IanMac 610 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Looks a strong squad to start the season with Roach and Butterworth in from Huddersfield. Wouldn’t like to pick a starting 6 from the 11 forwards in there. Hopefully we hit the ground running and come back with the 2 points. Good luck boys. Utt 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticklebricks 302 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Where’s the squad at marra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hate the rec 759 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Definitely no Hopkins, pity that he's not available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanMac 610 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, Sticklebricks said: Where’s the squad at marra On the website mate 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
town2018 35 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 I personally wouldn’t use any of the duel reg lads this week as I would rather give our own lads a shot to earn there spot 1st duel reg should only come into place with injuries etc 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
townie88 543 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Cause some headaches picking a 17 from that lot. You would think Butterworth will be a cert as a replacement hooker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Town Army 307 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Both will play I reckon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,749 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 With him pencilled in for us I was watching Butterworths highlights clips and he certainly has got some good attributes from dummy half . Reading the Bradford fans they were pretty gutted he left , one saying he was among the best young players they’d produced Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticklebricks 302 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, IanMac said: On the website mate Ah, I couldn’t see it for looking lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Bearintown 164 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Litherland not in there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T 460 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Newcastle Thunder v Doncaster almost ready for kick off on Ourleague 1 Quote I remember when ............................."It is impossible not to feel a twinge of sympathy for Workington Town, the fall guys this season for the Super League's determination to retain it's European dimension, in the shape of Paris. While the French have had every assistance to survive, the importance of having a flagship in a heartland area like West Cumbria has been conveniently forgotten." - Dave Hadfield - Independent 25th August 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derwent 2,233 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Think it’ll be Rooke and Curwen who miss out on Sunday. Quote I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T 460 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Newcastle 26 Doncaster 32 final score. Newcastle playing with the strong wind in first half were 22 - 4 up at halftime and Doncaster’s defence inte last 10 minutes of that half was rubbish. In the second half Newcastle never turned up and their defence was abysmal and Donny were just the opposite to their first half performance. 1 Quote I remember when ............................."It is impossible not to feel a twinge of sympathy for Workington Town, the fall guys this season for the Super League's determination to retain it's European dimension, in the shape of Paris. While the French have had every assistance to survive, the importance of having a flagship in a heartland area like West Cumbria has been conveniently forgotten." - Dave Hadfield - Independent 25th August 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,749 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Reinforces the view that there’s nowt here to be frightened of . Turn up tuned in on the day and games are there to be won Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticklebricks 302 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 7 hours ago, townie88 said: Cause some headaches picking a 17 from that lot. You would think Butterworth will be a cert as a replacement hooker. I can understand butterworth, but roach is a bit odd, with the props we already have ?? But what do I know utt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
townie88 543 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Is he not a 2nd row? Either way, you'd thinner were well covered for pack men Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,749 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 I think looking at his biography he can play a bit of anywhere . I’d be interested where Olstrum fits in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unicorn106 1,215 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Keith T said: Newcastle 26 Doncaster 32 final score. Newcastle playing with the strong wind in first half were 22 - 4 up at halftime and Doncaster’s defence inte last 10 minutes of that half was rubbish. In the second half Newcastle never turned up and their defence was abysmal and Donny were just the opposite to their first half performance. Bit of a shock that one I was expecting thunder to be up there this season, was that their first team that got hammered by haven last week ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GentlemanJim 271 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 majority academy one was 16 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Voodooguru 757 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Keith T said: Newcastle 26 Doncaster 32 final score. Newcastle playing with the strong wind in first half were 22 - 4 up at halftime and Doncaster’s defence inte last 10 minutes of that half was rubbish. In the second half Newcastle never turned up and their defence was abysmal and Donny were just the opposite to their first half performance. If ever there was a game of two halves, there was some poor defence on show. Credit to donny though especially on the artificial pitch, looked a completely different team in the second half. Quote The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong, but thats the way to bet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unicorn106 1,215 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, GentlemanJim said: majority academy one was 16 Thought so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Nash 142 Report post Posted February 17, 2019 We spent the week before training on a local 4g pitch. No stone unturned. Also wouldn't underestimate the effect of the wind. Severely reduced our last play options in 1st half. Hand on heart wasn't too concerned at h/t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unicorn106 1,215 Report post Posted February 17, 2019 That's probably one of the best squads we have started with for many a year, we aren't the best of starters so I'm still not confident, we couldn't have picked a worst fixture to kick off with IMO. No doubt it will be another nerve racking afternoon pacing up and down in the kitchen. Best of luck lads UTT 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homeandawayer 373 Report post Posted February 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Rob Nash said: We spent the week before training on a local 4g pitch. No stone unturned. Also wouldn't underestimate the effect of the wind. Severely reduced our last play options in 1st half. Hand on heart wasn't too concerned at h/t. As has been said, Donnys defence was shocking first half and Thunders equally as bad second half. Teams who slack off for 20 minutes or more make it hard going so today's game will give us a better idea of who can keep their intensity the longest.. This is a tough start with Oldham slight favourites, but with Fui and Sam to come in a defeat wouldn't be a disaster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
