After all the speculation last week about the team , not much news this week. No official preview , no Olddon . Boring eh !

Doncaster RLFC return to league action on Sunday afternoon and face Gateshead Thunder at their International Stadium.

Dons' head coach Tony Miller is hoping to have Paul Cooke available after a recent Achilles problem and both Nathan Powley and Dean O'Loughlin return following their recent two game bans.

However, Liam Cunningham (ankle) and Mike Emmett (knee) are expected to miss out and skipper Craig Robinson is also a big doubt after straining knee ligaments against Bradford in the Challenge Cup last weekend.

This will be the second time the two teams have met this season at the Gateshead International Stadium - the Dons ran out 48-10 winners back in February in the Northern Rail Cup.

Miller said*Apologies for the delay and lack of news/updates this week - my laptop has died on me

I agree with you, i said last week it would be nice to hear squad beforehand. Not sure when we have to name squad before games but would be good to see it published on website,give us something to discuss

Handicap Betting ...

Bet365
Gateshead +20pts 10/11
Dons -20pts 10/11
Handicap Draw 16/1

I don't think we really have to, not in the sense that SL clubs do. As our squads are pretty much it

As well as a squadbuilder fund I think we need a DonsNews new laptop fund.

Here, here!

Good luck to the Dons today and I hope the traveling fans have a nice time on the coach.
I won't be there, so that's a good start.

We have to give up 20 or 22 points wherever you look. I'd like to think (especially if Paul Cooke plays) that we are more than capable.

Indeed, especially if the weather is fine, could be 20 up by half time. A win is what is important, but with a good performance, and a few points on the board, it can only build confidence ahead of the rochdale saga

I notice Hodson is kicking the goals.
Or Hodgson as they keep calling him.

Is Cooke even playing?

Yes Cooke is playing , Hyde on bench.

Half Time Gateshead 8 Dons 30

It must be his left achilles that is the problem and he's resting it.
Hodson has kicked all 5.
8-30 HT