Re: Rochdale : Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:28 pm  

I backed the Bulls on the predictions but i honestly think Rochdale will beat us. Whether that's by 4 or 40 remains to be seen but we need a pack to lay the platform. We haven't got that at the moment. But I do hope the likes of Kirk, Bentley, Lumb, Wilkinson, Oakes and Ryan continue to impress and work hard and not let defeat put them down.

Re: Rochdale : Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:32 pm  

Wont be easy especially with Rochdale smashing Dewsbury last week, i agree with what some others have said along the lines of it doesn't matter who we catch, long as we catch them.

Didn't expect Rochdale to turn up and take Dewsbury apart caught a lot by surprise, hoping for a Bulls win but who knows.

If we turn up and keep creating chances like against Hull who are a much better team id have thought then anythings possible, a couple of quick scores might rock Rochdale and allows us a way to win, also depends what the conditions like, a physical game will get away from us need to keep a high tempo.

[Bullseye]

Re: Rochdale : Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:46 pm  

redeverready wrote:

Its looking like the weather could do us a favour and scupper the game.

Can't see it.

Re: Rochdale : Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:48 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Can't see it.

Why not. The big problem up at odsal is health and safety if there is snow on the ground. Can't see email clearing it.

When my Dad played for Northern they once could play there for 6 weeks cos of snow and ice.

Re: Rochdale : Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:43 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Can't see it.

Heavy snow predicted Saturday night Sunday day.

Re: Rochdale : Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:52 pm  

redeverready wrote:

Heavy snow predicted Saturday night Sunday day.

It would buy us some time. To bring some forwards in for Swinton to get ready for the French

Re: Rochdale : Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:08 pm  

RickyF1 wrote:

It would buy us some time. To bring some forwards in for Swinton to get ready for the French

Gotta be honest, I'd like the game postponed. Rochdale, despite having a great game against Dewsbury, are one of those games we should be targeting at picking up points. Playing it now while we're desperately short of forward depth, we're likely to lose. If we play it later in the season, there's a chance we've picked up some more players and are more likely to get something out of it.

Re: Rochdale : Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:11 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

I'm tipping Rochdale. I think we'll make it closer than Dewsbury but I'm not expecting a win.

I agree. We have plenty of points in Ryan, Oakes and Macani. Lilley and Pryce is a very creative pairing.

Odsal is a much bigger and wider pitch than Rochdale. Get it out wide and i think we'll nick it. Get sucked into a forward battle as you say and we'll lose.

Re: Rochdale : Sat Feb 11, 2017 6:52 am  

I suspect Dewsbury took them lightly and paid the price, I don't expect the Bulls to do the same but play with the same intensity and an improved defence this week! A win should be there and I'll take it by 1 if need be!

[Bullseye]

Re: Rochdale : Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:54 am  

Just sleet tomorrow according to the met office.