Sat 13th Apr: CCQF: Catalans Dragons v Huddersfield Giants KO 19:00

[John Drake]

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[Father Ted]

Catalans were very impressive against Saints. Can't see Huddersfield matching that. Dragons by 14

[Ant]

Giants missing a couple of forwards.

We *can* win, but I'm not expecting it this week. 

[DavidM]

Dragons by 10

[Wiltshire Warrior Dragon]

I wonder what private thoughts each coach is having.  I thought this would be something of a transition season for Les Dracs, but the fact that half the league victories have been against the Wire and the Saints makes me increasingly, if still tentatively, optimistic.  Steve Mac will, I am sure, have his eyes set on Old Trafford.

I wonder if Ian Watson really thinks the Giants could go all the way to Old Trafford too.  He may feel that a more realistic chance for silverware would be to put everything into the remaining rounds of the challenge cup.

That slight, possible difference of emphasis on the cup between the two coaches might manifest itself in the final 17 that each selects.  Les Dracs' squad looks, at least in theory, strong, but I wonder who will ultimately be omitted.

I think the Giants might edge this one by about four points.  That said, if they don't it is worth noting that the last time Catalans beat Huddersfield in a cup quarter final was in 2018 (by 20 points to 6) and we know how things then went!

[Exiled Wiganer]

The Giants are a very good side, with a very smart coach, who can score a lot of points. Their style is well suited to going up against the Dragons. I think they will win with something to spare. 

[daz39]

We have a great record over there, i'm always confident so will go for a Fartown win by 6, it's about time we won this bloody trophy!!!

Shame it's with 2 weeks notice though as i would have liked to have gone, will have to make do with June instead.

[gogledd]

Catalans by 10

[DG70]

Its worth noting that Huddersfield winning their last 3 games against the powerhouses that are currently London, Cas, and Hull doesn't make them a shoe in to win at Catalan, Cats by plenty and a reality check for the giants.

[meast]

As Daz says, we have a decent record in Perpignan winning 3 of the last 4, it will be a tough game and hopefully our 1,178 empty seats enjoy themselves and we get a win and another semi final against a team we already play 4 times a season  

[NRLandSL]

Catalans starting Nikorima over Rougé. What an embarrassing joke, what more do they wan’t from the kid to give him a starting spot. Rougé should really start looking elsewhere, could be a starting spot open at Hull.

[Pen-Y-Bont Crusader]

Is it being covered as a telecast online anywhere ? 

[daz39]

34 minutes ago, Pen-Y-Bont Crusader said:

Is it being covered as a telecast online anywhere ? 

Nope, not even on Radio in the UK either.

[faithfulbyname]

1 hour ago, NRLandSL said:

Catalans starting Nikorima over Rougé. What an embarrassing joke, what more do they wan’t from the kid to give him a starting spot. Rougé should really start looking elsewhere, could be a starting spot open at Hull.

I wouldn't wish that on the lad

[daz39]

Tries from Connor, Swift and Milner and 2 Connor conversions give Fartown a 16-0 lead after 27 minutes. 

Edited April 13 by daz39

[daz39]

Ikahihifo try, Connor adds the 2.

0-22 (42)

[daz39]

Now it's Marsters over, extras missed. 

0-26 (50)

Are we playing Hull FC again? 

[Exiled Wiganer]

On 11/04/2024 at 18:48, Exiled Wiganer said:

The Giants are a very good side, with a very smart coach, who can score a lot of points. Their style is well suited to going up against the Dragons. I think they will win with something to spare. 

Whoever wrote that knows their onions. 

Having re watched the Giants Wigan game recently, I came away thinking we were very lucky to get one of our games against them out of the way. Good players and a good coach will take a team a long way. 

[Hopie]

Catalans concentrating on the league this year, nobody in the media concentrating on this game.

[daz39]

Ikavalu in for the dragons,, kick is good. 

6-26 (56)

[daz39]

Connor penalty 

6-28 (60)

[bratman]

What's going on?!

[Just Browny]

Bernard wants his bond back.

[daz39]

Now Naiqama's in, Connor converts....FARTOWN ARE INTO THE SEMI FINALS!!!!!

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Edited April 13 by daz39

[ATLANTISMAN]

Dragons really not interested in this anyway its nowadays a minor comp.