Whilst I love maths and my degree is based mostly on statistics I really think there are so many variables you can't factor in for anything other than the next game. It's an interesting analysis Mike but it's a rabbit hole. 1 game at a time. That said it did make for interesting reading!

Did not expect Douglas being in the squad , hope he is fit & firing . Big game from Peltier needed also.

Glad to see Matty back in the squad .

COYD

Good stuff. Rob. Glad you enjoyed it. I'd like to think we've got a better chance than the numbers suggest but I think the numbers do put the challenge into some sort of perspective. Not having a 'second chance' is crucial. All you need is another incident like the sending off last Sunday and that could scupper everything.

It could be wide open Mike. I've got a weird feeling that if we can do this one then who knows....

Dons +4 10/11 with Skybet.

A Dons win is 5/4.

I'll wait to see the 17. That said I'm a bit surprised with that. Why would we not be favourites?

Hunslets current form Rob which includes the big win at Worky last week.

Dons +2 10/11 with Bet365.

Tight, but both have Hunslet as slight favourites.

Our forms not too shabby plus we're at home. If the 17 is what I hope it is then I'd back us without a doubt.

To add. Workington have dropped off badly. A trip there holds no fear. Also has anyone else done the double on them this year?

So would I Rob, my point about Hunslet was made with the hard nosed bookies hat on. They did not see the effort last week when we where 3 mins from beating Keighley, who now find themselves as the favourites for the second promotion spot in some quarters.