Back to the league this coming week end . Can we play like we did in the 2nd half v Leeds when we scored 5 tries , I hope so.
We will be missing Kieran Cross & Jamie Thackray for most if not all of May . Not sure about Welham & Tonks . Will Worrincy make an appearance , Hanson has gone to Hemel or has he ?

Have not heard if Kelly & Nicholson are progressing in their recovery from long term injuries .

Lets get the season back on track .

COYD

We'll definitely miss Kieran Cross. If we can get on top in the forwards, the missing speed and creativity of Kieran Cross might not be as critical.

Will Jordon Howden be fully fit?

Definitely a big game and one we can't afford to slip up in.

It'd be good to get some updates on the players mentioned by Weighman.

Well according to the RL Express both Nicholson and Kelly are near to playing.

Thank you S-O & the RL Express , good news .

Although the report does suggest that it will be the beginning of June at the earliest before they would be back playing.

That performance against leeds is still pretty fresh so really looking forward to sunday plus the lads must also be still on a high so I'm calling a good win! (get your mortgage on London now) COYD

London have won and lost the same number of games as the Dons, have a slightly better points difference and did slightly better against Toronto.

A massive banana skin if not approached correctly ... I still recall last season's I-Pro semi final.

All that said, it would be a setback of the highest order to lose another home game.

Official N Bennett , is it our former winger ?

This coming Sunday is a massive game for the Dons, not only is it a must win game but also one where we the fans need to be entertained and see the same style of rugby we served up in the 2nd half at Headingley.

Should we lose or just scrape a victory then it is obvious changes are needed, as in all sports this starts with the head coach, who himself must know he is under pressure to deliver.

I firmly believe the current squad should be able to challenge for promotion via the play offs, however we look like a team who will struggle to make the play offs.

Agree 100% , the players attitude will determine the outcome . Play like we did v Leeds in the 2nd half we will WIN , play like we did v York we will loose.
Lets hope we have turned the corner .

COYD

This is a massive game for the Dons, a win is the only acceptable result here. The pressure on the lads will be big after the relative 'freedom' at Headingley. I reckon this game/performance could determine the rest of the season, or am I being too dramatic ?

No drama in that post IMO. Sunday will determine my attendance for the remainder of the season. The players and coaching staff have had two weeks training after that second half at Leeds and if they really do want to make an impact this year it has to start this Sunday. No KC which they are well aware of so no excuse on that front. The performance against the Skolars will tell us if we have turned a corner. I hope the squad have, but if they show the lack of desire that has blighted this season so far, it will not be witnessed any longer by me.

Hoping for a good one. COYD

I will be elsewhere lying on a beach in the sun ....
I will follow progress on my phone.

We don't have back-up for Cross despite the flannel.

Let's hope Charlie Martin can carry on in his fine form.

Too many injuries to pivotal players is gonna limit our progress.

I feel we will just be hoping that it will all come together for the play-offs.

It's a possibility I suppose.

I feel we have half a dozen players that have not stepped up to the plate. They look the part but don't contribute enough to change games.
Not gonna name names.

Do you think it will be that warm in Mablethorpe ?

Aha.....
Don't know whether to go for that French resort ..... Mab-le-thorpe or the Greek one ....Cle-ethorpes(pronounced Clee-eth-orpees).

You could always go to the pebble peach at Lakeside and listen to the cheers and groans drifting over on the breeze from the Keepmoat!

Howden out, Miller in . welham , spiers , feka also in 19. Hedges & Miller at 6/7. I would leave a prop & Carr out , give LS a run at full back . Doherty & A B J on wing ,Tali & Welham in centres . That is my humble opinion , no doubt GT will see it differently. WWW.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk

Howden out, Miller in . welham , spiers , feka also in 19. Hedges & Miller at 6/7. I would leave a prop & Carr out , give LS a run at full back . Doherty & A B J on wing ,Tali & Welham in centres . That is my humble opinion , no doubt GT will see it differently. WWW.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk

Howden out!
It might be easier to say when he is in.
Not his fault and I sympathise.
But he is a chocolate teapot at the moment.

We always seem to take on some biscuit knee wage stealers! it seems from a very cynical view that we say yes when the majority of teams look to avoid, I know injuries are part and parcel of our game but jeez how much in wages per season do we post down the drain?

No mention why Howden is not included , we are going back to Hedges at 7 & that has not worked .

Think we have missed a chance with the break to sign a half back & may be a full back as I do not think Carr can tackle effectively probably due to injury !

Match preview from the Free Press site www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/spo ... -1-8528611

Match preview from the Free Press site www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/spo ... -1-8528611

Dons - 14 10/11 with Bet365.

A tough ask to cover that without Cross, Thackray, Tonks, Welham etc.

I don't know why people bother.
We have the equivalent of the captain of the Titanic at the helm.
Never forget that.

Why did the captain of the titanic wear clothes that were too small for him as well?

Welham in 19 , well he was anyway .