Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:36 pm  

vbfg wrote:

...,player with 12 articulated papier mache men connected to him to mirror his movements....

We already did that, against Shudds

Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:40 pm  

Aye, but the mistake there was attaching them to Kearney.

Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:55 pm  

Are we really that interested in the CC this year? I think our paper thin squad would be better served concentrating their efforts towards the league. I'll quite happily see the club go out early for once to be honest.

Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:07 pm  

That is the best first round draw in living memory...... And we can barely field a team

Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:08 pm  

Not mentioned thus far but I believe Oldham are coached by Scott Naylor

Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:41 pm  

paulwalker71 wrote:

Not mentioned thus far but I believe Oldham are coached by Scott Naylor

One of my favourite players.
Never mind coaching Oldham- he could do a good job for us at prop

Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:43 pm  

I hope we are sensible-- don't risk anyone who is not 100% , play some of the youngsters in their stead and play those senior players who need to find some form. The league must be our priority but a the loss of 5 SL teams in this round gives us a good chance to have a decent run , gaining confidence and prize money

Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:43 pm  

5 all super league ties. Maximum 9 super league clubs into last 16.
Almost certain to be a lower league side in the last 8 depending on draw.
But I dare not look past Oldham !!

Re: Challenge cup - Bradford v Oldham : Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:09 pm  

Bullnorthern wrote:

I hope we are sensible-- don't risk anyone who is not 100% , play some of the youngsters in their stead and play those senior players who need to find some form. The league must be our priority but a the loss of 5 SL teams in this round gives us a good chance to have a decent run , gaining confidence and prize money

Agreed. I really don't want to see a full strength line up to smash them by 70points and a risk of injury (with greatest respect to Oldham) I know some mentioned the Dewsbury friendly but they are 3rd in the championship and it was virtually our entire Academy.

A line up like below should be enough to comfortably beat Oldham. We have the Easter period afterwards and need as many fit bodies as possible.

1. Kear
2. Wood
3. Henry
4. Blythe
5. George
6. Brook
7. Gale
8. Sidlow
9. Diskin
10. Nas
11. Olbison
12. Roberts
13. Addy
14. Conroy
15. Bates
16. Mellor
17. Walker

I presume Sutcliffe, Mullally and Bridge can't play anyway.