Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Sun Sep 10, 2023 4:08 pm  

So the Batley game didn’t go our way but Bradford lost , Bradford go to London and if they lose n we win we’ll go above them on points difference. Batley then play York at York who are in form on the Monday night , next week is massive.

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Sun Sep 10, 2023 4:31 pm  

Batley winning went against us and York winning at Bradford went for us for two reasons.
1.) It brings Bradford within the striking distance of just 2 points and they have a couple of tough games away at London and Sheffield.

If they win one we have to win both, if they win none we have to win one having a slightly better points difference.

2.) York winning keeps a chance of them getting a spot in the 6 so they will be going into their home game against Batley trying to win on the back of a good result.

Another lifeline and way in is if Batley lose at York and we get at least 3 points from our last two games will be enough as again we have a much better points difference than the dogs.

Anyone got any spare finger nails as mine have almost gone.

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Sun Sep 10, 2023 4:36 pm  

faxcar wrote:

Batley winning went against us and York winning at Bradford went for us for two reasons.
1.) It brings Bradford within the striking distance of just 2 points and they have a couple of tough games away at London and Sheffield.

If they win one we have to win both, if they win none we have to win one having a slightly better points difference.

2.) York winning keeps a chance of them getting a spot in the 6 so they will be going into their home game against Batley trying to win on the back of a good result.

Another lifeline and way in is if Batley lose at York and we get at least 3 points from our last two games will be enough as again we have a much better points difference than the dogs.

Anyone got any spare finger nails as mine have almost gone.

One thing is every game is must win and fax always seem to perform better in that environment.

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:04 pm  

Listenup94 wrote:

One thing is every game is must win and fax always seem to perform better in that environment.

Problem is being in a must win environment puts us supporters through the wringer, but what would sport be without the jeopardy and the highs and lows of winning and losing.

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:44 pm  

faxcar wrote:

Problem is being in a must win environment puts us supporters through the wringer, but what would sport be without the jeopardy and the highs and lows of winning and losing.

It will be like the new IMG reimagined rugby league competition!

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:10 pm  

COME ON YORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:07 pm  

Tony Fax wrote:

COME ON YORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If Halifax RLFC are hoping for York to beat Batley in't 2nd division of rugby league it's a bit of bugger!

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:57 am  

Dodged one yesterday with a poor overall performance in a crazy game.

At least we're still in it.

We needed to win our last 2 with just 1 out of 3 other results going in our favour and it's now down to 1 out of 2 and will go down to the wire.

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:28 am  

Batley's cup final is tonight, win that and with Newcastle up next they all but guarenteed a playoff spot. Obviously we need to do a job on Swinton which is going to mean having to likely relegate them but we have 2 important fixtures remaining fixtures besides that which is tonights and then if Batley do win then we are relying on Sheffield to beat Bradford to clinch 3rd spot. Shows how close most teams have been when after tonight Bradford's result next week could mean them finishing 3rd or 7th.

Re: BATTLE FOR THE PLAYOFFS : Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:46 am  

Batley aren't the same team without Luke Hooley and it's no coincidence they've dropped off dramatically since he's gone back to Leeds. He was a massive difference in that 42-0 thrashing and Fax couldn't handle him on the day. So York should be favourites, and the bookies are giving Batley 4 points start.

The lower teams are no easy beats. Swinton and Keighley have exactly the same points difference so both will be pulling up trees this weekend and hopefully Keighley will give London a game.

Let's hope it doesn't all hinge on Bradford having to lose at Sheffield. Mark Aston hates Fax, but then again old sourpuss hates everyone, and seeing Sheffield need to win to secure third place they should be up for it.