The Friendlies Thread 2025

[dkw]

15 hours ago, coolie said:

They've still vibrators that run on paraffin

I completely misread that as Puffin and my mind was blown 

[Trojan Horse]

Trinity far and away a class above today vs Cas this first half. Breaking at will and been able to try their hand at plays.

When you add the likes of Johnstone, Atoni, Hall, Doyle, Griffin it looks positive early signs. 
 

looks like a fair few kids will get a run out this second half. 
 

 

[wakeyranger]

Halftime at Luke Gales testimonial.

Wakey 20-4 cas

Both sides playing full(ish) strength sides first half. Only a friendly but Wakefield playing some lovely stuff, occasionally guilty of over playing at times. Cam Scott and Mason Lino standing out.

Unfortunately it looks like Mr. Ellis might have to get his cheque book out again as Liam Hood went off with a bad looking ankle injury. He stepped out at 2nd marker and went down with on contact. Looked painful. 

All the youngsters (plus Gale) to come on 2nd half so no idea what the end result will be but great to be watching some rugby league again.

[wakeyranger]

1 minute ago, Trojan Horse said:

Trinity far and away a class above today vs Cas this first half. Breaking at will and been able to try their hand at plays.

When you add the likes of Johnstone, Atoni, Hall, Doyle, Griffin it looks positive early signs. 
 

looks like a fair few kids will get a run out this second half. 
 

 

Lino looks a different player so far.

[wakeyranger]

15 minutes ago, wakeyranger said:

 

Unfortunately it looks like Mr. Ellis might have to get his cheque book out again as Liam Hood went off with a bad looking ankle injury. He stepped out at 2nd marker and went down with on contact. Looked painful. 

 

Lol. Spoke way too soon on that, he's just come back on. Looked worse than it was.

[OMEGA]

Final Score

Wakefield Trinity 32 v 8 Castleford Tigers

[Agbrigg]

Looking on the Cas forum, many think the will finish above Trin.

[PREPOSTEROUS]

Other than match fitness, avoiding injuries and playing yourself into form, pre-season games count for little and are certainly no marker as to how a team will perform in the year. 

[Trojan Horse]

1 hour ago, PREPOSTEROUS said:

Other than match fitness, avoiding injuries and playing yourself into form, pre-season games count for little and are certainly no marker as to how a team will perform in the year. 

That is true but with more first teamers out we looked fitter, stronger and much more structured. The amount of breaks was telling. 
 

it doesn’t mean much as you say though and it probably just means we are a bit further ahead in our pre season in terms of being ready. 
 

We do have a tough start though. 
 

A couple of things to take from today. 
 

Pratt will own that number 4 shirt no doubt. He’s a real talent and in both attack and defence is just a machine even at his young age. Had Wood in his pocket all night. Wood probably won’t want to watch that back. Smith looks to be closer to being ready as next young player and can see him getting some games this year. 

 

Truman and Lino look to complement each other well. And I did not expect that at all. It just seems to work. 
 

Roarke seems to have the ability to play a few positions to a good standard, can see him covering well. 
 

Forwards looked good. 
 

 

Edited January 24 by Trojan Horse

[Trojan Horse]

It’s going to be interesting watching Air Johnstone and Air Walmsley this year. Both can dot the ball on a 5pence spot with little space. 

Highlights here.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BDLZqRoBn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
 

 

Edited January 25 by Trojan Horse

[Dullish Mood]

Good to see some live rugby shots!

[Wakey Til I Die]

Very good performance by us, absolutely dominated Cas in every facet. Difficult to read too much into a friendly but definitely promising signs for us and a few worrying ones for Cas.   

[Just Browny]

6 hours ago, Trojan Horse said:

It’s going to be interesting watching Air Johnstone and Air Walmsley this year. Both can dot the ball on a 5pence spot with little space. 

Highlights here.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BDLZqRoBn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
 

 

Commentator is a bit Mick Morgan

[Forever Trinity]

Good run out for Wakey some of the plays were excellent. Cas have some work to do looking at how they played. Beaten in the middle and pretty much overwhelmed on the edges.

[Poptart]

3 hours ago, Just Browny said:

Commentator is a bit Mick Morgan

That was the ref

[Just Browny]

51 minutes ago, Poptart said:

That was the ref

Yes, yes I know

[Poptart]

2 hours ago, Just Browny said:

Yes, yes I know

Humble apologies. I didn't get the subtlety of your comment

[JonM]

Keighley 44 Bradford 22. Presumably the Bulls will have some of the first team playing in their friendly against Doncaster tomorrow.

[paulwalker71]

55 minutes ago, JonM said:

Keighley 44 Bradford 22. Presumably the Bulls will have some of the first team playing in their friendly against Doncaster tomorrow.

Yes, we sent a reserve/academy squad with a couple of first teamers not needed for tomorrow 

 

Edited January 25 by paulwalker71

[Barley Mow]

1 hour ago, JonM said:

Keighley 44 Bradford 22. Presumably the Bulls will have some of the first team playing in their friendly against Doncaster tomorrow.

Isn't Bradford v Doncaster tomorrow in the Challenge Cup?

[Trojan Horse]

Here is the Trinity vs Cas game if anybody fancies watching. 

Commentary has been fixed. 

 

Edited January 25 by Trojan Horse

[JonM]

9 hours ago, Barley Mow said:

Isn't Bradford v Doncaster tomorrow in the Challenge Cup?

It is, my mistake.

[Damien]

Record crowd for a game in the Netherlands:

 

[Barley Mow]

Leeds 12 - 4 Wigan HT

[Barley Mow]

Leeds 22-4 Wigan FT