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Exactly, Deano. Commented on air. Seemed like a deliberate policy by McGowan but I'll bet he gets burnt a few times this season doing that.

Absolutely Si. The most damning thing official-wise was that the touch judge was about two metres away!

Yes. I'm afraid Mr Taufua might be a little nervous. Bullmania said the refereeing didn't affect the outcome, I understand what he means but I'd beg to differ slightly cos Taufua's challenge looked like a red under the new protocol's from our angle. Can't knock the Bulls fans, great following, great atmosphere - Bulls were down to barebones by the end with injuries to several players and they lost Dan Smith in the warm-up. Difficult to pick an MOM but Jimmy K had his best game in a York shirt. Great intensity throughout from all 17.

I'll be on't'other side...

Hendo seemed quite optimistic about the French kid in post match interview.

Not sure but I'd not be surprised.

Ah, sorry, Si - just realised I never actually printed his name but as John said 'Hugues'.

Robin was voted French Junior Champion RL player in 2019 while playing at Avignon. He is 6'4" tall and weights 110kg. The footage I've seen of him, his socks round his ankles, in contact reminds me a bit of........PP.

You can find him, Si but I think he has come over under his own steam, and, to my knowledge is on a two week trial, not signed as such. He's French, not an imported Aussie. Avignon Bisons signed him from an Elite 2 side. Think I read he was 24?

Yep, Saturday 18th 11.15ko at Donny.

Could be sooner.

Where did we get Joel Edwards from? French Elite League. He came after his season there had ended. It is a goldmine for not only decent Aussies, decent Kiwis and some good French players if they come for the right reasons and settle. of course. Don't think Clint and Hendo aren't looking, they are. A change is gonna come....

Our big 'on trial' prop looks like a unit. In from Avignon and, previously, Estraigues in French Elite 2. Couple of half back prospects galloping towards the horizon as we speak, I understand. Also understand that the nature of Richie Myler's injury and subsequent 'op' means that he would have been out for the season so possibly the move suits both parties?

All depends on what the original 'terms of engagement' were...

Oh, and one further thought if you can bear one. Not a 40-20/20-40 all day with that wind. Betrays a lack of confidence in the boot....