Excellent performance by the lads today, but sad to see the demise of Batley both on and off the pitch. They never stopped trying which shows how bereft they are re quality because of the score line, but alarming to see virtually no away fans today, they used to bring a couple of hundred who made lots of noise, however today ……………………….. nothing.

I think Batley is a classic eg of just how important a coach can be. Kear did an excellent job and they punched well above thier weight. The present incumbent will be having a hard job living up to the Kear effect. You just never got the feel yesterday that they had a game plan particularly close to our line . A full strength team and I think they may spark into life . Something must have been up with manning yesterday because he only played for 30 mins and we all know on song you could leave him out there until the sun set. Smeatons defence on his outside let him down again yesterday . Will he ever learn to edge outwards and not cut in like he kept doing when he played for us. Thought a good coach could really make something out of Farrell.( junior) Who has speed and power but direction and passing ability is wayward. He could be very effective in an outside channel. Not suggesting we get him though. We have enough cover there.

A full back and a hooker at half back.

Batley's problem is injuries.

Happens to us all from time to time.

Let's hope they're all back fit for next week....

Manning's first game back after his stabbing?

No Greg his first game back after breaking his hand, we are still without direction with Walker and Brambani out and two or three more
Good luck with your push for the top

James Brown, who hit Johno, has been given a 2 match ban

Bet he doesn't feel good about that.

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