London vs. Bradford : Tue May 26, 2015 7:35 pm  

Discuss the game here.

Will Matty Blythe make his comeback this weekend? London played very well against a tired Sheffield team. Should be a good game.

Re: London vs. Bradford : Tue May 26, 2015 8:05 pm  

Its no surprise that London are improving under the keen eye and experience of Brian Noble. Blasting Sheffield last week is probably because of him.

We should take this as if we preparing for a SL side. Best team out please. They wont be as beatable as when they visited us. Although that match the Bulls played well.

Re: London vs. Bradford : Wed May 27, 2015 6:56 am  

If we put in as strong a defensive shift as we did against Halifax then I don't think there's too much to worry about.

Re: London vs. Bradford : Wed May 27, 2015 7:24 am  

I expect this to be tough.....A difficult challenge. London seem to be getting it together if last weekend was anything to go by. I would like to see Blythe playing but not sure if there is too much risk in changing things this week. Ditto a number of other players not see recently.

Re: London vs. Bradford : Wed May 27, 2015 7:35 am  

Weather forecast for Sunday in London is rain. Should make us feel quite at home, I'll forecast a score line similar to the Halifax game if that's the case. Would like to see Karl Davies appear.

Re: London vs. Bradford : Wed May 27, 2015 7:42 am  

I really can't see Jimmy making any changes to our 17 now unless injury forces his hand. A consistent side will help with communication and defensive structure.
It's not the 17 I'd pick, but then I'm not seeing them in training every day so I have to trust Jimmy's decisions I suppose.

Re: London vs. Bradford : Wed May 27, 2015 10:11 am  

I think we'll go with an unchanged team, barring any injuries

The following week against Doncaster is when I reckon we will see Blythe, Davies and maybe one or two others

[Bullseye]

Re: London vs. Bradford : Wed May 27, 2015 10:34 am  

Will Shaw play?

Might free up a place for a back if not. I’m presuming Mullaney is still injured? Perhaps Mick Gledhill could elaborate?

Like others the 17 isn’t what I’d pick but we don’t have all the facts. I’ve wondered if Lauaki is doing a pre-season training regime to catch up in time to be at his best for the 8s. It would explain his short stints and apparent lack of impact. At least that’s what I’m hoping. If he’s in on ability, fitness and form then Samir, Dan and Karl must be really doing nowt in training.

Re: London vs. Bradford : Wed May 27, 2015 10:51 am  

Bullseye wrote:

Will Shaw play?

Might free up a place for a back if not. I’m presuming Mullaney is still injured? Perhaps Mick Gledhill could elaborate?

I'm still waiting to hear the "BIG" rugby league news Mick said was going to be announced last week

I presume Mullaney still has a hamstring injury. I don't think Lauaki's doing as bad as some make out. He's going along OK and has been improving last few weeks IMHO

Although i really would like to see Davies & Samir get a run out against Donny.

I'm nervous about this game. London are a really bogey team for us, they will be brimming with confidence after destroying Sheffield at Blackpool.

Re: London vs. Bradford : Wed May 27, 2015 10:55 am  

Bullseye wrote:

Will Shaw play?

Might free up a place for a back if not. I’m presuming Mullaney is still injured? Perhaps Mick Gledhill could elaborate?

Like others the 17 isn’t what I’d pick but we don’t have all the facts. I’ve wondered if Lauaki is doing a pre-season training regime to catch up in time to be at his best for the 8s. It would explain his short stints and apparent lack of impact. At least that’s what I’m hoping. If he’s in on ability, fitness and form then Samir, Dan and Karl must be really doing nowt in training.

I stopped following Gledhill on twitter after he gave me false hope about us signing Naughton - what's he said?
The one thing puzzling me about the likes of Tahraoui and Fleming is that we aren't even sending them out on dual reg while they aren't getting in the side. So they are literally getting zero game time right now. How can that be anything but a bad thing?
Get them both down to Oxford with Blythe, Petersen and Davies.