Very true, Rupert.

I tend not to moan about refs as I think they try to be fair but are human and get things wrong ... but don't we all?!

The thing that annoys me more is the touch judges inability to see forward passes and things that seem to happen under their noses ... but then again, we're always experts at the things other people do ... and without them we wouldn't have a match, so it's down to us as a team to do what we can and let all other things take care of themselves.

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Handicap Betting from Bet365 ...

Dons -4pts 10/11
Whitehaven +4pts 10/11
The Handicap Draw 16/1

Close call then .

Rubbish, the Dons will blast them!
Whitehaven have done fook all this season, where do they get this crap from?

I think its got something to do with the theory that the 3 Cumbrian teams will get promotion.

I donot agree with that either.

I like your thinking

I can't see all 3 being promoted either ... I just can't see there being enough decent players who wish to ply their trade in Cumbria for a full season.

well it looks like summer rugby may have finally arrived

, heres hoping it brings the crowds out,and stand-offish is right, give them a reason to come back

I'm guessing that the weight of early money is for the Dons ...

Revised Handicap Betting from Bet365 ...

Dons -8ts 4/5
Whitehaven +8pts Evens
The Handicap Draw 16/1

all the other bookies now quoting (BetVictor, Skybet & Hills) are giving the Cumbrians a 10 point start.

Ladbrokes prices now available ...

Dons -8pts 10/11
Whitehaven +8pts 10/11
The Handicap Draw 16/1

The Dons are generally 2/7 to win the match.

Well due to the nice weather and lack of being busy I think I'll pop to the game this aft, I think its pretty much perfect conditions for a fast open game, here's hoping the Dons start the season with a bang.