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6:50am Monday 12th May 2008

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By Dave Craven »

Steve McNamara praised Jamie Langley after the second-rower helped power the Bulls into the Carnegie Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Langley was immense as they destroyed Catalans Dragons 46-16 yesterday with an eight-try demolition.

The Great Britain man thundered through tackles, came up with some big hits, scored one touchdown and helped create another as Bradford upset the formbook to tear the French side to shreds.

McNamara said: "Jamie played the mid-season international against France last year and has been a little beset with injuries since. He's had some ups and downs but he's been really good for us these last few weeks.

"I think it was a great call for him getting the man of the match. He was really strong today and has also been helping us in the front row with us being a couple of blokes down there."

Semi Tadulala kept up his amazing scoring run with an incredible THIRD hat-trick in just seven games.

Bradford destroyed Catalans early on when Clint Greenshields was sin-binned, running in four tries in just nine minutes to open up a 24-0 lead while he was off.

The Bulls now eagerly await tonight's last eight draw as they continue their bid for Wembley and McNamara ominously added: "I think there's a whole lot more to come from Bradford this year, particularly in the second half of the season with the dry tracks.

"We enjoyed that aspect today and it suited us. It was a really good win."

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Sp00ky, BFD says...
10:05pm Mon 12 May 08

haitch wrote:
Sp00ky wrote:
haitch wrote: Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
It,s the sort of run we need to get to the final and really make the season come to life!!
yes indeedy!! could do with abit more than 5000 there though !! Probably puts people off going that are season ticket holders cause it isnt pre-paid for. I could be wrong, I havent had a season ticket for a couple of years.

Nevertheless, I am looking forward to this one. Confident yes... but not going to count the chickens just yet.
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Sp00ky, BFD says...
10:05pm Mon 12 May 08

haitch wrote:
Sp00ky wrote:
haitch wrote: Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
It,s the sort of run we need to get to the final and really make the season come to life!!
yes indeedy!! could do with abit more than 5000 there though !! Probably puts people off going that are season ticket holders cause it isnt pre-paid for. I could be wrong, I havent had a season ticket for a couple of years.

Nevertheless, I am looking forward to this one. Confident yes... but not going to count the chickens just yet.
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Sp00ky, BFD says...
10:05pm Mon 12 May 08

haitch wrote:
Sp00ky wrote:
haitch wrote: Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
It,s the sort of run we need to get to the final and really make the season come to life!!
yes indeedy!! could do with abit more than 5000 there though !! Probably puts people off going that are season ticket holders cause it isnt pre-paid for. I could be wrong, I havent had a season ticket for a couple of years.

Nevertheless, I am looking forward to this one. Confident yes... but not going to count the chickens just yet.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:25pm Mon 12 May 08

drakeman wrote:
Wigan just scraped past whitehaven 106 - 8
They'll be sore in the morning.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:25pm Mon 12 May 08

drakeman wrote:
Wigan just scraped past whitehaven 106 - 8
They'll be sore in the morning.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:25pm Mon 12 May 08

drakeman wrote:
Wigan just scraped past whitehaven 106 - 8
They'll be sore in the morning.
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drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
9:13pm Mon 12 May 08

Wigan just scraped past whitehaven 106 - 8
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drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
9:13pm Mon 12 May 08

Wigan just scraped past whitehaven 106 - 8
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drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
9:13pm Mon 12 May 08

Wigan just scraped past whitehaven 106 - 8
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
8:07pm Mon 12 May 08

I see Saints away tie ends a run of 10 succesive home fixtures for them stretching back 3 years. I know they're a good side but haven't they had some help on the way?
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
8:07pm Mon 12 May 08

I see Saints away tie ends a run of 10 succesive home fixtures for them stretching back 3 years. I know they're a good side but haven't they had some help on the way?
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
8:07pm Mon 12 May 08

I see Saints away tie ends a run of 10 succesive home fixtures for them stretching back 3 years. I know they're a good side but haven't they had some help on the way?
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
8:02pm Mon 12 May 08

Sp00ky wrote:
haitch wrote: Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
It,s the sort of run we need to get to the final and really make the season come to life!!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
8:02pm Mon 12 May 08

Sp00ky wrote:
haitch wrote: Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
It,s the sort of run we need to get to the final and really make the season come to life!!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
8:02pm Mon 12 May 08

Sp00ky wrote:
haitch wrote: Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
It,s the sort of run we need to get to the final and really make the season come to life!!
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Sp00ky, BFD says...
8:00pm Mon 12 May 08

haitch wrote:
Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
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Sp00ky, BFD says...
8:00pm Mon 12 May 08

haitch wrote:
Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
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Sp00ky, BFD says...
8:00pm Mon 12 May 08

haitch wrote:
Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
Oh yeah. Im also very impressed at the amount of home ties we have had this year !!!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Great chance to make semis and then draw Wildcats Eh??
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
7:20pm Mon 12 May 08

