Re: 19 man squad for the big bash : Thu May 26, 2016 3:43 pm  

frank1 wrote:

imo leaving out Drinkwater would be daft. We should go with our best 17 so Tonga in too for me.

Quite correct Francis, sometimes you talk sense.

Re: 19 man squad for the big bash : Thu May 26, 2016 4:17 pm  

frank1 wrote:

imo leaving out Drinkwater would be daft. We should go with our best 17 so Tonga in too for me.

I left Drinkwater out simply because this is a key game, more for Bradford than us so they'll up for it, and he may not yet be up to speed with the plays etc, plus Reynolds deserves his day in the limelight, I could however see Hood missing out and Drinkwater being included.

But speaking of daft........ How can you say Tonga is the best option what have you based that on?

Re: 19 man squad for the big bash : Thu May 26, 2016 4:23 pm  

charlie caroli wrote:

Whoever turns out for Bradford they will be give their all, I've heard all this old pony about players missing and weakened teams, we won't underestimate the Bulls, though I still think the Mighty Leythers will win.

I agree with Charlie

I know Bradford have a few missing but so do we (McNally, Beswick, Moimoi, Paterson, Dixon etc). Not really taking any notice of those trying to play down their chances, Bradford have one of the strongest (and biggest) squads in the Championship and whoever they play will have strength and skill all over the pitch.

Neither team is at full strength but both sides will be going all out for this one and if we expect anything other than a battle we will be in for a shock.

Should be a great game, can't wait!

Re: 19 man squad for the big bash : Thu May 26, 2016 4:57 pm  

glow wrote:

I left Drinkwater out simply because this is a key game, more for Bradford than us so they'll up for it, and he may not yet be up to speed with the plays etc, plus Reynolds deserves his day in the limelight, I could however see Hood missing out and Drinkwater being included.

But speaking of daft........ How can you say Tonga is the best option what have you based that on?

He was signed because he is superleague class. Injuries have affected his season but after last week I think he has a point to prove.

Re: 19 man squad for the big bash : Thu May 26, 2016 7:56 pm  

frank1 wrote:

He was signed because he is superleague class. Injuries have affected his season but after last week I think he has a point to prove.

I know why he was signed and how good he has been however I hope we select players based on how they've performed for us, give him the opportunity to prove himself by all mean like at Swinton last week, but in key games pick those who have actually proven themselves.

Re: 19 man squad for the big bash : Thu May 26, 2016 8:13 pm  

Fair comment Glow.

Re: 19 man squad for the big bash : Fri May 27, 2016 4:42 pm  

Drinkwater has got play, he's got to be our first choice scrum half no point bringing him over otherwise!
Ben Reynolds has been superb but Drinkwater is more experienced and should definately start. Ben is the future and will get his chances i'm sure!
Everyone is frustrated by Tonga's lack of gametime but he too should play!

Re: 19 man squad for the big bash : Fri May 27, 2016 6:53 pm  

Seems Riddy is not playing tomorrow.