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ChampagneCharlieReturns
ChampagneCharlieReturns

Signed another 2 years

Roughyed Rats
Roughyed Rats

Ted Chapelhow signs another two year deal. Great news.

Happyed
Happyed

Based on the website squad it’s appears quite likely we can add Tom Whitehead into the mix. Another younger player who showed a lot of promise  what a difference a week makes- anyone else feeling

Anita Bath

Anita Bath

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On 10/09/2025 at 02:29, m brooksy said:

Really like O'Keefe and think he will get better and better. Really strong carry and solid in defence. Actually wouldn't mind him going to the wing as he seems to get a lot more ball even if it's carrying from our own line whereas at centre he has to be a lot more disciplined.

When you want class where do you go looking…the peoples republic of Rochdale!

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roughyed8

roughyed8

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2 hours ago, Anita Bath said:

When you want class where do you go looking…the peoples republic of Rochdale!

We pick up the rough diamonds and polish them up to be sparkling gems!

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bosman69

bosman69

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I have been doing some totting up with regards to 2026.

Mike has stated we have 21 committed..

Full back

Ryan Brierley 

Wings 

Dixon 

Centres

Thornley 

O'Keefe 

Ben Davies

Halves 

Drinkwater

Dean

Smith

Props

Dudson 

Ormonroyd 

Ted chap

Hooker 

Wildie 

Back row

Ashurst 

Milner

I make that 14 announced..

Have I missed anyone?

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chiefgeneral

chiefgeneral

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16 minutes ago, bosman69 said:

I have been doing some totting up with regards to 2026.

Mike has stated we have 21 committed..

Full back

Ryan Brierley 

Wings 

Dixon 

Centres

Thornley 

O'Keefe 

Ben Davies

Halves 

Drinkwater

Dean

Smith

Props

Dudson 

Ormonroyd 

Ted chap

Hooker 

Wildie 

Back row

Ashurst 

Milner

I make that 14 announced..

Have I missed anyone?

PLT and Sambou coming back on loan I've heard

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Jimmy DoNut

Jimmy DoNut

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1 hour ago, bosman69 said:

I have been doing some totting up with regards to 2026.

Mike has stated we have 21 committed..

Full back

Ryan Brierley 

Wings 

Dixon 

Centres

Thornley 

O'Keefe 

Ben Davies

Halves 

Drinkwater

Dean

Smith

Props

Dudson 

Ormonroyd 

Ted chap

Hooker 

Wildie 

Back row

Ashurst 

Milner

I make that 14 announced..

Have I missed anyone?

Spot on - I got the same 14.

shrewsbury roughyed

shrewsbury roughyed

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2 hours ago, bosman69 said:

I have been doing some totting up with regards to 2026.

Mike has stated we have 21 committed..

Full back

Ryan Brierley 

Wings 

Dixon 

Centres

Thornley 

O'Keefe 

Ben Davies

Halves 

Drinkwater

Dean

Smith

Props

Dudson 

Ormonroyd 

Ted chap

Hooker 

Wildie 

Back row

Ashurst 

Milner

I make that 14 announced..

Have I missed anyone?

Is Owen Farnworth not on board yet? I’d get him signed up asap. 

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roughyed8

roughyed8

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4 hours ago, bosman69 said:

I have been doing some totting up with regards to 2026.

Mike has stated we have 21 committed..

Full back

Ryan Brierley 

Wings 

Dixon 

Centres

Thornley 

O'Keefe 

Ben Davies

Halves 

Drinkwater

Dean

Smith

Props

Dudson 

Ormonroyd 

Ted chap

Hooker 

Wildie 

Back row

Ashurst 

Milner

I make that 14 announced..

Have I missed anyone?

I think Dudson will announce his retirement at the end of the season. 

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bosman69

bosman69

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Just seen the interview with Owen..the caption said one year not two but either way its a great retention imo.

He can get a bit carried away at times and this can lead to the occasional error or penalty but his aggressive approach is very much needed. 

