So, let’s kick this off.

How do we think this will go?

Are we expecting the team to bounce back with a determined performance after being humbled or will we still be reeling from the first loss?

Let’s discuss.

Expecting a big reaction from us, Fev are hot and cold and some of their fans aren't happy with ford looking at the socials.

I think there will be a massive improvement.
We could really do with Lino back though!
Half backs not good enough for championship at this time!

Looking more at the performance than the result.
Minimize penalties and errors.

Officials for the match

Wakefield Trinity v Featherstone Rovers
28th July, KO: 15:00
Referee: J. Vella
Reserve Referee: J. Hughes
Touch Judge 1: N. Horton
Touch Judge 2: T. Arnold
Time Keeper: S. Williams

Well thats keeping the penalties down out of the window. Be prepared to spend half the game totally mystified at decisions

Although you're right, a loss will knock confidence and increase it for our rivals.
We need a strong performance and a statement victory.

Totally agree, this must be the first priority. We really need to get this stuff out of our performances
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https://wakefieldtrinity.com/message-from-matt-ellis/

https://wakefieldtrinity.com/message-from-matt-ellis/

Most important is that we win however we do it and get back on the horse.

I agree that we need to be better in discipline. For whatever reason we are more often than not on the wrong side of the penalty count. Some of the decisions have been confusing and in my eyes incorrect however they are still happening. We do need to tighten up in this area but I have noticed players becoming increasingly frustrated with officials and questioning decisions (sometimes rightly). This however needs stamping out internally and we need to maintain composure and drive. Not too long ago we could have a penalty against us and be confident of defending our repeated sets if needed. We need to focus less on officials and more on the game.

Otherwise, just tidy up the sets and respect the ball. Not dropping it cold or throwing Hail Mary passes or short bullet passes when it isn’t on.

Prior to Wembley our biggest strike was Uele and Rodwell coming off the bench. We need to return to that imho. Uele is still having good impact but Rodwell really shined coming off the bench with him. It worked and we went away from it.

I like Kay but we need a half. If Lino isn’t going to be back next game or so then we should be looking at the loan market.

We have to be (much) better than last week, that's for certain.
I havent seen the completion stats but, we were shocking and there was zero from either of our halves.

Having aid that, back at home, in front of a decent crowd, I'm expecting that we will win by 12 points.

Come on Trin !

We win the completion rate and penalty count and we win the game. Imho

This isn’t often the case though. Many teams have won with less penalties and completion rate. It certainly increases the chances of a win though.

After last week though it’s a good starting point.

Never seen a reaction before from any of our owners like this one, after one defeat.

Personally, I expect a reaction from the players, and think we will win comfortably.

As a Fev fan, I'll be amazed if it's anywhere near as close as that. We're currently a shadow of the side you met twice before this season, let alone last season, as a combination of injuries, suspensions and loss of form have seen us in a proper slump. We were beyond awful against Doncaster, who aren't very good themselves but were value for more than the winning margin, and unless we get any players back this weekend we're down to around 14 eligible players plus loanees and DRs, and two or three of those 14 are either very young fringe players or recent signings from the amateur game.

As well as the injuries which every club has, Gale and Patton are suspended, and to add to our woes Connor Jones has had to return to Aus this week due to a family issue. We've had to lure 38-year-old James Lockwood out of retirement this week, which is a good indicator of where Fev are at the moment sadly. I'm sure you'll get a reaction this week from your players, but I suspect you won't need one to win this comfortably.

All the postings are correct & I expect & hope we win.
Of concern is we play the same way & tactics every game, various teams have tried with various differing tactics which we have had to think of & workout how to win, teams do there homework on us, we are there in the same way with the same plays, we may need to add some differing tactics as all good sides can do, just a thought not criticism, up the trin !.

Why should we change what works.
Second guessing what they do is futile.

Play our game and adapt if needed.

Hi pop tart, what you have said is quite a good point of view but if you always play predictive then they have a good way to beat you, by making some yes some changes there plan is diminished from the start rather than us being frustrated from the start & leaving it late to change during the game.
I once listened to Bill Ashurst & his way was to always change things to keep them guessing thus wrong footing the opposition + I do agree with you about a good or great team can change tactics on the field, but we are some way off that tag yet.
Just a point of view of mine, but in DP, I feel we have one of the best coaches come team manager !

We've lost one game playing as we have, so why change it?
Don't know what you mean re changes during the game as its obvious this has been happening anyway.
And no offence, but its a different game from Bill's day.....

INOUT

We can't continue playing the same loose rugby for the next 10 games just to have our rear ends kicked by Toulouse again in the play offs. Changes need and maintained from Sunday onwards.

There is nothing wrong with adapting to an opponents strength but not at the expense of your own

For those travelling to the ground from the direction of Heath Common, Doncaster Road is closed IN-BOUND from the railway bridges near the gypsy site to the junction with Agbrigg Road for essential gas works, with the official diversion being down Neil Fox Way to the bottom of Bar Lane then up to Pinderfields Hospital and back down Peterson Road, Kirkgate and then finally onto Doncaster Road !!! Obviously there are a couple of alternatives either via Neil Fox Way then Park Lodge Lane through Eastmoor onto Peterson Road or the shorter route via Oakenshaw Lane to Barnsley Road then down Agbrigg Road. Traffic heading OUTBOUND is unaffected as the road is still open for traffic heading that way so getting home afterwards shouldn't be a problem..... https://wakefieldtrinity.com/feathersto ... formation/

For those travelling to the ground from the direction of Heath Common, Doncaster Road is closed IN-BOUND from the railway bridges near the gypsy site to the junction with Agbrigg Road for essential gas works, with the official diversion being down Neil Fox Way to the bottom of Bar Lane then up to Pinderfields Hospital and back down Peterson Road, Kirkgate and then finally onto Doncaster Road !!! Obviously there are a couple of alternatives either via Neil Fox Way then Park Lodge Lane through Eastmoor onto Peterson Road or the shorter route via Oakenshaw Lane to Barnsley Road then down Agbrigg Road. Traffic heading OUTBOUND is unaffected as the road is still open for traffic heading that way so getting home afterwards shouldn't be a problem..... https://wakefieldtrinity.com/feathersto ... formation/

Park up on the common roadside and walk down.

I did say that.....

Fev have sold out of there ticket allocation should create a good atmosphere

I don't think we need to change our game plan particularly. We just need to implement it better.