Half time score update from Cougar Park: Cougars 10 Bulls 22 Strong half from the Bulls academy lads.

Looks like Keighley ran away with it in the 2nd half.

[quote="Bullseye":3mj7w8p5]Looks like Keighley ran away with it in the 2nd half.[/quote:3mj7w8p5] That was always going to happen treserves/academy is not the same standard, id love to know how George Rayner did he really looks like a star of the future

Looking ahead to the Dewsbury game on Sunday, how do we think we are going to approach it? Nobby said in his post-match interview that he will be sending a "strong team" to Dewsbury. Do we go full strength and build momentum or rotate and rest some players in preparation for the Castleford game and the start of the season. I'd like us to play with Meadows and Keyes in the halves to continue their development and perhaps give players like Donaldson, Lawrence, Scurr, Souter, Pele, Holmes and Gee (hobbled off during the Doncaster game) the weekend off to keep them fresh for the Castleford cup game. Something like: Raynor Ok Blake Gill Taufua Meadows Keyes Mason Ott Bayliss-Brow Waine Hallas Michael --- Peposhi Liu Lilley Bateman

I think a bit of rotation is in order, the Doncaster game was heavy going (particularly in the forwards). I agree with developing the half back partnership, but maybe a full match isn't necessary. it's a difficult call, you want to keeping momentum and for the team to gel, but it's a long old season..... glad it's someones elses decision.

I assume that the four first-teamers who played at Keighley will , also Bayley Liu

I wouldn't be risking too many against Dewsbury now we have the Cas game which is effectively another warm up game to the league season. These early games on heavy pitches are all about the pack and kicking game - plenty of time for combinations to develop as the season progresses.

Yeah id not be risking anyone in this game. All eyes on the Cas match.

Squad announcement expected in the next 24 hours. We have just announced a dual reg partnership with Dewsbury as well.

Right well I'd be wrapping certain players in cotton wool. Holmes, Keyes, Donaldson, Lawrence for definite. I'd be resting Scurr too after his big effort last week and playing Mason. Gill got a bit of a knock so maybe Armitage will get a run. Ott in instead of Souter so he gets a rest too. I really don't think we should be playing Taufua and Okunbor either as they could end up playing every game with our lack of any back up on the wing. Taufua in particular takes the ball up as much or more than most props and he's no spring chicken.

Bulls squad for Dewsbury. As predicted, very similar to the Keighley game. [img:1pcr4vor]https://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/uploads/images/w1500/106385.jpg[/img:1pcr4vor]

In light of the big game a week later this looks like a well considered team selection.

Agreed, after Scurr got injured there last year it ruined his season. Look at Sivo getting injured for Leeds. We don't need to take any risks.