Rochdale match. : Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:30 pm  

Well, next up are The Hornets in our final match before the split. It is yet another must win game and one that really is the game of the season so far. It would be no good beating the top teams if we don't get the two points against Rochdale. There is the dilemma though, we must be fully focused and play as though we are up against the top of the table. I feel it will be a case of if we get our mindset right we should have the ability to do it and take a top four spot. I'll go for a Fax win, 32v12. Up The Fax!

Re: Rochdale match. : Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:13 pm  

A win will do me, hopefully a lot of travel last week will impact their preparation for our game and we take the win, who cares by how many unless it is about 250.
I’m sure there’s will be total focus for this game as RM has shown great professionalism in the latter half of the season.

Up the Fax, bring it home.

Re: Rochdale match. : Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:24 pm  

Fax win by 18. The lads know what's at stake. Leigh will likely beat Sheffield and Fev will have a chance at Toronto with Toronto already assured a place in middle 8's. Rochdale will be dogged but we should have too much class.

Re: Rochdale match. : Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:59 pm  

Good to see respect shown for Rochdale and rightly so. They really have had it tough recently, though, with results as follows ……….

Lost 52-10 at Toronto
Lost 32-54 at home against Leigh
Beat Swinton 28-26 at home
Lost 80-4 at Fev
Lost 70-14 at home against Toulouse
Lost 68-0 at London

So it would be "very disappointing" if we were to lose, especially with their hooker Ben Moores out, but remember Oldham, Dewsbury and the near miss v Swinton, we've got to approach this match as if Rochdale are the best team in the league. They were "tricky" at the start of the season when they had use of Warrington's Harvey Livett (who was the stand out player when we met).

I notice Jack Smith is the ref. I didn't think this was allowed because I thought he is the son of former Halifax ref Jim Smith?

Re: Rochdale match. : Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:56 pm  

chazzerboy wrote:

Fax win by 18. The lads know what's at stake. Leigh will likely beat Sheffield and Fev will have a chance at Toronto with Toronto already assured a place in middle 8's. Rochdale will be dogged but we should have too much class.

As above.

Leigh yes.
London yes.
Fev have been doing it hurt recently especially losing both first choice half's, one is disruptive enough but both is a significant blow.

Fax should have plenty, only worries, as stated before complacency and waiting to hear of any injury news with Salty the biggest concern from the ones that I could see carrying knocks towards the end of the game but at least we have cover if required.

Re: Rochdale match. : Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:39 am  

Fax by 20+

RM will have the guys 'on message'

Re: Rochdale match. : Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:13 am  

I would put the same team out as last week. Keep them Playing together and there is no game next week. So 100% effort for a good win and weeks rest. Then bring on the qualifiers

Re: Rochdale match. : Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:31 am  

Fuzzy Duck wrote:

I notice Jack Smith is the ref. I didn't think this was allowed because I thought he is the son of former Halifax ref Jim Smith?

I don’t think this is an issue these days given that Chris Kendall refs a giants games and he is a Hudds lad and was even in their academy for some time.

Re: Rochdale match. : Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:35 am  

I think the Leigh situation brings reality home. The money for top 4 needs to get in the bank fullstop or it will mean hard decisions at some future date If they play anywhere near as well as they have done it's a win. Keep the same team for this one as far as possible they have earned the right to finish off the job . Just don't try and score off every play , get up in the right half of the field first then score. Cautious game and no daft passes.

Re: Rochdale match. : Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:47 pm  

Are rumours true that Rochdale have signed Leigh's Matty Dawson, Ben Reynolds, Liam Hood, Drew Hutchinson and Adam Walne? Sunday could be a bit trickier than we thought if true!