Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:59 pm  

The Dons can afford to lose this game by up to 60 points and still retain third spot!

We'll almost certainly then be at home to Workington in the play-off semi-final. Workington can be caught if Whitehaven won at York and we beat Workington but Workington would almost certainly still have a better points difference.

I think the semi-finals will be played on Sunday 30th September but I've not seen anything to officially confirm that. The Bradford chairman mentioned this date in Rugby League Backchat last week.

If Oldham win at London in their last game, they'll be away to Bradford in the other semi-final.

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:12 pm  

Should be a hard test , hope we have a few players back . Probably be without Hedges due to suspension.

COYD

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:26 pm  

think we will need England Beharrell back along with a few hull lads Miloudi and Logan make a difference i think.
Think we missed Beharrell a bit today but good to see Crossy back.
There are a few thinks in there i think. LOL.

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:35 pm  

Bower out with a broken thumb,

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:22 pm  

onedon wrote:

think we will need England Beharrell back along with a few hull lads Miloudi and Logan make a difference i think.
Think we missed Beharrell a bit today but good to see Crossy back.
There are a few thinks in there i think. LOL.

Miloudi will be back.Dont know yet about Logan

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:02 am  

Logan is on loan so should be back assuming he isn't injured.

I figured he wasn't used as he is more suited to a wider pitch.

[Jemmo]

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:31 am  

The minimum loan period is 4 weeks which I am guessing has passed so Hull could recall him now.

If we can get past the first play off game v Workington Hulls season will have finished and we could, in theory, have access to all the eligible players

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:03 am  

Just read on the clubs website that England and Beharrell were rested so they should be back. http://doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/article/54990/reaction--horne-pleased-with

Just read on the clubs website that England and Beharrell were rested so they should be back. http://doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/article/54990/reaction--horne-pleased-with

[Jemmo]

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:34 am  

Glad, there is no coincidence that the run we have been on has coincided with Beherrel joining the club (joined 10 games ago, we lost narrowly at York then put a run of 9 together) and England has been exceptional all year.

Awfully brave to leave them out though

Re: Dons V Workington Sunday 23rd September 3pm : Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:56 am  

Jemmo wrote:

Glad, there is no coincidence that the run we have been on has coincided with Beherrel joining the club (joined 10 games ago, we lost narrowly at York then put a run of 9 together) and England has been exceptional all year.

Awfully brave to leave them out though

I think the decision reflects how much more confidence the coach has now in his squad, and how the run of games has allowed the squad to grow in its self. Despite one or two comments from the Crusader fans we were never in danger (my opinion) on Sunday despite how well NWC played in parts.

My main concern for this game is the potential for injuries. I'm sure that will be the case for both sides, could well be interesting regarding selections.