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[class of 63]

Reading the Hunslet forum, after yesterdays result (0-48) they are looking for a massive response against us - so our lads need to continue on from yesterday and achieve what has already been highlighted as a winnable game - but as previously stated nothing will be easy in this league.

[PhillH]

Reading the Hunslet forum, after yesterdays result (0-48) they are looking for a massive response against us - so our lads need to continue on from yesterday and achieve what has already been highlighted as a winnable game - but as previously stated nothing will be easy in this league.

Barry Eaton's a very canny coach without a doubt, but his squad is having a hard time with injuries and he is having to put out a very young side at the moment - the Lions should be aiming for a convincing win.

[Bryce]

We should be looking for a solid performance and victory on Sunday, allbeit against a weakened Hunslet team, through no fault of their own. Morty should be back which is good news, so we should be seeing pretty much the same team as last Sunday as I don't think we picked up any more injuries.

R.Hawkyard
Mort
Higson
Armstrong
Penny
Ainscough
Watson
Forster
Smith
Meekin
Cunniffe
D.Hawkyard
I'Anson

Ashall
Morrison
Walker
Hale

As per the website, it looks like Forster and Hale will be made available again. Will Steve mix up his team with the game against Keighley next Thursday in mind?

Clarke? O'Connell? Reay? Gorski? Riley?...Mills?

[blackhawk]

We should be looking for a solid performance and victory on Sunday, allbeit against a weakened Hunslet team, through no fault of their own. Morty should be back which is good news, so we should be seeing pretty much the same team as last Sunday as I don't think we picked up any more injuries.

R.Hawkyard
Mort
Higson
Armstrong
Penny
Ainscough
Watson
Forster
Smith
Meekin
Cunniffe
D.Hawkyard
I'Anson

Ashall
Morrison
Walker
Hale

As per the website, it looks like Forster and Hale will be made available again. Will Steve mix up his team with the game against Keighley next Thursday in mind?

Clarke? O'Connell? Reay? Gorski? Riley?...Mills?

dont think u should worry

[LOYALION]

We should be looking for a solid performance and victory on Sunday, allbeit against a weakened Hunslet team, through no fault of their own. Morty should be back which is good news, so we should be seeing pretty much the same team as last Sunday as I don't think we picked up any more injuries.

R.Hawkyard
Mort
Higson
Armstrong
Penny
Ainscough
Watson
Forster
Smith
Meekin
Cunniffe
D.Hawkyard
I'Anson

Ashall
Morrison
Walker
Hale

As per the website, it looks like Forster and Hale will be made available again. Will Steve mix up his team with the game against Keighley next Thursday in mind?

Clarke? O'Connell? Reay? Gorski? Riley?...Mills?

MILLS???? Am I reading right? MILLS????

Edited by LOYALION, 11 May 2012 - 10:41 AM.

[Bryce]

I'm always nervous about a trip to the SLS. We have an awful record over there. The only win I've seen there was a 30-20 win (might have been 20-10) in around 2005. Marlon Billy scoring an interception try from him own half if I remember correctly. We also snatched a cheeky draw there a few seasons back.

Mills?! I had to put him as a possibility, even if it does cause uproar amongst the Lions faithful!

[lions4eva]

We should be looking for a solid performance and victory on Sunday, allbeit against a weakened Hunslet team, through no fault of their own. Morty should be back which is good news, so we should be seeing pretty much the same team as last Sunday as I don't think we picked up any more injuries.

R.Hawkyard
Mort
Higson
Armstrong
Penny
Ainscough
Watson
Forster
Smith
Meekin
Cunniffe
D.Hawkyard
I'Anson

Ashall
Morrison
Walker
Hale

As per the website, it looks like Forster and Hale will be made available again. Will Steve mix up his team with the game against Keighley next Thursday in mind?

Clarke? O'Connell? Reay? Gorski? Riley?...Mills?

Hale should be so lucky. Not impressed me at all so far, Riley has been superb and is an obvious selection, even ahead of Meekin for me. Mills is a joke, enough said. Mike Morrison has played well this season, but with the emergence of Walker Forster and Riley, his place is no certainty.

Prediction Hawks 16 - 30 Lions

[Bryce]

I think Riley is in the Warrington squad for this weekend so it looks like we'll be without him. Morrison's work rate is unbelievable and could be vital in such a game. He was immense off the bench last week, as were Riley and Walker.

I agree about Hale, but he's been mentioned on the website as being taken to Hunslet so hopefully he can do a job for us.

Another masterclass from Ainscough could be on the cards. 9 tries this season, 2 or 3 assists at weekend, as well as a try and an unlucky disallowed effort. Let's hope he's in double figures by 17:00 on Sunday!

