Quote ="MOPSEY LIVES ON"Hunslet are a very good side, if we play the reserves they'll beat us, so I expect a strong team put out'" There are 2 Hunslet clubs, I believe - Hunslet ARLFC and Hunslet RLFC and it's the amateurs that we are playing... https://hunsletarlfc.com/ and not this lot ?? https://hunsletrlfc.com/

Quote ="MOPSEY LIVES ON"Hunslet are a very good side, if we play the reserves they'll beat us, so I expect a strong team put out'" There are 2 Hunslet clubs, I believe - Hunslet ARLFC and Hunslet RLFC and it's the amateurs that we are playing... https://hunsletarlfc.com/ and not this lot ?? https://hunsletrlfc.com/

Quote ="FIL"There are 2 Hunslet clubs, I believe - Hunslet ARLFC and Hunslet RLFC and it's the amateurs that we are playing... https://hunsletarlfc.com/ and not this lot ?? https://hunsletrlfc.com/'" Correct, we're playing Hunslet ARLFC not the League One Hunslet RLFC. Some good players in their side but not one even our reserves would struggle against IMO. Noticed ex Trinity Ben Shulver is a starting prop for them. I think their halfback is related to Luke Gale too, basing on what some of their fans were discussing on social media.

Quote ="FIL"There are 2 Hunslet clubs, I believe - Hunslet ARLFC and Hunslet RLFC and it's the amateurs that we are playing... https://hunsletarlfc.com/ and not this lot ?? https://hunsletrlfc.com/'" Correct, we're playing Hunslet ARLFC not the League One Hunslet RLFC. Some good players in their side but not one even our reserves would struggle against IMO. Noticed ex Trinity Ben Shulver is a starting prop for them. I think their halfback is related to Luke Gale too, basing on what some of their fans were discussing on social media.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... y-28615611 DP gives a fairly positive post match interview

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... y-28615611 DP gives a fairly positive post match interview

The amutuer hunslet would give the semi pro hunslet a eeal run for there money maybe even beat them these are better than siddal who themselves for 40 mins gave us a run for our money.there best player is craig mcshane pauls brother but they have others too not to be taken lightly

Full game video now available on our You Tube site

So a couple of things watching the game:

1. Play the ball - on the front foot (think end of first half) and Vagana gets a quick play. Ref penalises him and turns ball over for not playing ball correctly with his foot I presume. I replayed and Vagana (who was a bit miffed) clearly got up and tapped the ball back with his underfoot. I hope there isn’t too many of these and the officials are consistent. In a close game a turnover like that could change a game. Don’t get me wrong, I know errors are made and refs are human. I honestly think they have it tough with the rules and lack of support in technology compared to other sports. They certainly deserve respect but if they are vigilant on cracking down on the play the ball I hope we see some consistency.

2. Fitness - the players look in great shape. Hood looks quite trim and Uele from Boxing Day looks to have really put in the work. Atoni looks a bit more mobile too without compromising size. I think it’s testament to the set up and players as they’re clearly working hard on that. I really hope we maintain that throughout the season. But early doors I’m impressed.

These games are valuable in building up and running plays and this team is in its infancy. I’m truly looking forward to see what they can achieve if they continue developing together.

Looking forward to Newcastle.

Best thing for me was hearing Powell and Shenton throughout the first half, especially when they scored, he was not happy!

I heard that as well, telling whoever was on the other end of the walky talky saying tell them to stick to the plan.

We've just watched the whole game and personally I think the criticism of Atoni is unfair...he made good metres with virtually every carry and got through plenty of work. The wife even said that she would have given him man of the match

Thought Uele was very good too.

Agreed, as was Cozza

Personally thought both were poor first spell. Intensity ramped up when they were rotated.

When they returned Atoni was very good, Cozza though fairly average for me.

Strange how fans see different things but thought Cozza was busy and Uele went well. That said with Cozza he looks more of a 13 than a prop looking at his style of play.

Thought Tommy Doyle was really good too. Vagana looks really good pedigree

Have to agree he looked good and more athletic than I imagined. Can’t help but wonder if he’d make a cracking wide runner in second row with that frame of his. Looking forward to seeing the likes of him and Boothroyd develop. Boothroyd looks as tough as nails.

To be honest with Bain still to come in (and I believe he’s got a good offload in him) we have a cracking set of forwards this year.

Very exciting.

Interesting interview with DP on our YouTube channel, in which he talks about the Siddal game, injuries and a little bit about the Newcastle game

Seems the McGillvray injury is worse than first feared. Hopefully it’s weeks and not months.

Other than that Bowden good to go and Vagana may be ok this week (I‘d swap Boothroyd in tbh).

Nothing too concerning. Wonder who will get the nod on wing with Croft playing well there last week.

Has Mason Lino been suspended , I've not seen or heard anything since his sending off on Saturday ?

Todays interview doesn’t seem like there’s been any contact regards it so club are waiting I suspect. Looking at video I can’t see anything. If anything it should have been a Trinity penalty for Thornley getting a smack on the head which set it all off (not the first tap but the Siddal player who ran in and whacked him on back of head hard).

Thanks Trojan, we've been used to finding out by Tuesday evening who's been suspended. I suppose that's another difference playing in the championship.

Possibly so, I would hope the club find out prior to Fridays team naming. I’m not sure what day championship disciplinary is reviewed unless it’s same day.

Young Lawford is playing against Newcastle regardless of disciplinary outcome

The match review panel hearings for Championship games take place on Thursdays but the bans don't come into place until the following week regardless of whether players accept any sanction handed out or challenge them (in which case the Operational Rules Tribunal hearing takes place the following week - I think on Tuesdays, but that might be wrong).

So if Lino gets, say, a 1-game ban, he would still be able to play this weekend, but will miss the Challenge Cup game the following weekend.

He reminds me a bit of Lewis at KR, always looking what may be on and happy to take on the line and plenty of guile.
Hopefully he'll have a good game on Sunday.