Have to take my hat off to Barrow. They’ve sweat their assets throughout the pandemic creating revenue opportunities and a strong link with their community. Their decision to stream their games is likely to be costing them more than they make, but it’s a decision that benefits the wider RL community. I for one give thanks and wish them all the best (except for the 80 minutes today against the Dons).
Safe trip to everyone travelling up - COYD

Couldn't agree more, Ralphie. Well done to Barrow.

I've taken the 11/4 in hope rather than expectation. 3/1 would have been fair. Imho it's a game we CAN win if we get everything right but it's gonna have to be an 80 minute performance. I'm encouraged by the comments from Workington fans last week. This is winnable.

Streaming it won't cost them owt Ralphie. They'll have 3000 there regardless because 2000 will get in free. Don't get me wrong. 2000 people from 1 - 3 equals a lot of beer and food sold.
Honestly though I don't see how 3000 people crammed into that ground can be safe. For that reason and OurLeague I think there will be almost zero away support.

No Greensmith or Doherty and no Boyle and York. Surprised at Ollie and Sam being left out (unless injured) who would be a Coach?

Danny Bravo in the centres with Sam Smeaton on the wing.
From the squad sheet on Twitter York is on the bench.
Douglas and Wilkinson starting at prop.

Whoops, failed to spot him

We seem to have stacked our right defence there. All of our backrowers are capable as centres (I'd have gone for Johnson under this system). Very strong pack. To me this is a statement of intent and I think it could be effective.

Very strong looking squad - can’t wait!
Got the laptop connected to the tv today too - happy Sunday
COYD

Is Ricketts injured ?

Ollies dad suggested Ollie hadnt been selected . The post was quickly removed ! Not sure about Sam could be something to do with wife and/or baby.
If we are not told , you are bound to speculate .

Richard has done great with the squad after Keighley game but cannot agree with the secrecy aspect !

Anyway good luck to the 17 chosen !

Missing Ollie IMO no disrespect to Tom but he brings the ball out of defence better.

HT Barrow 12 Dons 0

Pretty even for half an hour before Barrow scored twice in a five minute spell.

Dallimore red carded just before HT for a hit on Tali gives us hope of a second half recovery.

Yeah I did, I’d known all week he wouldn’t be in team due to Covid contact tracing, but waited until the team was announced but didn’t realise RH had left him in the team, which was probably to make barrow think he’d be going with the same line up, so I removed the post once I realised.

Barrow are much the better side, we have to face up to that.