Batley Bob Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Well the ref has been announced Batley Bulldogs v Rochdale Hornets Sunday 9th April Foxs Biscuits Stadium KO : 15:00 Referee: C Straw See more at: http://www.rugby-league.com/the_rfl/referee_appointments#sthash.lSIRd6W3.dpuf Also Official opening of the new Gym / Wrestle room Batley RLFC this Sunday v Rochdale Hornets with Rugby AM in attendance , sponsorship from riva homes and Henley stone made this facility possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensman01 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Is that the little, whistle happy guy? If so, we've drawn the short straw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerT Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Wasn't he ref: against Oldham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jekyll Stocking Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 5 hours ago, greensman01 said: Is that the little, whistle happy guy? That description applies to quite a few refs - please be more specific! Quid quid latine dictum sit altum videtur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildog Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 It's the team not the ref we need to worry about. Too inconsistent. 50 points in both directions in 2 games isn't what you'd call consistent, which is what we keep asking refs to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Rochdale seem to give even more penalties away than Dewsbury and their coach thinks they are badly treated. Expect a lively match. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerT Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 It's not the ref: that fusses us, Batley Bob only mentions it because not everybody nosey onto the RFL site, so it's only for information, nothing other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 forget ref for me, i know we have had belters but there doing a job and were a bit short so give em a break.. if we dont play dumb rugby we shouldent know hes even on the pitch, we know rochdale like to mix it a bit so if we count to 4 ish we will be ok,,,faz. cant wait for this one to be fair and i think we are going on a winning streak of a few games come sunday.. lets pack the place and support the dogs and the whole coaching setup were blessed with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullyboy Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Well said Silverback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batley Bob Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Batley news update http://www.batleynews.co.uk/sport/rugby/bulldogs-plotting-to-sting-hornets-1-8478214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batley Bob Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 And this just in from the press http://www.thepressnews.co.uk/sportsnews/good-enough-says-diskin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham fisher Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Stop picking on the refs that's our job☺☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batley Bob Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Match preview from t,other side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybulldog Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 And no batley squad again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 16 minutes ago, billybulldog said: And no batley squad again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buford t justice Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Is Walker injured? And Scott? And Manning? O'Sullivan suddenly in from the wilderness? The tinkerman strikes again by the looks of the squad. What we're dealing with here is a complete lack of respect for the law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchbulldog Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 for 2nd time in 2 years i have to agree with you Buford, we are now 10 weeks in and not seen same squad 2 weeks in a row, unless we are picking up a few injuries each week and we are in the position we don't have to play players that have picked up knocks as in previous seasons or is Disko ,Ranierii in disguise Stoopid Cup Winner 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Garforth Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Walker and Scott both got knocks. Better to rest them and have them for the rest of the season than risk worse injury. we have a good squad I still don't see the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybulldog Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 10 hours ago, distantdog said: Thank u dd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybulldog Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 1 hour ago, M Hopkins said: Walker and Scott both got knocks. Better to rest them and have them for the rest of the season than risk worse injury. we have a good squad I still don't see the problem. The problem is, imo of course, week after week the team is dirsupted, week after week the team is getting tinkered with, so how can we have a settled team like the coach said he wanted after pre season when all he does is mess about with the team, yes if we have a couple of knocks change, but its been getting changed every single week from 1st day of his coaching & we certainley haven't had knocks every week..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 56 minutes ago, billybulldog said: The problem is, imo of course, week after week the team is dirsupted, week after week the team is getting tinkered with, so how can we have a settled team like the coach said he wanted after pre season when all he does is mess about with the team, yes if we have a couple of knocks change, but its been getting changed every single week from 1st day of his coaching & we certainley haven't had knocks every week..... I agree that we need a settled team, and believe that at our level, we should always put out our best available team. However, two flaws with my own argument are: 1. We are generally agreed that this season we have our best quality squad for many years, so any changes made should not significantly weaken the team we put out on match days. and 2. I cannot imagine that any team that plays our great and demanding game comes off the pitch at the end of any match without knocks. Therefore why would MD risk any players, with even slight knocks if there are players of equal or near equal quality to take their place. Of course, if there was a section on the website with injury updates, this conversation would be moot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerT Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 LOL, DD I def like that last bit. Was up in lovely Co. Durham this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batley Bob Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 42 minutes ago, distantdog said: I agree that we need a settled team, and believe that at our level, we should always put out our best available team. However, two flaws with my own argument are: 1. We are generally agreed that this season we have our best quality squad for many years, so any changes made should not significantly weaken the team we put out on match days. and 2. I cannot imagine that any team that plays our great and demanding game comes off the pitch at the end of any match without knocks. Therefore why would MD risk any players, with even slight knocks if there are players of equal or near equal quality to take their place. Of course, if there was a section on the website with injury updates, this conversation would be moot! To add to this , we will play the next 3 games in the space of 8 days , so we will need to rotate to keep the team fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOGFATHER Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Would have been nice to have Manning and Farrell in the team tomorrow. According to the London fans on the general forum, Rochdale are a team of thugs and headhunters. Or maybe Disking has seen something in there comments and has left Manning out so as not to risk suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Days Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Disco IMO is utilising the resources he has to hand. All the lads are part timers, and playing in an extremely competitive league where most teams are capable of beating each other. They do not have the luxury of a full week of training/recovery, so this is the only option he has. He is a young coach, doing things his way, and again IMO looking after the welfare and recovery of his players. He has some good young players at his disposal within the squad, and it is good to see the likes of Hill and O'Sullivan included in the Squad to give them an opportunity against a good Rochdale side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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