There has been a drop off in intensity when owen and Jack are subbed. 

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Bedford Roughyed

Bedford Roughyed

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With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on!

Bedford Roughyed

Bedford Roughyed

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Full back - Brierley 

Wing - Dixon 

Centre - Thornley, O'Keefe, Davies

Halves - Drinkwater, Dean, Smith

Prop - Dudson, Ormonroyd, Ted chap, Farnworth

Hooker -Wildie 

Back row - Ashurst,

Loose - Milner

 

(reformatted from above!)

 

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With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on!

shrewsbury roughyed

shrewsbury roughyed

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On 15/09/2025 at 17:49, roughyed8 said:

I think Dudson will announce his retirement at the end of the season. 

Gil Dudson just announced his retirement from international rugby league, which suggests (to me) that he’s intending to play on at club level.

roughyed8

roughyed8

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1 hour ago, shrewsbury roughyed said:

Gil Dudson just announced his retirement from international rugby league, which suggests (to me) that he’s intending to play on at club level.

If so hopefully he gets a good pre season and can contribute more than this year.

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Happyed

Happyed

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Tough ask to assemble a squad when you don’t know which league you’ll be playing,  but which realistic targets would you like to see added?

id start with Gebbie, Condon. Jack Hughes 

Roughyeds Forever!

Roughyeds Forever!

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4 hours ago, Happyed said:

Tough ask to assemble a squad when you don’t know which league you’ll be playing,  but which realistic targets would you like to see added?

id start with Gebbie, Condon. Jack Hughes 

Jack Hughes (33 yrs)- another elder statesman - we already have too many of those. No thanks - younger players needed.

Would take Condon as looked quality against us but could see him getting a SL club

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shrewsbury roughyed

shrewsbury roughyed

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Wow! They’re not messing about, are they. Unlike previous years (decades?) when it seems we have to try to pick from whoever’s left, it seems that MF/BQ are after the best we can get early on (given the uncertainty caused by the ever-ridiculous SL shenanigans). Many of these players have given us excellent service over the last year or two. I’d single out Mo; unfortunately injuries seem to have got the better if him: and also the mighty ET, leader and tackling machine. Two really nice blokes too, always with time for the fans. Jack Johnson & Pat Moran have never let us down. Perhaps they want regular starts; maybe we have even better lined up who can take us to a higher level. The two French lads, to be honest, I think haven’t set the world on fire, though it’s great that they’ve been with us. Sambou we knew about but the rumour is that he could be back on loan. None of the released 13 have let us down and I’d thank every one of them and wish them great success elsewhere (except against Oldham, obv). Now (please) to get in some speedy, game-breaking, rl hungry, mentally tough, ambitious lads who will take us to and sustain us at the next level and crucially in any key games to come. Exciting times. 

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Bert Street

Bert Street

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20 minutes ago, shrewsbury roughyed said:

Wow! They’re not messing about, are they. Unlike previous years (decades?) when it seems we have to try to pick from whoever’s left, it seems that MF/BQ are after the best we can get early on (given the uncertainty caused by the ever-ridiculous SL shenanigans). Many of these players have given us excellent service over the last year or two. I’d single out Mo; unfortunately injuries seem to have got the better if him: and also the mighty ET, leader and tackling machine. Two really nice blokes too, always with time for the fans. Jack Johnson & Pat Moran have never let us down. Perhaps they want regular starts; maybe we have even better lined up who can take us to a higher level. The two French lads, to be honest, I think haven’t set the world on fire, though it’s great that they’ve been with us. Sambou we knew about but the rumour is that he could be back on loan. None of the released 13 have let us down and I’d thank every one of them and wish them great success elsewhere (except against Oldham, obv). Now (please) to get in some speedy, game-breaking, rl hungry, mentally tough, ambitious lads who will take us to and sustain us at the next level and crucially in any key games to come. Exciting times. 

Shame about Chapielow and Moran. The rest pretty straightforward for various reasons.

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