Back to back fixtures against the Roughyeds, who will be smarting from the home 1895 Cup defeat to the Dons last Sunday.

This Sunday offers the opportunity to beat one of the favourites for the league title and give our own promotion chances a boost.

Some of the post-match comments after Sunday's cup match suggest that we may see a much changed Oldham team. We'll have wait and see.

Last SeasonDon't forget, this is now a 17

Squad for Sunday

Stefanos Bastas, Matty Beharrell, Watson Boas, Connor Bower, Ryan Boyle, Jack Brown (D/R), Matty Chrimes, Sam Doherty, Brad Foster, Jordie Hedges, Jordan Howden, Kyle Kesik, Kieron Lawton, Jez Litten (D/R), Cameron Scott (D/R), Connor Scott, Russ Spiers, Jason Tali, Menzie Yere.

Looking forward to seeing Jack Brown again.

Can only think Brandon Douglas is injured , hope to see Litten .

Also Thought Brad England might be back. Obvious 2 to miss out will be Bastas and Lawton I'd have thought.

What ... got to play Bastas with his record.
How about the bloody obvious? Drop Boyle!!!

What?! ... got to play Bastas with his record.
How about the bloody obvious? Drop Boyle!!!
He's not so much a prop as a bloody hindrance and quite possible a reason why we are 6th in a dreadful league.
He gets in every game.... WHY?
Because lamebrain RH made him captain?

Bit ott that SO. I've got to disagree. Also personal insults to either players or coaching staff aren't really on.

Sorry that is how I feel.
Answer me ... why should Boyle be first on the teamsheet?
And then explain why RH is not a lamebrain for picking him and also making him captain?
Yet better players are left out.
Even supporters like you leave out better players as a matter of course.
Why?
You'd even leave out a player that has never been on a losing side for Boyle.
Why?
Also this is a forum, thankfully not controlled by the yes-men or the club, so people like me can say what a lot of folk actually think, but who won't or daren't.
I know of nobody that I have spoken to that thinks Boyle should be captain.

A difference of opinion currently ...

Bet365 - Dons +4 Evens

Skybet - Dons +8 10/11

The odds confirm that today's game is relatively close with the Dons perhaps slight underdogs.

Finding a way to win these types of matches is key if we're to move up the table. Keeping mistakes to a minimum, discipline, and game management will be vital.

I'm a big fan of Jez Litten. I feel he adds an extra dimension to our attacking play and improves our winning chances considerably. Can we get on top of their forwards to help create a winning platform? Let's hope so!

Agreed, we have to win these sort of fixtures, especially the ones at home. A big test today but hopefully a positive outcome.

With the players in that squad picked.
There is no reason at all to pick Boyle, a lot better ,more mobile and quicker players in there than him.

Looking at it the 2 to miss out would Be Boyle and Lawton unfortunately for him in my mind.

worst team we,ve seen at the Keepmoat this season.but doesn't take away from an excellent display by the Dons.in attack and defence well on their game.COYD.

As near to a complete performance as we've had this season. The nil against Oldham speaks volumes. More of the same going forward please.

Excellent performance today throughout the team.

Top kicking game, rock solid at the back under anything Oldham threw at us. Looking forward to seeing replays of our tries - still can’t fathom out how Jordan Howden got his pass away.

Best game so far from Ryan Boyle too.

Would be great to follow this up with the same at Hunslet.

COYD!!!