[PhillH]

The game that stands out for me at SLS was a pivotal and very tight one in the last-but-one promotion campaign when a Les Holiday drop goal proved crucial. A tense one that was!

I've been surprised that Foxen's become a forgotten man. Admittedly I don't think he's the answer as far as the wing is concerned, but it would be a shame to write him off completely as he showed promise as an impact player coming off the bench into the second row. If still in training & available, his physical presence could come in useful at Hunslet.

Judging from Steve McCormack's comments this week I suspect Gavin Dodd will be keeping his place. Hopefully no more air shot tackles such as the one last week that gave James Ford a walk-in. And hopefully the margin of victory will be wide enough that goal kicking won't be too crucial! (_8o)

[class of 63]

Agreed Phil - I believe Foxen is an important squad player - we all know his weaknesses - but as you said he can have a impact off the bench, but with the current squad we have this is the 'problem' Steve has in selecting his match 17 squad - I for one would always have Ian Mort in (his goal kicking alone + I feel he always gives a 100% effort) - but back to Sundays game, as I started off this thread a winnable game but in this league anything can happen, we need to be on our game - Hunslet will be up for it.

[hunslets iggy pop]

Never seen a bad Hunslet Swinton game to be honest. The games between our teams are usually like a cup tie. Think you will edge this one this time as we have too many key men out , although two new signings to come into our team should help us a bit and they will be out to impress.

Barry Eaton made a statement in our bar last week after the disaster against Batley , saying that will not happen for next week thas being the Swinton game. Lets hope for the usual tight game between our two teams with flowing play and some good try's from both teams.

[Furryenzo]

Drooling over the prospect of Riley, Walker, Forster and Morrison in one game, however looks like we may have to wait a little longer if what bryce says is right about riley! IMO Dodd offers more in attack than Mort, but defensively Mort is much more 'sensible' and his goal kicking goes without saying plus his effort is always there so for me I think id have Mort over Dodd, just hope mac sees it that way. I think realistically we should be looking at a win but nothings ever simple with Swinton and Eaton is a good coach, so should be a good game!!!

16 - 28 Lions

[bigtony]

Drooling over the prospect of Riley, Walker, Forster and Morrison in one game, however looks like we may have to wait a little longer if what bryce says is right about riley! IMO Dodd offers more in attack than Mort, but defensively Mort is much more 'sensible' and his goal kicking goes without saying plus his effort is always there so for me I think id have Mort over Dodd, just hope mac sees it that way. I think realistically we should be looking at a win but nothings ever simple with Swinton and Eaton is a good coach, so should be a good game!!!

16 - 28 Lions

Does it not worry you that out of the 4 playeryou mention only 1 is actually a swinton player,what happens if 1 or all of the dr/loan players are recalled back and then you have to rely on players who have been left out for a few weeks (holland 5 games upto now), cant be good for them match fittness wise ??

[wberry]

is it 3pm ko? and do they have sky in the bar to watch the end iof the footy?


wayne

[Bryce]

I'm pretty sure it's 3pm Wayne. No idea about the footy in the bar though.

With regards to the loan/dr forwards. The 4 mentioned would just be an option for us. Mills and Meekin have played regularly and as much as a fair few Lions fans will disagree with the decision, Mills is likely to be in the squad tomorrow. Meekin has played well this season IMO and I'm sure there's more to come from him. Walker and Riley have played well recently off the bench and Forster has been awesome for us as well. So I'm not too worried about the forwards situation, especially if we can attract players such as Forster and Riley in the future, if they don't make the cut at SL standard.

Either way, I'm looking forward to a good match and hopefully a win for the Lions.

[Bleep1673]

Never seen a bad Hunslet Swinton game to be honest. The games between our teams are usually like a cup tie. Think you will edge this one this time as we have too many key men out , although two new signings to come into our team should help us a bit and they will be out to impress.

Barry Eaton made a statement in our bar last week after the disaster against Batley , saying that will not happen for next week thas being the Swinton game. Lets hope for the usual tight game between our two teams with flowing play and some good try's from both teams.

There was a time, back in the '80s when you couldn't sepeart Swinton & Hunslet, loads of drawn match, I hope it's a good one, with the Lions taking the 3 points tough

[Penola]

There was a time, back in the '80s when you couldn't sepeart Swinton & Hunslet, loads of drawn match, I hope it's a good one, with the Lions taking the 3 points tough

Except for the Les Holliday show when you beat us for the Premiership at the Theatre of Wet Dreams in the rain

[blackhawk]

Except for the Les Holliday show when you beat us for the Premiership at the Theatre of Wet Dreams in the rain

i think u lions will pinch this one.

[maccca-6-]

i think u lions will pinch this one.

Based on what evidence???

[mark richardson]

Based on the fact that someone more than likely will win?