Still the same amount of games some of which are in the mud.

Bradford seemed to have a lot of friendlies as well, not sure if they were aware of the 1895 Cup format before they were agreed. Injuries are part of the game though and Bradford are more equipped than some Championship clubs to cope. However, when facing FT opposition they are naturally going to struggle playing players out of position etc. losing further players within the game just compounds that.

Bradford haven't really found their rhythm yet but I'm confident they'll improve enough to give a better account of themselves.

I don't really understand this 'we had players missing' thing - if that's the case then you're saying outside your alleged first 17 the other players aren't good enough?
Clubs have squads if rotation in the squad is not up to standard then that's bad recruiting.
I don't even know what out first 17 is?

We recruit within our budgets. I'm not sure even with our best 17 all fully available if that's a side that can challenge Wakefield but I imagine our budgets are somewhat different.

I was responded initially after a poster commented that they couldn't understand how Bradford were 3rd favourites with the bookmakers.

I have Bradford down as 3/4th finish this season.

Think Wakefield, Toulouse, Featherstone and Bradford probably will be top 4. Outside chances of top 4 in Batley and York. Doncaster have made a few astute signings so could be a dark horse to slip into play offs.

In terms of Trinity starting 17 - think Thornley, McGillvray and Boothroyd would be in there. Maybe Bain once we see how he goes.

Overall though we do have some quality players to step in and a few quality young lads too who are likely improving all the time in full time training.

I can see us making a couple of additions through season but only if they are of a high quality that become available.

With players like Lawford and Smith though coming through the future looks bright indeed.

I don't know if the poster of that comment was particularly aiming at Bulls.

It's the same at every club in reality.

Full game replay is now on YouTube
Go on watch it you know you want to!

Enjoy

I don’t think batley York or Doncaster will be there in top 4 and I did point out that Sheffield had been going around at their business quietly and think they will be in top 4, along with Halifax I thing top 4 will be Wakefield, Sheffield Toulouse then Halifax, with 5th spot up for grabs with Bradford probs nicking it.

Exactly.
We've been as disappointed as anyone at Wakefield when squad players come in and are not quite the standard we hoped they would be. I can honestly say I have no idea what last seasons first 17 was!
My comments not aimed solely at Bradford

Watching it on Bulls TV just for a laugh. Jowett absolutely nails his 2nd conversion from out wide...Mick Gledhill commentating'That one's just sneaked over'




He also managed to get Atoni and Griffin mixed up

I see that TC and Andy the cameraman have now moved to the West gantry....footage looks much better IMO

Still a bit jerky, money permitting but a decent camera/s and some pitch side microphones would do wonders for the footage. Trinity score and its like a library.

I thought it was a solid enough performance from Trinity on the night , we could easily have put 50 on the Bulls but I was happy enough to get that win under our belts on what was a really big night for the club .

Plenty of bits and bobs to work on but we are only going to get better as the season progresses in my opinion .

On to Fev on Good Friday which I reckon will be a tighter game but one I expect us to get through after the wake up call Fev gave us last Sunday .

I posted that comment about the top 3. It's not a dig at all - Bradford are a great club and I'd love to see them do well - I just don't think they'll be up there. Unless Ebon Scurr, John Davies and Eribe Doro totally change the complexion of their defence.

I don't think enough has been said about Sheffield pre-season. A mate of mine is a die hard Taxi Army fan, so I've seen them a few times (following them to Wigan this Friday to get my fix). It's not just their first 13 but their depth is probably better than anyone's, including Wakefield. They're a bit daft at times, but I could see them finishing 3rd behind us and Toulouse.

I thought the Bulls number 23 played well, ran in hard and at speed.

I thought the same. Not the best in defence, but a lot of energy with the ball.

Was that Okoro? Being monitored by two SL teams apparently. Broke his jaw during Fridays game...but was on until the end I think?

Looked like a good young raw forward. He really ran it in with some gusto. As some have mentioned his defence was a bit suspect and needs work but you can’t beat an attitude like that. Adding on a fair few kilos and filling out would do his game the world of good.

Who was the annoying woman who constantly requested they not kick the ball. It reminded me of the teacher who would shout “don’t you know the rules referee”.
I know not a lot can be done but the coverage picks up the away supporters who are located directly below the gantry.

I remember her years ago

yes I thought he ran well, read a report that smith at Leeds was talking to him last week

It ought to be my missus as she got hit in the head by the ball following Lino's conversion of Max's try on Friday night. It smacked her on the side of her head, sent her glasses flying and she was dizzy all weekend




Anyone know of any ambulance-chasing solicitor's ??

I think she probably needs to have a word with her opticians if she could not see the ball coming towards her.

It went up into the crowd behind us but was punched by someone up there and flew back down into the barrier that she was stood behind, then bounced straight up into her melon

That's just from having to put up with you [iall the time[/i FIL tbh.....