Re: Swindon and Oldham : Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:15 pm  

Jossy never suggested it would be easy, just suggesting it "should" be. Don't think any team can be taken for granted, I think we have to win comfortably though if we are serious about pushing for a decent top 8

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:48 am  

I await with interest as to the team selection for the Swinton game. Does Hendo stick with the team who did such agood job against Batley. I would not be surprised to see some of the dropped players return.
We wait and see.

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:22 am  

Bostwick wrote:

I would not be surprised to see some of the dropped players return.

Would be very harsh on the 17 players that played over Easter.

Might have to be at least one change though if Kear is injured.

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:53 am  

There is always the temptation to tinker. As you say, a bit harsh on the players who did such a good job over Easter. Can see a few changes though.

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Tue Apr 25, 2017 10:13 pm  

A lot depends why players were not playing over easter, was it giving folks chance to recover? Was it dropped because of not performing? Got a feeling a couple will get back in, depends how they are getting on in training though

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:04 am  

mickyb1234 wrote:

A lot depends why players were not playing over easter, was it giving folks chance to recover? Was it dropped because of not performing? Got a feeling a couple will get back in, depends how they are getting on in training though

The players not selected were all dropped, the team hasnt been winning or performing as a team! It was an increadibly bold and brilliant piece of coaching from Hendo dropping high profile players...he picked the same 17 to play twice in 4 days in two of the toughest games and they won both, not only that the performed as a team...they out scored Toulouse and defended 12 sets in first half uphill against Batley and didnt let them score. Only changes will be due to injury... Kear looks to be out for another week.

Like I said Hendo (+ Staff) and players selected deserve huge raps for Easter they have got us back on track for top 4

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:34 am  

I wouldn't be surprised if Michael Channing gets his first game since rehab.

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:44 am  

Torbreck wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if Michael Channing gets his first game since rehab.

Would certainly be an upgrade on Purtell in my opinion.

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:59 pm  

Torbreck wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if Michael Channing gets his first game since rehab.

Wouldn't have thought he'll be ready yet

Re: Swindon and Oldham : Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:00 pm  

linebacker53 wrote:

The players not selected were all dropped, the team hasnt been winning or performing as a team! It was an increadibly bold and brilliant piece of coaching from Hendo dropping high profile players...he picked the same 17 to play twice in 4 days in two of the toughest games and they won both, not only that the performed as a team...they out scored Toulouse and defended 12 sets in first half uphill against Batley and didnt let them score. Only changes will be due to injury... Kear looks to be out for another week.

Like I said Hendo (+ Staff) and players selected deserve huge raps for Easter they have got us back on track for top 4

Bang on. And well said !!