So, no Patton today then. This will be really interesting to see how our attack fares with Lilley and Gaskill in the halves. With Wembley just round the corner for Batley, and no Dec, I'm actually feeling positive for once. Bulls to win by at least 10 points !

Playing uphill this half, Bulls keeping Batley penned into the top half of the pitch. Good arm wrestle, with Bulls on top. 0 - 10 Bulls, tries for George and Blackmore

Still some indiscipline and overplaying keeping Batley in the game, and they score after a legs in the air tackle.
6 - 10

Half time 6 - 10 Bulls. Other than a couple of episodes of sillyness, we're well on top, and should win going away playing down the slope.

10 mins gone 2nd half, better defending from Batley sees Bulls with no real chance to mount a strong attack.

Batley almost score, saved by Blackmore. Really hard middle of park stuff.

Gaskill kicks diagonal, Gill gathers, pass to Lilley, Lilley grubbers, AJ pounces - Try. 6 - 14 Bulls

Lilley playing like a man possessed. Great direct running, out to Segayaro, Appo scores. So fast, passing so accurate, a must watch ! 22 - 6 Bulls

Ebon steamrolling downhill, Batley can't contain him. Gaskill long pass to Holmes, angled pass out to Blackmore - Try. Batley looking shellshocked. We're too fast

Batley now kick out on the full from kick off. Lilley to barnstorming Scurr - Try ! Batley really have lost interest, but who can blame them ? Wembley next week. 6 - 32 Bulls

Batley pinned in bottom corner, Bulls swarming all over them. Lilley attacking, grubber, AJ chases, and nicks one by a steal. 6 - 36