Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:21 pm  

I think Huddersfield have many more issues going on than just resting a few players for a cup game. I'm also not too fussed if Dewsbury beat us in a close game, I think we need to focus on the league this season to make sure we cement our place in the top 8 and the cup could become a bit of a distraction

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:39 pm  

Looking at Dewsbury, a run in the CC is not far off their season, as it is for Swinton

Swinton....I remember going to a Wednesday night cup match there, it was a draw, something daft like 11 11, there was more than a hint of an "understanding" between both teams, which looked more likely after we murdered them in the return to our place.
I liked the ground, the club bar building (with windows) was so close to the touchline, it was the touchline, if you opened a window there was a fair chance a winger would run through it...lol

or mebbe it was my imagination

Dunno if they're still at that ground

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:19 am  

PopTart wrote:

Hmmm resting players. That's what Huddersfield did.
I wonder how that turned out.
Play the best fit team for me.

Agreed

No need to rest players unless Chester thinks a couple would benefit from a rest.
But, certainly worth giving Batchelor & Crowther a full part in the game.

A cup run will generate confidence and a buzz within the squad, after all, we're already
in the last 16, 3 games from a final !

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Wed Apr 26, 2017 10:09 am  

With a favourable draw lets hope we can do one step further than last year.

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Wed Apr 26, 2017 10:40 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

With a favourable draw lets hope we can do one step further than last year.

Should we get past Dewsbury, I don't think there will be an easy fixture to get to the semifinals. Last year we had (rd5) Sheffield, (rd6) Tolouse, (1/4) Huddersfield on the run to the semifinal

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Wed Apr 26, 2017 11:32 am  

Last year we had an extra round to play so Dewsbury then Fev/Fax will get us to semi again.

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:23 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Hmmm resting players. That's what Huddersfield did.
I wonder how that turned out.
Play the best fit team for me.

I don't advocate wholesale changes for the sake of it but it is the perfect oppotunity to give a few guys who have played big minutes a week off to recharge the batteries. Afterwards we have probable must win against Widnes at the magic weekend then another easter style weekend to follow so we need to take the chance to rotate. Guys like the two you've mentioned, Annakin, Sio, etc are more than capable of getting the job done and would mean guys like Huby, Wood & Arona can refresh themselves.

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Thu Apr 27, 2017 2:27 pm  

Game confirmed as 8pm kickoff on Friday 12th May at Dewsbury. Tickets are available in the club shop.

Let's get there in numbers to support the team and show the Dewsbury lot that we could be an asset to their stadium if we do move there

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:02 pm  

Egg Banjo wrote:

Game confirmed as 8pm kickoff on Friday 12th May at Dewsbury. Tickets are available in the club shop.

Let's get there in numbers to support the team and show the Dewsbury lot that we could be an asset to their stadium if we do move there

Ill be disappointed if we don't fill the place.Make it like an home match .Is that pub still open opposite ?.

Re: Challenge Cup 6th Round Draw : Thu Apr 27, 2017 6:43 pm  

AKA kellyseye wrote:

Ill be disappointed if we don't fill the place.Make it like an home match .Is that pub still open opposite ?.

Yes, I'm going to give it a coat of looking at