Championship Round 24. Barrow v Featherstone Rovers. Sunday 21st August 2022.

[marklaspalmas]

Just four games left now and what I think will be a really test for Rovers, away to a club that will now fancy themselves to finish Top 4.

From the XVII that beat Dewsbury so convincingly  only Leilua appeared to pick up a slight knock.

Gale, JSL, Lockwood and Fleming were all in contention for a place last week. Surely Locky for example will be back against Barrow?

Then we'll be waiting for Jacks and Bussey, with Ferres also sidelined and Hepi suspended. 

A solid show on attack and defence in Cumbria (yes I know....) will go a long way towards building momentum for the playoffs. 

Up The Rovers

Edited August 16, 2022 by marklaspalmas

[Butch]

Think you gona get beat. Raiders nowt to lose. 

[Fevrover]

10 hours ago, Butch said:

Think you gona get beat. Raiders nowt to lose. 

They have if they want to finish 3rd.

[Monkeymagic22]

16 hours ago, marklaspalmas said:

Just four games left now and what I think will be a really test for Rovers, away to a club that will now fancy themselves to finish Top 4.

From the XVII that beat Dewsbury so convincingly  only Leilua appeared to pick up a slight knock.

Gale, JSL, Lockwood and Fleming were all in contention for a place last week. Surely Locky for example will be back against Barrow?

Then we'll be waiting for Jacks and Bussey, with Ferres also sidelined and Hepi suspended. 

A solid show on attack and defence in Cumbria (yes I know....) will go a long way towards building momentum for the playoffs. 

Up The Rovers

I wouldn't have Locky in my 17 given how well Springer, Eseh etc have played recently, unless there are injuries or players need a rest. He's been a great servant to the club, but for me others offer more now.

[Left Winger]

I`m looking forward to this after our hammering at your place i`m hoping we may give you a surprise.

Edited August 18, 2022 by Left Winger

[J Phil Loxton]

1 hour ago, Left Winger said:

I`m looking forward to this after our hammering at your place i`m hoping we may give you a surprise.

Yeah but don't think you've won the cup if you beat us cos Batley haven't been the same since

[Left Winger]

On 18/08/2022 at 13:51, J Phil Loxton said:

Yeah but don't think you've won the cup if you beat us cos Batley haven't been the same since

Mate we have achieved way more than we thought we would, can you say same with the players you have ?

Anyway hopefully those of you coming have a decent day off the pitch.

[David Shepherd]

15 minutes ago, Left Winger said:

Mate we have achieved way more than we thought we would, can you say same with the players you have ?

Anyway hopefully those of you coming have a decent day off the pitch.

Very tempted to make the trip it's the only champ ground I've not been to, but my Mrs seems to think I should be doing some DIY or something.

Silly woman.

Edited August 19, 2022 by David Shepherd

[J Phil Loxton]

1 hour ago, Left Winger said:

Mate we have achieved way more than we thought we would, can you say same with the players you have ?

Anyway hopefully those of you coming have a decent day off the pitch.

I'm happy with how our players have gone. You can't be higher than second- Not in this league. For what it's worth Barrow have done marvellous and your fans should be proper Ch*ffed.

[Fevrover]

5 minutes ago, J Phil Loxton said:

I'm happy with how our players have gone. You can't be higher than second- Not in this league. For what it's worth Barrow have done marvellous and your fans should be proper Ch*ffed.

All true.

[Fevrover]

1 hour ago, Left Winger said:

Mate we have achieved way more than we thought we would, can you say same with the players you have ?

Anyway hopefully those of you coming have a decent day off the pitch.

Came in May for weekend,  enjoyed it so coming again tomorrow, football Saturday Rugby Sunday. Good away 'day'  on a par with Batley and Dewsbury.

[Left Winger]

2 hours ago, Fevrover said:

Came in May for weekend,  enjoyed it so coming again tomorrow, football Saturday Rugby Sunday. Good away 'day'  on a par with Batley and Dewsbury.

Great to here that Barrow getting some positive feedback. Enjoy your weekend mate.

Edited August 19, 2022 by Left Winger

[Fevrover]

Just now, Left Winger said:

Great to here nice to hear the Barrow getting some positive feedback. Enjoy your weekend mate.

We really enjoyed the hospitality and the town, bet it was nice in its heyday. Some lovely old buildings.

[jamescolin]

Any team announcement yet?

[haskey]

It has been announced on Twitter. Once again the RL match centre is as seems the norm BLANK

[lingaro]

Spend a lot of time in Barrow,  I have a caravan in the lakes be there on Sunday.   How much is it in for the kids? 

[Fevrover]

23 minutes ago, lingaro said:

Spend a lot of time in Barrow,  I have a caravan in the lakes be there on Sunday.   How much is it in for the kids? 

All juniors free.

[gazza77]

2 hours ago, jamescolin said:

Any team announcement yet?

It's on twitter every week if you want to find it.

 

[marklaspalmas]

Same 21 as last week. 

I wonder if it will be the same 17.

[Monkeymagic22]

I'd keep the same 17. We need to get some consistency. 

[The Phantom Horseman]

18 hours ago, marklaspalmas said:

Same 21 as last week. 

I wonder if it will be the same 17.

Lockwood and JSL return on the bench, replacing Eseh and Cooper, with JD starting as the third middle.

 

[haskey]

I just hope Broadbent make a better fist of it this week.

[jamescolin]

Well done lads. Just Workington to beat at Home and we are guaranteed 2nd place. UTR

[haskey]

I listened on the match on Radio Cumbria. and it seems like another horror show on defence. Ford off with a head knock and Wildie with a serious leg injury , it seems.  Just as the play offs are approaching Just our luck.

[Fevrover]

HARD game today as we expected, done well to come away from here with a win,our last try looked like a double movement from where we were stood but i 'll take it. Good away following again from Fev.