Bulls v Wakey @ Murrayfield. : Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:42 pm  

So, what do we think? We will be looking to kick on from the Saints game and get another win, whereas Wakey will want to bounce back from their loss to Wigan. Both teams will be up for it. I'm going for a crucial Sykes drop-goal 27-20 to Bradfooooord. COME ON YOU BULLS!

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:46 pm  

Wakey have proved to be a tough side, I feel we'll get the win this time, but it wont be easy,. Going to be a tight one

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:34 pm  

I would think with the squad that Deacon really needs to prove he deserves a spot and would stay with Sykes and Jefferies for 6&7

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:40 pm  

After the close run thing at Belle Vue, it's going to be tight again. IMO, back to back wins could really kick start things this year.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:54 pm  

This is a far better fixture than pre season might have suggested
two teams that can turn it on, two sets of supporters that expect a win.
Not a lot between the two sides. IMO the game will be won by the side that wants it the most.
24-20 to the bulls,
Edinburgh YEA!! here we come.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:04 pm  

I hate to say it but i think wakey will just pip you to it.

bulls 18 - wakey 22

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:06 pm  

Roofaldo wrote:

I would think with the squad that Deacon really needs to prove he deserves a spot and would stay with Sykes and Jefferies for 6&7

Both Deacon & Nero will be available.

If Nero slots straight back in at LC - which I think he will, Platt will go back to the bench as Halley is doing well at FB.

Against Leeds, Menzies & Sykes seemed to rotate between SO & RC quite regularly although did Menzies showing vs Saints get him the RC spot at the expense of Sykes? That would only work if Sykes continued at SO.

I think we have conclusively shown that Jeffries is a far better Scrumhalf than SO and needs to stay there.

Where does that leave our captain & record points scorer?

I don't think we could afford to have both Deacon & Platt on the bench.

The other option of course - with Solomona out, is for Menzies to back to 2nd row (Rt side), along with Sykes at centre but then we have the underwhelming Deacon/Jeffries Half back combination again.

Questions, questions. Who would be a coach?

My own feeling would be to leave Sykes at SO with Jeffries. Deacon would need to prove himself to get back in the team.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:08 pm  

Highlander wrote:

Where does that leave our captain & record points scorer?

This doesn't give him the right to walk back into the team.
As much as I respect and admire Paul, there is no room for sentiment in todays game.

[Bullseye]

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:10 pm  

I wouldn't be rushing Deacon back in.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:21 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

I wouldn't be rushing Deacon back in.

Neither would I. It's a shame we can't bring him on to kick goals like in NFL.