Sun 3rd Sept: The Betfred League One Play-Offs Thread

[John Drake]

Discuss the opening games of the Betfred League One Play-Offs here.

SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER
Betfred League One - Qualifying Play-Off
Doncaster v Oldham
Betfred League One - Elimination Play-Off
Workington Town v North Wales Crusaders

[Crown Flatter]

SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER
Betfred League One - Qualifying Play-Off
Doncaster 30-24 Oldham

Betfred League One - Elimination Play-Off
Workington Town 36-12 North Wales Crusaders

[Barley Mow]

Betfred League One - Qualifying Play-Off
Doncaster v Oldham - by 6
Betfred League One - Elimination Play-Off
Workington Town v North Wales Crusaders - by 10

[Dovster]

Oldham by 4

Town by 18

[Yorks Tim]

Doncaster by a narrow margin.

Workington by a sightly wider one.

 

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Donny, Crusaders (we only lost the regular season game in Cumbria by 2).

[Griff]

Rochdale could've played Skolars on Sunday.

Just saying.

[gogledd]

Doncaster will edge Oldham in a close game.

Obviously I'm backing Crusaders to win in Workington. Last time We visited we were up by 18 points but lost it by two with a dubious penalty awarded on the hooter. The day was memorable not just for the close loss but also the punctured tyre we discovered on our return to our minibus.....that and the Easter traffic led to a pretty miserable day out for us. This time its going to be our time.....It'll be close but I think we can do it.

[spanishknight]

18 hours ago, John Drake said:

Discuss the opening games of the Betfred League One Play-Offs here.

SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER
Betfred League One - Qualifying Play-Off
Doncaster 
Betfred League One - Elimination Play-Off
Workington 

 

[fearnowt]

I had to miss the return to Colwyn Bay because of work, so really pleased to be able to go to another game.

Considering what we have had to put up with this year with the ground issues, the team have done remarkably well to reach the playoffs, and we are going to Workington with the attitude that this is our cup final and we have nothing to lose. Having said that, teams do play in cup finals to win. 

Not going to predict the result, just hope we see a game as good as the weather forecast and we have a great day out. 

[Rene_Artois]

https://www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/article/1510/news-|-21-man-squad-named-for-oldham-play-off-clash

Honestly terrified of this one. Oldham will be ready for this. 

Edited September 1, 2023 by Rene_Artois

[sam4731]

On 31/08/2023 at 11:47, Griff said:

Rochdale could've played Skolars on Sunday.

Just saying.

A final farewell for the Skolars?

[Futtocks]

 

[Bedford Roughyed]

Awful decision to sin bin Ah Van.  

[clwydianrange]

Workington 10, Crusaders 26. A great result and only the second time this year we’ve had a full squad to pick from.

[dkw]

First half was tight, both teams made mistakes. 2nd half was an exhibition in power play by Cru, and any time Town did get the ball we just gave it right back. We got the ball on Crus 30 from an early count knock on, then just knocked on first tackle, and from there we fell apart.

Letting in 2 tries from acting half on the line and 2 from scrums is unacceptable. 

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Thought that we might shade it with a bit of luck, but didn't expect that! The way I understand it is that next week Donny go to Hunslet with the winner going into the play-off final with the winner of Oldham-Cru playing the loser to decide the other finalist.

[Griff]

On 01/09/2023 at 21:12, sam4731 said:

A final farewell for the Skolars?

Hope not.  But the club has clearly lost its way and needs fettling.

[robt]

Photos from yesterdays Donny v Oldham match - https://terracemedia.co.uk/gallery/index.php?/category/209

[gogledd]

Great day out in Workington yesterday. A very close first half but a powerful display by North Wales Crusaders in the second half to teh delight of the travelling supporters. Thanks to the Workington fans who congratulated us after the game and gave us a great reception in the club after the game. Diolch yn fawr iawn.