Don't think shad has found top form yet but hasn't looked out of place either. Has advantage over Sykes of playing fullback regular for last few years so until he has a bad game I'd stick with him.

L'Estrange only played a couple of games at 7 didn't he?

the more I think about it, the more I'd like one of Addy or L'Estrange in with Kearney rather than Ah Van.

Addy & L'Estrange have both got a fairly good passing game, and I haven't seen as much from Ah Van to suggest he'd be suited to 6.

Sykes/Royston
Raynor
Walker
Platt
Ah Van
Kearney
L'Estrange
Lynch
Diskin
Hargreaves
Elliott
Elima
Addy

Koppy
Olbison
Scruton
Sykes/Royston

As things stand there isn't a lot to choose between Sykes and Royston but I do hope Ainscough is given a go this weekend.

If Ah Van isn't shifted to Stand-off or FB, then I don't see how he'll get in as Raynor & Ah Van don't deserve dropping imo.

I cant believe that already in 2011 we are having the same problem as last season with our halves. I am sure that someone said that sykes would not be playing stand off this year

Ah van did spend a lot of time playing standoff last year in toyota cup though so he's used to the positioning. He did look handy there alongside Addy in the 2nd half against fax. Looks like Kearney is set in stone as one of the halves though so cant see a Ah van/Addy pairing being tried.

my reasoning for not putting L'estrange in halves would be to minimise disruption to team. Its a new team still learning how individuals play so think it will be better if people stick in there natural positions as much as possible, injuries permitting of course. I'd really like to see Addy/Kearney tried but dont think potter wants to give Addy that much responsibility so soon.

I feel Ah Van should be utilised at either stand off or centre, for me he's not a winger.

Quote ="dddooommm"Adult tickets sold out for Crusaders game: www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/512 ... SOLD%20OUT'" Glad I went this morning then to get ours, was going to go tomorrow morning. How many did we have to sell? Does anyone know?

Quote ="dddooommm"Adult tickets sold out for Crusaders game: www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/512 ... SOLD%20OUT'" Glad I went this morning then to get ours, was going to go tomorrow morning. How many did we have to sell? Does anyone know?

There's still an outside chance I might go, depending on what time my other thing finishes. But I won't know until Saturday afternoon.

Reckon I might have to check with Bulls or Crusaders tomorrow and make sure you can still pay on the gate for the bit that Bulls fans are in.

tbh that was in back of my mind too when thinking of him for standoff. Fills a position we are missing through injury and creates a space for ainscough to come in, without dislodging raynor who doesnt really deserve dropping. Cant see how we can justify dropping either walker or platt to accomodate ah van, yet he needs to be in team for the kicking and also hasnt done enough to justify dropping either.

Roystons a natural fullback so covers kearney. ainscough a winger to accomodate ah van moving into halves. And addy slots straight into loose which seems to be his long term position. So we cover for briggs,herbert and langleys injuries with minimum disruption.

Sibbit imo hasnt done enough to retain his spot so far. last bench spot is a toss up between olbison and sykes. no real preference there.

Not had chance to get to Odsal so i hope we can pay on the gate.

You'll be fine mate.

It'll cost you £20 for the Eric Roberts stand (this is an all-seater double tier stand that's situated behind the goal).

This is where the Bradford supporters will be.

We gave Wigan 1200 adult tickets so I would guess that Crusaders gave us half of that - 600.

I said in the game thread that we'll take around 800/1000 with it being the first away game of the season.

Cheers

No worries mate.

Millward tips Crusaders.

I'd love to know if he's ever backed us

If you ring the shop today, you can buy tickets to collect on saturday. I think the booking fee is £2 per order but it is still cheaper. If you do buy tickets via the phone, ask them where the collection point is for away tickets. There will probably be a ticket point outside the Eric Roberts stand for away, best to check to avoid fustration.


You can buy tickets on the day, but not on turnstile.

Best to buy or collect your ticket as soon as you arrive in Wrexham, before sampling the local watering holes.


Save getting caught up in any last minute ques!

defo agree there had this conversation with my dad both agreed ah van either centre or stand off but not a winger

I rang the Crusaders this morning they said they will have a stand set up selling tickets to Bradford fans outside the stand we have been given.

Hi, with regard for the need of more halfbacks, unless we do something it is going to be the same as last year. Even the Yorkshire Post believes we are going to lose this weekend and the bookies are giving us a two points start, and that is against a team formed 5 minutes ago. We could do a lot worse that bring in Ben Black from Halifax if available. He is experienced and a good line breaker.

What else are we supposed to do? Weve got 2 half backs, they are injured. Our cover is covering, just like other teams do.

I think the quartet of Sammut, Witt, Withers & Schicofske are up there with the best in the league and worry me regarding tonight

I suspect that with Sky in attendance they will be looking to put in a performance tonight. We simply cannot afford to give up possession in our own half like we did last week.

I'll be happy to take anything from this game, we just need to get some SL points on the board.

Just getting ready to set off. I am a bit worried really I think Crusaders are better than they are given credit for. Parking in Masonic Hall just over road from ground its got a nice bar.