Leigh were the better side by a mile, however I counted at least 5 of their tries came as a result of either a direct forward pass or a forward pass in the build up to a try. They were throwing forward passes all game and got away with it as they were far too quick for the officials to keep up with play. The same applies to offside at the play the ball, they were doing it all game and shutting down any potential move sets leading us to one man rugby. I will be shouting forward in my sleep tonight and if anyone on here took offence to my outburst then I apologise. We never gave up and thats all you can ask of a team.

Can't disagree with what's been said about effort, there was plenty, but we never looked in the same league as them, but they will outplay a lot of teams this season. Onto the next game.

As said by everyone else, pace and class told but a good effort. Well done Dons.
A few Right ref decisions may have made the score a bit more respectable.
Always said Liam Kay was a class act, not many more elusive players than him playing anywhere.

not very disappointed,lads gave it there best.shame Jamie Clown sorry Bloem was,nt up to it.we,ve had the dubious pleasure of some woeful referree,s in our time,but this one took the biscuit.

I did say pre match we wouldn't get anything off him.
we didn't last time he reffed.

What was the penalty count?

it was,nt just the penalty count,it was his total inability to pick up a forward pass.3 try possibly 4 were scored from forward passes in the build up or in final scoring pass.

That's exactly what i meant by we didn't get anything off him.
The penalty count is totally irrelevant to that.

Enjoyed my first visit to the Keepmoat, great setup, loved the family stuff. thought you boys showed some good fitness & commitment. We played dumb rugby all day but still looked OK.

Excellent effort by the Dons today. They gave 100% but were beaten by a very good side indeed.

Well done to Leigh and thanks to all their travelling fans for coming over to the match. Good luck for the rest of the season.

As for the Dons, we need to keep working hard and move onto the Hunslet game next weekend.

I was pleased to hear the attendance was announced today after being omitted at the last few games.

I thought Mike Emmett deserved the man of the match. Pas Dunn did well too but I'd have had him in second place.

I enjoyed the moment in the first half when Sean Penkywicz tried to run out from his own half and turned straight into Brett Waller, and got, shall we say. stopped in his tracks!



PS. I enjoyed Jemmo's programme article as always.

First time I've been to the your ground and what a great ground it is as well, really enjoyed my visit and a great pint of real ale in the Railway pub in town and the pub just up the road from there, cannot remember the name.



Good luck for the rest of the season guys.

The Leopard ?

Not sure mate it was on the opposite corner with a big building inbetween.

Was the Leopard.

OK cheers Frank.

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Leigh are a different class and a joy to watch. You can tell the advantages of full time training as they set up like a SL team. Pushing the boundaries of the flat pass on nearly every set, supporting each other on both sides nearly every time. Leigh almost went unbeaten last season, and this side looked a dam site better, so while we're technically in the same league it looks only a matter of time. (I'll let the glass half full/half empty people decide what I mean by that!)

Cheers, it can be strangely cathartic

As a Leigh fan I thank you for your observation on my Team and im sure Paul Rowley would agree,I was unkind yesterday describing Donny as an average team ,they are not that ,but a decent young side who never gave in ,I was disappointed we let Donny score 3 tries but it shows Dennis commitment ,as you say as a Full Time team our skill and fitness levels showed,but to your credit Donny never gave in.

The Keepmoat is my Fave away ground no doubt I love it here I just wish we could of played on the Lincoln week end I would have stayed over,still I hope to return and wish you well for the rest of the season.Charles.

any tips for the Lincoln or cheltenham for that matter.

Always back a horse with a big nose.


In case its in a photo finish

I haven't seen the Lincoln declarations which are still 2 weeks away but Cheltenham I have plenty of fancies , in the first race tomorrow I can't see Dou an getting beat ,it won't be a good price but it has the best Jockey riding and is a very promising young horse,and Faugheen for the Champion Hurdle,though my tips are generally not good.

Here's a tip, never trust a sport where an ambulance follows you around!

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Well Charlie did give you a winner ,and if you followed my Cheltenham tips in the Leigh tipping Comp you would have shown a healthy profit ,and I regained the Tipping Title I WONT last year, proving Charlie really does know.