Would seem a good game to bring Shaw in for, boost his confidence, let him kicks some goals etc

I've just looked and it says

I agree. He just seemed to struggle under the high ball. At Cas he looked alright in the centres.

Has anybody heard Ferguson's name mentioned as available? I'd be happily surprised if he is.

I've hardly heard him mentioned all off-season, almost like they were avoiding talking about his back injury.

It would be a welcomed return for me as I rate him and think he could really stand out in the Championship.

Unfortunately, Ferguson is our O'Loughlin. Superb player when on the field, but spends more time in the treatment room than the physio.

Article from 15/1/15

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It was the pressure from Hall Moon and Ablett - 2 internationals and a top class Aussie.One on one tackling did not seem to pose a problem.
I think this game against a team not expected to feature in the middle 8 is a perfect opportunity for his debut.

That's the problem, one month on when he was supposed to be fit to feature ina friendly, but no word. As I assume if he is now fit he'd certainly feature in the squad, that suggests he's had another setback. Anybody heard anything? If fully fit, he would surely be a stellar addition to any Championship squad, he's not a Championship level player.

Ferguson's still not ready for action apparently, so won't be in the squad this week.

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It's the exact date in June when Ferguson will play.

Mmm, or maybe the new car park deal??

Jeez could you have said anything less mouthwatering than that. It's exciting news about the new type of paper towel being used in the disabled toilet on the left hand side of the coral stand.

It's far from exciting to me, to be honest, seeing as I usually walk to Odsal..

It's just details of the new competition to identify a Bulls fan to referee the return match against Leigh. As with the Leigh guy the competition winner will not need to demonstrate any particular competence or experience.

I'm willing to take a risk here and say that I don't think you are a Bulls fan.

In fact I think you support Leigh Centipedes or whatever

Only been standing on the terraces for 48 years...... not continuously mind. Main claim to fame is I used to eat my lunch in City Hall canteen with the great Terry Price and occasionally he brought Berwyn Jones. So relatively new to things then. I presume you thought my post was mischievous and it probably was, but I'm still seething about the refs contribution to the game.

Riiiiight. Well it's the exciting launch of Bullsapp.

Also excited about the new programme that's free on Sunday and return to Odsal.

Seijka and Williams charged with Grade C striking an offence that carries a ban of 2/3 games.

Also 2 from Leigh charged with grade c offences.

Apparently it's a book. It contains several pages containing drawings of hundreds of rugby players. One of them will be slightly different and you have to see if you can spot him. It is to be called "Where's Fergie"

I reckon, they will be slightly worse than lowly Leigh last Sunday, Haven will try and murder some of your players, and maybe even some of your fans. Welcome to the 'less skillful' championship.

According to the T&A we’re likely to be without Siejka and Williams for two matches due to suspension so they’ll miss games versus Fev and Hunslet. Lowes is reported to have said the squad for Haven match will be pretty similar to the Leigh squad apart from Addy who is out for a few weeks with a hamstring injury.

So looks like we could be persisting with Chev in the centres if Baille and Blythe remain out. Not sure who will come in for Addy.

If nobody new is available and the squad is similar, I would hope either Ulugia or Henry come into the centres with Chev moving to Addy's place. If it's Ulugia, we may see Bates on the bench in his place? With the players that are supposedly injured, I can't see many other options to be honest, aside from starting Walshaw in Addy's place and Bates taking the bench spot.

Here's hoping a Fleming, Ferguson or Petersen are back to solve the problem.

In that case drop Siejka for Whitehaven and let the halves who will play against Fev and Hunslet have a full game together.

I'm glad we've chosen this year's Mike Worrincy/Marc Herbert/Rikki Sheriffe/Lee Sthillaire after just one game.

Anyway bugging out of here. Off to post on Bullsapp instead.

laters

Perhaps a plan worth considering FA. Fev away will be tough and we need to be prepared. They’ll be very up for it. Did Carvell and Wood play for them last weekend? Has Maitua got his visa yet? The Wakey board reckons they’re interested in getting Sammut (at least on loan).

Our options for halfback with Addy and Siejka out are Brook and Mullaney. I don’t see any other options for No7. If you move Mullaney we’d need to find a backup fullback (probably Ulugia). So that leaves a wing spot free (Shaw’s a bit dodgy under the bomb so I’d put Purtell there and hope Baille is fit). When you look at all the changing about it’s not ideal and will make us a bit disjointed.

I was stood next to Brook at Cas and was struck by how slightly built he was. He’s still young and hasn’t really filled out yet. It could be a gamble to play him. He’s alright in attack but in defence he’d certainly get targeted.

Is Siejka becoming a scapegoat? Not yet I don’t think but he did have a bad game at the weekend. If someone plays poorly they deserve criticism surely?