Thur 2nd Mar: SL: Warrington Wolves v Salford Red Devils KO 20:00 (Sky)

[ELBOWSEYE]

3 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

What's wrong with Dudson ?

Bones in his hand, back in a couple of weeks 

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

4 minutes ago, Just Browny said:

Broke his hand in the pre-season game vs Leigh, should be back at some point this month.

Our for a broken hand? Pah!....he's got another hand hasn't he?

Games gone soft 

[Barry Badrinath]

2 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

Jeez when him and Maguire are back they have the potential to be one of the most destructive packs we've seen in SL

there were rumours of bullock leaving in the offseason, we thought we've signed too many middles/props at one point, but could be in an excellent position for rotating and cover for injuries.

 

We're a bit thin the back row though.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

2 minutes ago, Barry Badrinath said:

there were rumours of bullock leaving in the offseason, we thought we've signed too many middles/props at one point, but could be in an excellent position for rotating and cover for injuries.

 

We're a bit thin the back row though.

Which if any of the front rowers could cover that? Actually hasn't Ratchford stepped in at second row before ?

[Barry Badrinath]

2 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

Which if any of the front rowers could cover that? Actually hasn't Ratchford stepped in at second row before ?

harrison was given some time there last year, he's probably the least bulky of our props and did ok there but he's covering at 13/prop with mcguire being out.

 

i think ratchford may have done some stints at 13, but they weren't very good, i believe matatia got some game time there against leeds. not sure about at huddersfield, i think he's a bit on the small side for that personally.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

1 minute ago, Barry Badrinath said:

harrison was given some time there last year, he's probably the least bulky of our props and did ok there but he's covering at 13/prop with mcguire being out.

 

i think ratchford may have done some stints at 13, but they weren't very good, i believe matatia got some game time there against leeds. not sure about at huddersfield, i think he's a bit on the small side for that personally.

Small but string enough I reckon 

Either way you're set for a good season olin the forwards if you can keep injuries down. 

I'm enjoying the Brian Bevan podcast by the way

[ELBOWSEYE]

39 minutes ago, Barry Badrinath said:

there were rumours of bullock leaving in the offseason, we thought we've signed too many middles/props at one point, but could be in an excellent position for rotating and cover for injuries.

 

We're a bit thin the back row though.

The 2nd rowers are mostly young players apart from currie, nicholson, holroyd, Whitehead all new emerging players, when the 4 missing forwards return harrison and mikele are players who cover all forward positions. 

[SalfordSlim]

48 minutes ago, Barry Badrinath said:

there were rumours of bullock leaving in the offseason, we thought we've signed too many middles/props at one point, but could be in an excellent position for rotating and cover for injuries.

 

We're a bit thin the back row though.

Wire - too many props, not enough 2R's.

Salford - too many 2R's, not enough props.

Andrew Dixon for Paul Vaughan seems like a fair swap to me.

 

[Barry Badrinath]

46 minutes ago, ELBOWSEYE said:

The 2nd rowers are mostly young players apart from currie, nicholson, holroyd, Whitehead all new emerging players, when the 4 missing forwards return harrison and mikele are players who cover all forward positions. 

mikaele isn't covering 2nd row, he's lucky he's in the team currently, his lack of cardio is shocking

[Northern Eel]

I think we will be in for a good game; but Wire to sneak home.

[Bring back the Boyd]

Really hoping that Wire maintain the momentum and should, on paper, win this game—— Salford have been a bit of a bogey team and their style of play could cause us problems. Early days but the Wire defence is unrecognisable from last season— Wire to win by 10 pts

[DimmestStar]

Salford have been punching above their weight under Paul Rowley and they'll certainly have to do so again to beat Warrington. There's a difference of about a million pounds in salary spend between the 2 squads which is massive in the small world of Rugby League.

If a Daryl Powell coached team were to beat a Paul Rowley coached team by say 10 or 12 with a team costing £1million more does that make Powell a better coach than Rowley? Not for me.

Essentially Warrington can get it badly wrong, start all over and try again with another spending spree. If Salford get it badly wrong they are probably risking the very future of the club. That's the difference between the clubs or rather the difference in wealth of the owners.

Right now though Salford have a lot of good players and can mix it in the top tier. I think they will be gallant losers tonight.

[FearTheVee]

Looking forward to this game - first non-Saints game I’ll have been able to watch so far.

Hoping for a good one and interested to see how Wire are shaping up - they really should be challenging this year.

[Gerrumonside ref]

Is this a derby of sorts?  During the Adrian Morley era at least?  Or did I dream the whole thing?

[Gerrumonside ref]

Some metres gained then 

[Futtocks]

Lively stuff from the visitors.

[bratman]

Salford started well again. Really impressed with Dupree.

[Gerrumonside ref]

The pressure though has been building in Salford’s half with the penalties they’ve conceded.

Wire in through Currie

[dkw]

"They like to play the game on speed"

I'm not sure that's allowed...

[Gerrumonside ref]

Fantastic try from Salford

[bratman]

Great try Salford

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

Good game so far

[gingerjon]

Fun game so far, this.

[DavidM]

Very good try 

[bratman]

Could be a belter this one!