York have been told by the RFL that they will not be promoted even if they win the play-off final.

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What a mess this is becoming! I wonder what the RFL would do if York did win the play-offs? Would the losing finalist be promoted? If so what would be the point of a final if York win this weekend anyway? Or would only one team get promoted with only one team dropping out of the Championship?

We still have to win on Sunday.
Feka not included in Hull 19, lets hope we can use him.

COYD

It's an absolute joke, what's the point of them travelling to France, assuming they can get a team together ?The York situation should have been sorted weeks ago. Their place should have been taken by the next placed team. This is tough on James Ford and his boys who have performed miracles this season.

Thinking about it, I presume York would still qualify for any prize money awarded to the Grand Final winners. If some rabbit was pulled out of a hat with regards to their ground situation, the original decision could perhaps be overturned, providing this happens by a certain date. They're appealing against the decision anyway. What would happen if their appeal was successful but they'd not been allowed to take part in the play-offs?

I agree with Sanjunien. All of this is a joke and the credibility of the game suffers because of it.

RFL not fit for purpose!

Mason Tonks in 19 & Feka.

there does,nt seem to be a great deal of interest on here, we need S/O ish back to stir up some emotions me thinks. weve got a fair team out (imo) maybe if we can control the penalties and play some rugby with a bit of flair, ie actually get the ball out to the wings now and then instead of the very predictable and easily defended plod up the middle of the park we may get a result. Come on guys Im sure some of the players read this so lets show a bit of interest. Anyway good luck to the lads hope you have an injury free game and safe trip to the travelling fans. COYDs,

Big boost for the Dons having a recognised 2nd row available.
Like the look of Nicholson & Tonks in the 2nd row .

Would be good to see about 100 fans at Barrow>

COYD

Good luck to the boys.
Now off to watch the TO13 v York game. This could be a cricket score...

And there I believe is the problem with RL at our level.

A play-off semi-final should be a close affair with the outcome in the balance, not a one-sided whupping on the cards.

Hopefully for York and any of their fans making the trip that it doesn't turn out this way.

A York win would spice things up for tomorrow though - come on York!!

Toulouse should've already been promoted but I agree that a York win would certainly spice it up a bit and be a real poke in the eye with a sharp stick for the RFL ... come on York!!

Cant make it today as the other half is away this weekend and its a bit far for just me and Seth to travel . Best of luck to the lads today an safe journey to all the dons travelling up.

Dons + 12 10/11 with Bet365 & Skybet.

6 mins ... Barrow lead 6-0

12 mins ... 10-0