can only comment on how i saw the game, thought in the last 15 mins the dons energy levels dropped, at the play of the ball in that period options were minimal because there wasnt much movement/backng up. also from where i was sat level with the 20 metre line at the end the dons were defending second half, i could see that players had their backs to the game walking back the 10 metres as sheffield played the ball. This allowed them time and room to gain metres. Not criticising though, i thought the dons played really well and more game time will improve fitness. Thats what pre season games are for. Looking forward to next weeks game.
On that can anyone just verify for me were it is. Think its the ground near the range. Not certain, not a union fan so never been.

Thought we gave a good account of ourselves today seeing as we only had 16 fit players come kick off. With players not risk who had been carrying knocks from last week, and two players dropping out due to sickness on Sunday morning the Seagulls were always going to have the upper hand come the last quarter of the game.Grant pulled his quad in the warm up and was advised by the doc not to risk a more serious injury for the sake of a friendly,as much as he wanted to play. Thought Cas and Kessi gave us good go forward and will be a handful for all the teams in our division this year, and with Cooky to come in all boads well for a promotion push. COYD

Thanks for that insight Neil.

COYD

Andy Townend has broken his hand. www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-league

Andy Townend has broken his hand. www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-league

Quote ="weighman"Andy Townend has broken his hand. www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-league'" I knew we should have signed more forwards.

Quote ="weighman"Andy Townend has broken his hand. www.thestar.co.uk/sport/rugby-league'" I knew we should have signed more forwards.

Good effort from all today. We ran out of steam in the last quarter but overall i was very pleased and the performance exceeded my expectations.
Well done to the Eagles fans for a good turnout!

Impressed by the team display and Castle added to the pack performance with some good off loads although Brambani spotted one of them quicker than us.Thought the turning point was the penalty award when the Eagles player tried to play the ball whilst getting to his feet and the ref penalised the Dons.The Eagles scored from the next set and took the lead and we were on catch up.Suppose 16 players to rotate against 22 may have helped the Eagles towards the end but entertaiming game and some good tries looks good for the future.