Masters 13

Love your optimism......

IMHO the ref changed the outcome of the game disallowing what looked like a decent try to call the leading pass a forward. Lost count how many times they laid on in a tackle but to penalise Barrow once or twice for laying on. It was clear to see frustration set in within the players which determined the result. Looking forward to their visit to Craven Park!

Standard of officials in this league is atrocious which subsequently lead to Barrow losing their heads. If that disallowed try stood, I reckon the outcome of the game would have gone Barrow's way.

Due to work commitments I watched the game on the Youtube channel. I appreciate what you're saying RSN as no-one expected us (Barrow) to be 2nd in the league. However I thought we played the better rugby today and Donny really got their points from our mistakes. It wasn't a classic but we are where we are with the ethos this team has. Long may it continue.

Barrow Raiders v London Broncos Batley Bulldogs v Hunslet Doncaster v Sheffield Eagles Featherstone Rovers v York Knights Halifax Panthers v Bradford Bulls Widnes Vikings v Oldham Tough fixtures to predict again!!

Any update on Bullock's injury?

So were Barrow.

Well done Barrow winning 2 title contenders in the last couple of weeks.

A dedicated stand off next hopefully.

Next seasons home kits. https://www.barrowrlfc.com/latest-news/barrow-raiders-launch-150th-anniversary-home-kit/

Yes, the club is doing nicely with some of the recent signing but I can't help wondering if we're going to sign a dedicated stand off? Someone who gives the team direction in attack.

Sounded like a great effort from the team today, also very heated with Josh Wood and 2 Fevs being yellow carded. Hope there's no serious repercussions in Josh's case. Whitehaven and Swinton losing helps. A big shout on the ladies winning and securing their place in SL next year.

Not sure what you're referring to when you've written yet it always seems to be the refs fault? Referees and sideline officials that make blatant mistakes are at fault. Like today, allowing teams to be offside a majority of the game, ruck infringements laying on players, slowing the game down. I'm sure I saw one instant a Swinton player slipped whilst getting up to play the ball then penalised Barrow!?? Yes they are only human, but again I like a lot of supporters thought today's standard of refereeing was poor. And if they are drafted in from a lower level from their usual position, again the RFL should be informed about it.

Both. For a player feinting to be injured doesn't do the game any justice. The game is already in a degenerate incline and cheating isn't going to do the sport any good. It was quite pathetic seeing a prop who yes was lifted in the tackle only whilst under control, be slowly lowered to the ground and milk a penalty from the referee. Pretty shallow gamesmanship, especially since minutes later played like he had no issue. As for the referee. Not only did he fall for such cheap act, he struggled to control the game in parts. It was clear to see players on both sides were losing it. If officiated correctly there would be a cleaner game. Less infringements and better quality for the paying supporters. Simply, the standard of today's refereeing was below Championship level. A quote from the Swinton coaching staff was "he couldn't referee league 1". Through his gritted teeth.

HT at the moment. Where do the RFL get the referees / Officials from? I'd have thought the standard of officiating would have improved over time, but they seem to be to eager to blow the whistle!! Also why are players playing for penalties? A typical example a Swinton player was lifted, gently placed on the ground, feinted an injury, resulting in the whistle happy ref to blow for the penalty!!! I do hope such amateurish play is seen by the RFL and teams and officials are banned to outlaw cheating in the game.