Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:30 pm  

Only gone and pulled out an Eagles 1995 auction shirt with number 6 on,Daryll Powells,slightly big but that will be the shirt of choice for Batley,sponsored by Superloot

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:31 pm  

1999 $uper League shirt for me

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:33 am  

Disappointing that Wood and Cording are unavailable, maybe move Q to 6 and put the legend that is Mr J. Woodcock at fullback?

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:45 am  

Good option and agree v disappointing

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:51 am  

Jonny's done his other knee, it will be Cottle at fullback and Q at stand off I'd guess. Any news on Crookes and Finighan?

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:47 pm  

More likely Finnigan at Fullback (if not recalled by the Bulls) - a safe pair of hands. Danny Mills on the wing and with Q at stand-off. It'll be interesting to see how he plays there.

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:51 pm  

Good call Ian, incidentally Misi wrote on his Facebook site on Tuesday that Sheffield awaits and a few posts on his wall sugget he's on his way, so could he be here in time? Would certainly be a welcome boost if we're losing Woody.

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:13 pm  

Cording is a good player but a bit of a bonus player as i think we can cover for him easily,QT has to play stand off and not Dane Mcdonald,Could turn out to be a masterstroke if QT comes in and plays well,If Misi gets back before the next league game 15th May we should be okay,We would then have permanent players Misi 1,QT 6 and Brown 7,For me then it would be 3 forwards on the bench and Wood covering stand off and hooker role coming off the bench, which if we lost Hendo we would be stuffed,With the above the odd callback for Wood would be less critical and would ease Astons selection dilema,We have Mills to cover finnighan and Hanson to cover Crookes,If the bradford lads arnt called back this weekend its highly unlikly they'll be called back all season.What you lose can only make you stronger,According to Kyle Woods facebook his partner is due to give birth anyday so we could have lost him anyway,We should still have enough to beat Batley!!!!

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:16 pm  

Also QT seems a bit suspect under the highball and feel his better play would be in the half back role,Bit more freedom and can make an impact closer to the line.Comon Misi get yer booty ere sharpish!!!!

Re: Batley Bulldogs vs Sheffield Eagles OFFICIAL MATCH THREA : Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:26 am  

Don't forget Peter Green slots in at hooker as well. Not ideal, but it gives us another option.

I reckon for Batley it'll be Cottle at FB, QLT to Stand Off, keep rest the same and bring Battye onto the bench alongside Heppy, Rowe & McD.