Looks like ours could be Saturday game and Leeds the sunday one after looking at Yorkshire fixtures there at home to lancashire that weekend
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
7:20pm Mon 12 May 08

Looks like ours could be Saturday game and Leeds the sunday one after looking at Yorkshire fixtures there at home to lancashire that weekend
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
7:20pm Mon 12 May 08

Looks like ours could be Saturday game and Leeds the sunday one after looking at Yorkshire fixtures there at home to lancashire that weekend
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
7:14pm Mon 12 May 08

Well at least they have time to interview staff to make sure everything is open and they only need stewards for one end of ground. The good thing too is Joe will have had a couple of games to get back up to speed
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
7:14pm Mon 12 May 08

Well at least they have time to interview staff to make sure everything is open and they only need stewards for one end of ground. The good thing too is Joe will have had a couple of games to get back up to speed
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
7:14pm Mon 12 May 08

Well at least they have time to interview staff to make sure everything is open and they only need stewards for one end of ground. The good thing too is Joe will have had a couple of games to get back up to speed
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
7:07pm Mon 12 May 08

Nice draw for Bulls, should have no problem putting these shreks to bed.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
7:07pm Mon 12 May 08

Nice draw for Bulls, should have no problem putting these shreks to bed.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
7:07pm Mon 12 May 08

Nice draw for Bulls, should have no problem putting these shreks to bed.
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
6:56pm Mon 12 May 08

Wildcats v Oldham
Leeds v Wigan Or Whitehaven
Hull KR v St. Helens
Bradford v Hull FC

Good draw!!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
6:56pm Mon 12 May 08

Wildcats v Oldham
Leeds v Wigan Or Whitehaven
Hull KR v St. Helens
Bradford v Hull FC

Good draw!!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
6:56pm Mon 12 May 08

Wildcats v Oldham
Leeds v Wigan Or Whitehaven
Hull KR v St. Helens
Bradford v Hull FC

Good draw!!
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Sp00ky, BFD says...
6:56pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Yes but for price of 6 at Odsal I can have 7 at lion, My kids call me scrooge sometimes but thats life I suppose
there isnt anything wrong with saving a few pennies Mick !!! Just think of the rising fuel bills!! LOL
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Sp00ky, BFD says...
6:56pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Yes but for price of 6 at Odsal I can have 7 at lion, My kids call me scrooge sometimes but thats life I suppose
there isnt anything wrong with saving a few pennies Mick !!! Just think of the rising fuel bills!! LOL
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Sp00ky, BFD says...
6:56pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Yes but for price of 6 at Odsal I can have 7 at lion, My kids call me scrooge sometimes but thats life I suppose
there isnt anything wrong with saving a few pennies Mick !!! Just think of the rising fuel bills!! LOL
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
4:49pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Haitch I am affraid I am of a simular position to LJ then because I feel that you should have at least 2 props & in some games 3 on bench because you have to grind it out although Newton is big enough to use as a 3rd prop if required. Someone like Nero can cover 2nd row or centre as can Hape who has proved that at international level.
Your dead right but there may be occasions (against diferent teams) where you could use an extra back from the bench if you wish. It is not mandatory to use players of any specific position from the bench as LJ inferred. We are very lucky to have players who can play back-row or prop..or backrow and centre. Remember, playing two Hookers is a fairly modern practice.I was just teasing LJ a bit though!!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
4:49pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Haitch I am affraid I am of a simular position to LJ then because I feel that you should have at least 2 props & in some games 3 on bench because you have to grind it out although Newton is big enough to use as a 3rd prop if required. Someone like Nero can cover 2nd row or centre as can Hape who has proved that at international level.
Your dead right but there may be occasions (against diferent teams) where you could use an extra back from the bench if you wish. It is not mandatory to use players of any specific position from the bench as LJ inferred. We are very lucky to have players who can play back-row or prop..or backrow and centre. Remember, playing two Hookers is a fairly modern practice.I was just teasing LJ a bit though!!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
4:49pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Haitch I am affraid I am of a simular position to LJ then because I feel that you should have at least 2 props & in some games 3 on bench because you have to grind it out although Newton is big enough to use as a 3rd prop if required. Someone like Nero can cover 2nd row or centre as can Hape who has proved that at international level.
Your dead right but there may be occasions (against diferent teams) where you could use an extra back from the bench if you wish. It is not mandatory to use players of any specific position from the bench as LJ inferred. We are very lucky to have players who can play back-row or prop..or backrow and centre. Remember, playing two Hookers is a fairly modern practice.I was just teasing LJ a bit though!!
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
4:43pm Mon 12 May 08

Haitch I am affraid I am of a simular position to LJ then because I feel that you should have at least 2 props & in some games 3 on bench because you have to grind it out although Newton is big enough to use as a 3rd prop if required. Someone like Nero can cover 2nd row or centre as can Hape who has proved that at international level.
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
4:43pm Mon 12 May 08

