The second in a run of four games that will go a long way in deciding the Dons fate this season. The first was an excellent win, need to follow that up this weekend and put more distance between the Dons and one of the teams who were fancied to go up

Rochdale will come out of the traps fast in an attempt to put us out of our stride.
We just have to muscle up and dig in for the first 15 minutes.
As soon as we get a couple of tries, they will probably crack and we will put some real distance between us on the scoreboard.
We just have to be aware that they have got to give it a go and try to win or else they are struggling in the promotion race.
That is my only concern, that we may be a bit slap-dash and let them get their confidence back early doors.
Otherwise I see no reason why we can't put 50 by them.

I'm sure that as we have already seen the team have the skills and ability to see off Rochdale. The important battle will be the one in the minds of our players in not taking it for granted that we will beat them again. Complacency is the enemy this week.

This game will be defined by the first 20 minutes. Rochdale will be smarting and now they have to try something new and aggressive in the opening stages. I a not writing them off, they are a handy side who do well at our place.

We should have the psychological edge, unless we are complacent

if they try to work out a plan to stop us playing based on the game plan for last sunday then we just switch to our normal game if you get my drift

I think they will resort to the physical game early doors. They sometimes do with us Ornits.

We need to start as we did last week with Cas and Deano softening them up then let Cookey start throwing the ball about.With our wide pitch and champagne rugby , I reckon we will beat them again.

ive got to say i fancied us to win at rochdale. though i was suprised by the scoreline. i think this week will be a lot tougher.better conditions and a better pitch .and rochdale cant play as bad again (or can they? ) got to keep focused, after all . WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE. and we want to remain there COYD

It's a right shame that the dug-outs are on the other side of the pitch.
We could have had some sport.

about that there's an article here rlhttps://menmedia.co.uk/rochdaleobserver/sport/rugby_league/rochdale_hornets/s/1492625_stankevitch-pondering-future-at-hornetsrl

seems Stanky is talking about quitting again while at the same time claiming to be massively professional. Funny because I always thought professional's saw out their commitments.

Anyways here's hoping for no complacency and a big win this weekend.

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It's nice to have that kind of selection headache. No mention of Robbo though?

I see that John Bateman the Bradford player who caused Robinsons injury has been banned again (3 matches).

Will Tony change a winning side ?

Good question, he hasn't been afraid to make changes before, he said at the start. of the season he would pick the strongest team for each game. I guess the question is are we going to approach home games with a different game plan to away fixtures. I think there will be a couple of changes, but who knows but TM and his staff. weather may also play a part in his selections

Bookies struggling to agree on the start Rochdale should get on the Handicap Betting ...

Bet365 give them 22 points, BetVictor 18 and Skybet only 16 (all at odds of 10/11 both teams).