Went up to Castleford to watch the play off game against Bradford u18's. Bradford beat us at the Halliwell last week 27- 16. We were trailing 20-4 at half time, got back to 20-16 and then Bradford got three penalties and kicked three goals with a drop goal to make it 27. It was pleasing for us that they didn't score in the second half....

Not the case today as Castleford, it was a hard game albeit a bit scrappy but Castleford were ahead 36-16 with 8 mins to go and Bradford scored 24 unanswered points in the last 8 mins to win 40-36.

They a big powerful side Bradford so it should be a good contest against yourselves next week, recommend everyone who can attend does.

I think they'll have to defend a lot better than that to beat Wigan but we shall see.

It should be a good game anyway..Bradford coughed up the ball alot giving Castleford possession and they can attack Castleford if you give them possession. Bradford were the better side and had they controlled the ball they would of run away with it imo....

Wigan need there halves to step up and after last night. We had no real idea and no second phase, was really unimpressed with how blunt the attack was, although to be fair Trinity defended fantastically. It will be a tough game i would think and although Wigan do have a good pack so do Bradford and again the game could come down to the halves, which could be an issue unless they step it up.

who played in the halves last night, did they not drop any players down who still qualify for 18's, I couldn't get to this game due to work so if anyone knows who played and has team sheet. I think it will be a close contest next week.

Was Johnny Malloy (normally a second row) and the normal Scrum Half Sam Powell.

Thanks for that mate. It will be a good contest and a busy weekend next week for Reserves and Academy...Bring it on, so good to see so many talented yougsters coming through

Will Ian Thornley be available for the game v Bulls ?
The Bulls forward pack is strong but Thornley could dominate them out wide.

ian will probably be playing in the reserve final on sunday