: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:39 am  

glow wrote:

Yes.

We're more than capable of beating both those teams.

Me thinks Starbug was being a little sarcastic of the fact that he did not orchestrate very much on the night, and could have been the invisible man

: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:46 am  

leyther forever wrote:

Me thinks Starbug was being a little sarcastic of the fact that he did not orchestrate very much on the night, and could have been the invisible man

Oh well never mind……..He’d have been upset if someone hadn’t played along.

: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:25 am  

Starbug wrote:

Penky is the best H/B,Hooker outside SL

By a country mile. Had a bit of a quiet one last night though.

Think you drew the short straw in the draw especially when two teams that didnt go well in the qualifiers have practically byes into the semi final.

: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:33 am  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

By a country mile. Had a bit of a quiet one last night though.

Think you drew the short straw in the draw especially when two teams that didnt go well in the qualifiers have practically byes into the semi final.

Agreed. Fax already looking the standout team in this league.

: Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:42 pm  

well starbug said in a previous thread our cup draws had not been to bad, well bloody hell all that's changed this season guys, no chance v wakey and a friday, and reckon we'll lose to fax, unless we improve tremendously quick, and what odds it will be the sky game and on a bloody thursday, just great.

: Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:19 pm  

WOLRAB wrote:

well starbug said in a previous thread our cup draws had not been to bad, well bloody hell all that's changed this season guys, no chance v wakey and a friday, and reckon we'll lose to fax, unless we improve tremendously quick, and what odds it will be the sky game and on a bloody thursday, just great.

I'm not overly worried, based on what I saw last night.

Remember we lost twice narrowly to Halifax last season. Arguably we should have won both games. I'd say we're an improved side from last season too.

Home draw : Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:51 pm  

WOLRAB wrote:

well starbug said in a previous thread our cup draws had not been to bad, well bloody hell all that's changed this season guys, no chance v wakey and a friday, and reckon we'll lose to fax, unless we improve tremendously quick, and what odds it will be the sky game and on a bloody thursday, just great.

Have faith in our lads. I honestly think we,d have beat Fev away but for a bizarre refereeing display. I,m sure you where there.

Wakefield and Halifax. Well who would you back ? We are not a Superleague side and I don,t expect us to win every game but we are not, and will not, be push overs for any side in the Championship.

PS I prefer Sunday games to Friday though and regarding the NRC draw we,ll take more support to the Shay than they would bring to the LSV.so better for our club especially if we win.

Have to say though Fax must be favourites for the game.

: Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:05 pm  

Man for man, I dont think there is much betweem the two teams though they have a few individuals who can turn a game in an instant. As a collective unit, Fax also have the edge. Any NL side with Penk in is going to tick. Beswick is also one of the best players in the league, and Gleeson can stand head and shoulders above too.

But a lot of their squad are no better than ours. For every Wilson, Roberts, and Greenwood we've got Taylor, Hill, and Mort. I know who I'd rather have. And slate him or not, there isnt a Fax forward who will get much change out of Hobson on his current form.

Lets not forget, we were walloping them at home last season until Hill was sent off and they went on a 15 minute 5 try (IIRC) Holroyd inspired whirlwind. There wasnt too much between us at The Shay.

I think Fax are probably the strongest team in the Division, very closely run by Widnes. Our lads are a year further on, we have in my opinion a better coach, and fully expect us to give them a game.

: Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:18 pm  

Alexs Dad wrote: Man for man, I dont think there is much betweem the two teams though they have a few individuals who can turn a game in an instant. As a collective unit, Fax also have the edge. Any NL side with Penk in is going to tick. Beswick is also one of the best players in the league, and Gleeson can stand head and shoulders above too.

But a lot of their squad are no better than ours. For every Wilson, Roberts, and Greenwood we've got Taylor, Hill, and Mort. I know who I'd rather have. And slate him or not, there isnt a Fax forward who will get much change out of Hobson on his current form.

Lets not forget, we were walloping them at home last season until Hill was sent off and they went on a 15 minute 5 try (IIRC) Holroyd inspired whirlwind. There wasnt too much between us at The Shay.

I think Fax are probably the strongest team in the Division, very closely run by Widnes. Our lads are a year further on, we have in my opinion a better coach, and fully expect us to give them a game.

just hope so

: Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:28 pm  

No chance. Fax and widnes will smash most sides this season