Don't disagree Fred, but I think the Batley backs had a much better platform to work from than whoever found themselves playing in our halves.

You are Tony Berry - and I claim my £5!!

Notice most scrum halves defend out on the wing when team not in possession. Like I said Matt it was in the halves where we were 'beaten' I think you'll find it was the stand off who had the better game Moore isn't a creator as such where as Handforth is one of if not the best around at his 'craft'.
Nanyn only played half a game and for me played his normal type of game, you have to get the ball in his hands in the opponents 20 and we couldnt get there at all and when we did we cocked it up.
Don't forget not only did we play badly but Batley played exceptionally well, they will have to back that up, and as for us well that depends on the team and if they want it.

Have to disagree with that FP....went to the game and Moore was head and shoulders better than handforth, as also all todays press states that as well. To be fair the other Batley games I have seen this season those two players have been the stand out's. Looking forward to seeing the game on TV Thursday night, and although Im sure it will be a much closer game, the outcome will depend on whether Handforth and Moore are allowed to control the game.

Bad news.....heard Hicks is the ref.....

Well having watched the game now three times and seen Handforth directing his troops around like Napoleon whilst Moore's short kicking game was a revalation his contribution to 'controlling the game' wasn't as effective as Handforth. I do think I have a small advantage.

You poor sod!

I suffer for my 'Art' Matt

Correct
Leigh Centurions v Batley Bulldogs 7.30pm (SKY)
Ref R Hicks TJ S Barrie TJ T Crashley RR C Waywell VR TBC MC B Connolly

Well at least the MC will give us a laugh during the game.

hope he does it better than he plays poker




j/k he is pritty good at poker............... for a pie

Does he go on Hills ?

bet freds but they use the same ipoker software.

i used to play against him and his brother carl live in the poker results Leigh/wigan tour. i dont know if he still does the tour because i havnt had chance to go for abit.

Bit off topic but how hard would it be to organise a poker night with some of the money going to LISA, I know absolutely rock all about betting and can't even play sn....sn.....sna.....snap (for those that don't know me thats not an incorrect PC comment), just a thought.

I`d be in for a bit of that Fred........

regular troll, we have beaten them 26-4 this season.

Whoopi doo ! I dont really care mate just a neutral who went to the game and gave an opinion. I bet you were not even there Your just like your rich neighbours screaming from the rooftops about winning this and winning that, arrogance personified......get real what have you done yet ? you keep hanging your hat on 71 !! lol.
You are setting yourself up for a big piece of humble pie if Batley turn up and play.
I note that since you have not had the dual contract players in your side your very ordinary so dont get above your station please....The players you keep harping on about missing ?? who are they not heard of many....Robbie was a great player....way past his day, Ridyard who the F is he ? and Bibey !! the best passer of a ball when about to hit the defensive line. Looks like no Nanyn, hope you have a good goalkicker, the Batley kicker does not miss....and looking back on your win at home....the scrum half who caused you all your problems and kicked you to death was not even playing that game........i think at home you may just have the edge but im sure your players are not as arrogant as you are. One last point.....you are hell bent on ticking the box....why ? do you think you will get a franchise ? don't waste your energy dreaming about it widnes are already guaranteed and as they say.....dare to dream !!

Very well put Roy. Look forward to your next post and leave it till Friday morning please so that I do not have to read it if we lose.

things that would be needed.......
a venue not sure if they would need a specific licence or not.

laptop (poss connected to tv so all players can see it) to display the timer for the blinds (heard there are some great ones on tinterweb for free)

depending on size of the tables 8 / 10 players per table you would need 1 set of chips & cards per table (all chips sets to be the same)
and thats it oooo yea dealer button and card shoe per table.

then all thats needed is to set out the tourney.....
I,e
starting stack of say 2,000 per player
buy in+fee say keep it in a rugby theme £13 buy in goes towards the pool + fee £4 goes to L.I.S.A = £17
40 players = £520 prize pool and £160 L.I.S.A
pay positions out 1st place to 5th (most of the timer software has this option built in so im told)
tournamet lenght 3 1/2 hs to last 5 hands call
10 min blind levels
k,o time say 8pm run 8 till 9 .... 15 min break .... 9:15 till 10:15 .....15 min break..... 10:30 till 11:30 if anyone is still in after the 11:30 time out ... the dealer announces last 5 hands. if the tourney still hasnt reached a conclusion then its just a simple chipcount most chips gets 1st

could even run a mini league if sponsored? say 5 wks 1 or 2 games a wk top 10 or 20 in the leaderboard goes to a playoff grandfinal (kinda sticking to the rugby theme) 1 game per wk over 5 wks with an average of 40 players would net £800 in fee's for L.I.S.A not taking into account the fee's from the side tables

and there is nothing stopping the other players (late commers / people who get knocked out of the main comp early or people quite new to the game who dont want to risk playing bigger stakes / longer games) playing side games.
say 10 players £12 buy in £10 to the pool + £2 fee (or £5 +£1)
stop watch for the timer
pay 1st £50 (£25)
2nd £30 (£15)
3rd £20 (£10)
£2x10 fee =£20 to L.I.S.A

just a rough guide ive prob got some bits wrong and get pulled up on spelling mistakes and grammer but hey ho there you go.
fred i hope this answers your question and provides abit of help

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He's better than that T@@ser McGuire mind you, that's not saying a lot really! 1971 was good, 1970 wern't bad 36-8 thrashing for you at Leigh and,who can forget the 51-2 obliteration of 1983, living in the past? yeah, BRILLIANT!!

Batley 'Worldbeaters' bl00dy hell Roy, you certainly know how to build them up, obviously when they lost 74-6 at home to Super League's bottom club, they had an off day, or 'that' scrum half wasn't playing. Are you a salesman ? You'd make a damn good one

World beaters who said that ? Listen mate I really dont give a flying f**k about either team, just went to a game on sunday. Your comments and arrogance are unbelievable for a little club, relegated last season, and saved by Gatesheads demise, now screaming from the rooftops how big and mighty you are cos your second in the league and reading between the lines desperate to get 5 dual contract players back in so you have a better chance to beat little Batley, who served your s on a plate for you last week, lead by a 20 year old kid.....please get real.
I hope you get your dual contract players back cos you need them on last weeks showing !! night night

Thanks for that DH - not that I understood a word (my fault not yours as it is quite comprehensive, I wonder now if LISA can take up the 'baton' or someone on thier behalf (Id use the word volunteer but it seems to upset some on here), I will give any assistance I can but know nothing about poker or gambling.

Oh and whino woy your not half living up to your name, pick your toys up and go back to your cot.

back on topic looking forward to the game,should be a good atmosphere
Hopefully a win and a final to look forward to