Halifax Panthers - 1895 Cup final 17:30

[Keep The Faith]

So it’s the big game at Wembley on Saturday tea time 17.30 kick off 

I’ll go Batley 23-16 Halifax 

mom - Alistair Leak 

first try scorer - Dane manning 

hope everyone has a safe journey let’s create an atmosphere like never before 

[Batley Bob]

 

Edited August 7, 2023 by Batley Bob

[Batley Bob]

 

[il cattivo]

Halifax have some good backs,fast on the large Wembley pitch.

Our forwards need to really stand up and dominate,if not I fear Woodburn-Hall will run riot.

he's been a revelation since his move into the half backs.

Hope Hooley plays as we look a bit more potent in attack with him.

24-10 to Fax unfortunately. 

 

 

[Ovenden Grunt]

I fancy Fax to win this one...unfortunately i also thought we would win a few weeks ago at The Mount. It's so hard to predict what Fax will do this season although we have been pretty good in cup competitions. Whatever the outcome one thing that's certain is it will be a fantastic occasion for two great historic Yorkshire clubs and two sets of fans who i'm sure will make the most of the day. See you all down there and enjoy the beer, enjoy the game and enjoy the weekend. ️

[Batley Bob]

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/1895-cup-final-batley-bulldogs-27477803

[The Blues Ox]

1 hour ago, il cattivo said:

Halifax have some good backs,fast on the large Wembley pitch.

Our forwards need to really stand up and dominate,if not I fear Woodburn-Hall will run riot.

he's been a revelation since his move into the half backs.

Hope Hooley plays as we look a bit more potent in attack with him.

24-10 to Fax unfortunately. 

 

 

The pitch very much suits us I would imagine although it does sound like it will only be a tiny bit wider than the Shay pitch. We need to play very much like we did against Fev which was keep in the game with their forwards and hope our backs are on form. What is the deal with Hooley now the transfer deadline has passed and the recall rules? Honestly I would rather he played, its best if neither team can haave any excuse and he is very much a part of batley and a player like that deserves a chance to play on the biggest stage.

[il cattivo]

i believe if Hooley plays then it will have to be a minimum 2 week loan.

that rules him out of the next game Leeds play (Warrington I think).

Now with Leeds loaning Blake Austin to Castleford,and Hooley having a decent game against Leigh,would they want him unavailable for the next game and potentially,heaven forbid, injured after this weekend?

[Dog forever]

I think we will bounce back after a terrible show on Sunday. 

Dogs 23

Fax 19

[Batley Bob]

39 minutes ago, The Blues Ox said:

The pitch very much suits us I would imagine although it does sound like it will only be a tiny bit wider than the Shay pitch. We need to play very much like we did against Fev which was keep in the game with their forwards and hope our backs are on form. What is the deal with Hooley now the transfer deadline has passed and the recall rules? Honestly I would rather he played, its best if neither team can haave any excuse and he is very much a part of batley and a player like that deserves a chance to play on the biggest stage.

As I understand it , when a championship player signs for a sl club , for 12 months he can go back to his old club , on dual reg to help players make step up 

[Ovenden Grunt]

2 hours ago, Batley Bob said:

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/1895-cup-final-batley-bulldogs-27477803

He is spot on️

[RogerT]

Jack Smith is the referee on Saturday.

[Batley Bob]

 

[Keep The Faith]

Hooley has been dual reg this year 

We will be fine against fax always close games 

100th career apps for Buchanan 

We will be up for this after 2 poor performances 

[9' oller]

What would luke want to do if given the option. The timing couldn't be worse... I'm sure he had already given backwards to his sisters wedding this weekend for the opportunity to play Wembley with his old mates.

But he has also waited patiently at headingley and now through hook or crook been granted more opportunities.

When do super league sides do championship ones a solid? It's a results based scenario....

Curveball being grix connection!

Either way I couldn't and wouldn't blame luke thinking of his own career progression

[phildog]

I agree with El Cattivo on all points, have to go with a Fax win, too much pace, that showed us up on Sunday and Grix will hammer the video into his players. As regards Hooley; if he's dr'd then officially he can play but would he trade a Wembley appearance against an injury killing his Leeds season just as it looks as though it might start? 

I hope I'm wrong entirely....I also suspect that the Hooley question will have been settled yesterday between Linners and Rohan Smith.

Edited August 8, 2023 by phildog

[Bill H]

10 minutes ago, phildog said:

I agree with El Cattivo on all points, have to go with a Fax win, too much pace, that showed us up on Sunday and Grix will hammer the video into his players. As regards Hooley; if he's dr'd then officially he can play but would he trade a Wembley appearance against an injury killing his Leeds season just as it looks as though it might start? 

I hope I'm wrong entirely....I also suspect that the Hooley question will have been settled yesterday between Linners and Rohan Smith.

I'm sorry but I cannot remember the source but I have read that Rohan Smith did say that in working out his options against Leigh and ongoing he would bear in mind Hooley and the Wembley trip.  No promises were given but it gave the impression that he might be willing to let Luke play at Wembley.

[Bulldogsfan555]

20 Batley

12 Fax

Is bulldogs doing any other events for the fans do we know? Be good with it being a historic event. Noticed fax have got a lot going on to build the excitement celebration for fans, merch, flags for the game, promo vids.. Biggest moment in history, let’s keep shouting about it ️
 

Edited August 8, 2023 by Bulldogsfan555

[colinb]

3 hours ago, 9' oller said:

What would luke want to do if given the option. The timing couldn't be worse... I'm sure he had already given backwards to his sisters wedding this weekend for the opportunity to play Wembley with his old mates.

But he has also waited patiently at headingley and now through hook or crook been granted more opportunities.

When do super league sides do championship ones a solid? It's a results based scenario....

Curveball being grix connection!

Either way I couldn't and wouldn't blame luke thinking of his own career progression

Just been sent a link to Yorkshire Post article that Rohan Smith confirms that Luke Hooley can play at Wembley.  Thats if he's picked.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rhinos-coach-confirms-luke-hooley-wembley-decision-ahead-of-batley-bulldogs-1895-cup-final-v-halifax-4248393

Edited August 8, 2023 by colinb

[phildog]

Hooley in.

[Batley Bob]

 

[Batley Bob]

 

[Ovenden Grunt]

9 minutes ago, Batley Bob said:

 

Fantastic️

[BatleyBird]

10 hours ago, Batley Bob said:

 

My friend wrote that note and I can honestly say, shes one of the nicest and warm hearted people you could ever wish to meet. I'm so proud that something has come of it, and what a lovely way to honour those who never got the chance to see their boys at Wembley. 

Edited August 9, 2023 by BatleyBird

[RPH]

according to the daily BBC adverts, there are 2 fantastic Wembley finals this Saturday, and ours is not one of them.

It depends which Batley turn up, but i can see Halifax getting their own back this Saturday, if they get on a roll like Bradford did, we might concede quite a few tries.

We have just got to enjoy the day whatever the result , we might not get to Wembley again in my lifetime.

Anyone going for a Beer?, might give the Green Man a call. it should be less than a tenner a pint. lol