Would be a shame if Wood missed out as it makes a difference with him starting at 13, his defensive organisation stops those early trys, that have been happening the previous few games! Really showed at Barrow when he came off in second half - defence went to in the middle! I’d rest some key players like Crossley/ Mini or Wildie ready for the next few tough games and the youngster Doyle a go at hooker. Peltier needs to work harder in defence, doesn’t quite look match fit yet. Roche looked good, really takes the line on too and will really offer something in attack. Looking forward to the May games!

It's looking like Carl Forster the Rochdale coach has got the push.

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Things like that galvanise teams. But we should guard against that and play with a positive attitude and look to put them to the sword. Hopefully it goes the other way and their players are wondering WTF is happening.

After putting out a statement to say he's not in charge of today's game, they've now deleted the statement and all reference to it from their website and social media.

Bizarre behaviour.

Another slow start from the Bulls. We trail 12-0 after 15 mins.

We've managed to pull the scoreline back. It's now 12-12 with half time approaching.

Rochdale are up for this one!

Bradford 12 Rochdale 16

same thing every time we play a low positioned team, "this will be easy attitude" so they leave the sense of urgency and rugby brains at home, hope JK will rip into them at halftime.

We have been very poor again. Ross Oakes goes in to get us in front.

Bradford 18 Rochdale 16

quick question ... have we had a clean break in a match and finished with a try??? ... i can only comment listening from afar but i cant remember this season if we have actually done this.

Back in control now.

Bradford 30 Rochdale 16

four tries unanswered now .. but when will we have a go and chuck the ball around ... lol make that 5

Ryan hatrick ... think 50 must be coming

grant in .. 50 up

Bradford hit 50. Very good second half performance.

Bradford 52 Rochdale 16

dddooommm ... r u listening or watching?

Full time: Bradford 52 Rochdale 16

Bradford jump into 4th position in the League. Next up, a daunting trip to Toronto.

tbh ... May is scary, definitely cant fault our spirit but any result will be a bonus

is Ryan upto/exceeding a try per game?

In the end a comfortable win. Played 12, won 8, lost 4, almost half way through the season - I think we're sitting pretty here.

Big wrap for Doyle - looks like a ready made replacement for Flanagan in the try scoring hooker department!

Good score, poor performance. Pretty much sums up Bradford all season so far

Aside from the game does anyone know how Kenny is after he took unwell on the terraces. He looked in a bad way for a but but thankful he was waving as he left with ambulance crew.

I don't know him personally but see him at most home and away games and it was not great to see him unwell.

I know I saw Roger there but if anyone knows him please send on my best and s speedy recovery

Apparently recovering well at BRI.

On the game, the first half was probably the worst we've played all year. Second half was better and when Rochdale started to fire and we started to play some decent stuff towards the end. 2 points off second, don't think anyone can complain at that.

Improvements are definitely needed with a difficult month coming up.

Thomas Doyle, latest one of the conveyor belt. Well played young man!

Cheers... that is excellent news