keith Mason still not fit. Kirk Dixon hasn't played yet but is in the squad this weekend. Gareth O'Brian is drafted in to replace the suspended Chase.

One final post from me before I disappear again:

This will be only Steve Ganson's second Super League appearance at Odsal in over four years (work that one out).

Right, see you all on Saturday! #OdsalBounce #LetsRockTheHouseDown

Surely it can't be connected with us being on TV Mick?

I know a lot of Bulls fans detest Ganson after Millennium Tragic. but in fairness Ganson was guided by the Clown. And, unlike the Clown, Ganson came out and acknowledged the screw-up. I always reckoned it took a big man to do that.

I must admit, I find it hard to hold a grudge against Ganson in the light of the above. And IMO he IS light years ahead of the rest of our supposed professional referees.

'Tis strange how the same two or three refs [i seem[/i to get the TV games...

Maybe they are the pretty ones?

looking forward to tomorrow's game - think we match up pretty similar this week

Cas will batter you lot this weekend

Ganson makes me laugh.
Some of his decisions are truly baffling!

Having said that…I’d say he’s one of the best referee’s in the game?
Yes, we all know he likes the sound of his own voice/whistle but he certainly doesn’t take no from the players.

Sort of golden brown and crispy? Can't really call it batter if it's not golden brown and crispy

And TV Tony the Touch Judge will also no doubt appear. I was amazed to see him running the line pre season against Dewsbury without a camera to be seen!

The T&A today is saying that Jobe Murphy might be getting handed a debut off the bench this afternoon.

Very disappointed that Addy looks like he is playing half back, Kearney and Sammut got to be best half back pairing at moment,surely there must be a solution to keep them there.
Winger injured so change 3 positions
Need quality ball from half backs to give Lulia chance to create something
Nowhere near as confident about today now

John Bateman has tweeted good luck to Jobe Murphy on his debut.

Agreed about Addy. Also surprised Murphy's chosen ahead of Donaldson, by all accounts the pitch is very heavy, so all 4 of our subs are going to be key and have to play long minutes. Donaldson apparently made 30+ tackles last week, which is the kind of work rate we need in games like this. Not saying Murphy won't provide that, but players don't usually play massive minutes on thier debut. Going to be a tough one.

Isn't it possible to line up like this? No need to disrupt halfbacks imo.

Foster
Blythe
Walker
Lulia
Kear
Kearney
Sammut
Scruton
Diskin
Nas
Whitehead
Olbison
Addy

Heath
Murphy
Sidlow
Langley

Feel pretty much the same to be honest.

Course, it could just be a paperman's guess or even a bit of coach's disinformation - I hope so.