What did we all make of that then?

I did expect floodgates to open with tuafua and Gasky getting injured 2 weeks r and r

Disappointing. But up against a full time side who had their pride dented a little last week.

We've 7 players missing in Blackmore, Arundel, Baldwinson, Scurr, Doro, Johnson and Davies. Then end up losing Taufua and Gaskell during the game too. Take 9 players out of any champ team apart from Wakey and they'd struggle.

Plenty of effort, still lacking some smarts though.

We desperately need some bodies back for Fax though.

Ended up how I expected given the injuries. Okoro off with a broken jaw now too apparently.

I liked the look of him tonight. A bit suspect in defence, but plenty if energy with the ball.

That’s another bitter blow. Any idea how it happened?

I was expecting a loss. I still don’t think Wakefield fans understand the huge advantage they have from being Fulltime. And that’s properly SL standard Fulltime, none of this hybrid or part squad fulltime that some clubs have tried.
But 3 major injuries during the game. That just sealed our fate.

We were always going to lose. With the amount of players missing then with two more injuries (and a lad with a broken jaw) during the game. I thought we did well to keep going and we were still pushing.

The games against Wakefield are basically friendlies as they’re going to walk the league so the result has no bearing on where we’ll finish in the race for second. Get some bodies back and play like that we’ll be alright.

The game was always set up to be a very tough ask given the circumstances and obviously injuries don't help but I'm not sure the final result would have been massively different even if we hadn't lost players during the match.

How we respond against Fax is now going to be interesting and it looks like we will have to do that without some key players once again. Be massive if Blackmore and Scurr are fit again as they add some massive go forward they we are going to be lacking without Okoro/Doro etc. Who partners Lilley at halfback.. Ott/Johnson I assume. We definitely need some decent cover because Gaskell is susceptible to injury as we all know.

Could have Davies, Fulton, Scurr, tuafua if he passes hia protocol, ott, peposhi and Johnson - just a couple of Those players would be a massive boost

Whoever keeps smashing mirrors and walking under ladders can you please stop it now. This bad luck continues with Okoro breaking his jaw and Gaskell and Taufua also sustaining injuries. I’ve never known a start to a season where we’ve picked up so many injuries. I’m counting 10/11 first team players now sidelined through injury.

Our opening game was always going to be a challenging encounter against a full time outfit with arguably a better squad than they had in Super League last season. Wakefield hands down were the better team. This game was a testament to the unpredictability of the sport, as we found ourselves having to plug more gaps as more players sustained injuries. My biggest concern as these injuries continue to mount is the disruption this is causing to the cohesion on the field.

Despite facing a myriad of injuries, the Bulls exhibited commendable determination and grit throughout the game. We could have rolled over and conceded 50/60/70 points and let in some sloppy tries before half time and towards the back end of the game.

Looking ahead to Halifax you would hope we could have Taufua, Johnson and Scurr (hopefully) returning to the team. What is the issue with Gaskell?

Those 2 loan lads put a good shift in I must say. A lot more minutes than they would have expected. Looked like hamstring with Gaskell. So pick a number for that one.

There is enough quality in that side to go on a run at some point. But can they grind out a few results whilst we are low on bodies?

You can't imagine Gaskell will be fit for Fax and that a big concern as Widnes coped very easily against us playing with Lilley and Jowitt. Missing some of big forwards as well, it is going to need to be a big effort.

could have a few back

I thought The Bulls players put in a great effort last night and would have won many a game with that sort of spirit, endeavour and commitment.
Injuries do cause disruption so without them you no doubt would have been a little closer.

The event, opening night was brilliant imo, both sets of fans contributing greatly to a proper Rugby League atmosphere!
Enjoyed the new look Belle Vue, fireworks and presentation
Trinity right now remind me a little of the Bulls back at the beginning of Superleague, there’s huge optimism, fans and stadium are buzzing and more quality is promised in the coming years

After that game I'm not too downcast, sure we've plenty of injuries and got a few more, almost an entire pack of forwards absent including our best forward and back from last season.

Despite all that they never gave up. It will be a difficult period coming up but when we get players back we'll be a different proposition.

Davies will be back (one-match ban). No game next week, so we should have Taufua and Johnson. No idea when the two Australians are going to be able to play, as I assume visas are the hold up.

Is Fulton here yet?

How did Flanagan get on? Listening to the commentary it sounded like he kept trying to dive over from dummy half but failed on each occasion. It’s rather predictable and against stronger opposition rarely seems to pay off.

Arundel as well

Properly past his best....

Taufua could be on the end of a lengthy ban. Looks like deliberate contact with Griffins head. Could have easily been a red card.

He went of with an HIA so are you saying he deliberately targeted someone's head with...his head?

Usually if there is a head on head clash, the tackler can be deemed reckless. Similar to the head clash that broke Okoro’s jaw. Which would have probably been Croft or Griffin with the channel Okoro was running into

Apparently Cameron Worsley was in the Black Horse during the game last night and he saw Jorge use his head deliberately and dropped Marcus a text, I’m afraid he’s looking at another 6 or 7 week ban.