Haitch I am affraid I am of a simular position to LJ then because I feel that you should have at least 2 props & in some games 3 on bench because you have to grind it out although Newton is big enough to use as a 3rd prop if required. Someone like Nero can cover 2nd row or centre as can Hape who has proved that at international level.
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
4:43pm Mon 12 May 08

Haitch I am affraid I am of a simular position to LJ then because I feel that you should have at least 2 props & in some games 3 on bench because you have to grind it out although Newton is big enough to use as a 3rd prop if required. Someone like Nero can cover 2nd row or centre as can Hape who has proved that at international level.
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
4:31pm Mon 12 May 08

Most people agree Platt at F/B Halley on wing. Once they slot into their positions (i.e.Platts first real game for weeks and Halley to get used to right wing and his centres) I am sure we have a better balanced side and many more options (although LJ seems to think there's a new rule which means you must have 2 props a Hooker and a Backrower on the bench) which could make things a little more difficult!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
4:31pm Mon 12 May 08

Most people agree Platt at F/B Halley on wing. Once they slot into their positions (i.e.Platts first real game for weeks and Halley to get used to right wing and his centres) I am sure we have a better balanced side and many more options (although LJ seems to think there's a new rule which means you must have 2 props a Hooker and a Backrower on the bench) which could make things a little more difficult!
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
4:31pm Mon 12 May 08

Most people agree Platt at F/B Halley on wing. Once they slot into their positions (i.e.Platts first real game for weeks and Halley to get used to right wing and his centres) I am sure we have a better balanced side and many more options (although LJ seems to think there's a new rule which means you must have 2 props a Hooker and a Backrower on the bench) which could make things a little more difficult!
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
4:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Yes but for price of 6 at Odsal I can have 7 at lion, My kids call me scrooge sometimes but thats life I suppose
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
4:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Yes but for price of 6 at Odsal I can have 7 at lion, My kids call me scrooge sometimes but thats life I suppose
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
4:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Yes but for price of 6 at Odsal I can have 7 at lion, My kids call me scrooge sometimes but thats life I suppose
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:59pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Halley should stay at fullback & when Jefferies is fit Harris should be dropped. On a lighter note did anyone notice cost cutting, no stewards, no bullmans parade & no bullettes, Only half the bars open & they were short staffed, Thank god for those tables outside lion for a nice sit in the sun & a beer
I noticed that.

Only bad thing about the Lion is, the beer sucks.

I had a good day at Odsal though yesterday.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:59pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Halley should stay at fullback & when Jefferies is fit Harris should be dropped. On a lighter note did anyone notice cost cutting, no stewards, no bullmans parade & no bullettes, Only half the bars open & they were short staffed, Thank god for those tables outside lion for a nice sit in the sun & a beer
I noticed that.

Only bad thing about the Lion is, the beer sucks.

I had a good day at Odsal though yesterday.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:59pm Mon 12 May 08

Mick De Bull wrote:
Halley should stay at fullback & when Jefferies is fit Harris should be dropped. On a lighter note did anyone notice cost cutting, no stewards, no bullmans parade & no bullettes, Only half the bars open & they were short staffed, Thank god for those tables outside lion for a nice sit in the sun & a beer
I noticed that.

Only bad thing about the Lion is, the beer sucks.

I had a good day at Odsal though yesterday.
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
3:57pm Mon 12 May 08

Halley should stay at fullback & when Jefferies is fit Harris should be dropped. On a lighter note did anyone notice cost cutting, no stewards, no bullmans parade & no bullettes, Only half the bars open & they were short staffed, Thank god for those tables outside lion for a nice sit in the sun & a beer
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
3:57pm Mon 12 May 08

Halley should stay at fullback & when Jefferies is fit Harris should be dropped. On a lighter note did anyone notice cost cutting, no stewards, no bullmans parade & no bullettes, Only half the bars open & they were short staffed, Thank god for those tables outside lion for a nice sit in the sun & a beer
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Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
3:57pm Mon 12 May 08

Halley should stay at fullback & when Jefferies is fit Harris should be dropped. On a lighter note did anyone notice cost cutting, no stewards, no bullmans parade & no bullettes, Only half the bars open & they were short staffed, Thank god for those tables outside lion for a nice sit in the sun & a beer
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jollyidler, bradford says...
3:28pm Mon 12 May 08

BigBullyBooaza wrote:
Has any one else tried getting on RLFANS?
yep for the last 2 days it's been down
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jollyidler, bradford says...
3:28pm Mon 12 May 08

BigBullyBooaza wrote:
Has any one else tried getting on RLFANS?
yep for the last 2 days it's been down
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jollyidler, bradford says...
3:28pm Mon 12 May 08

BigBullyBooaza wrote:
Has any one else tried getting on RLFANS?
yep for the last 2 days it's been down
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:09pm Mon 12 May 08

wibseyrl wrote:
plus i think it was really unfair to move halley after the way he has played. what has that poor lad got to do to sustain a place, his confidence must be shot now!
Agreed, it was a crying shame to see a poor player take his position.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:09pm Mon 12 May 08

wibseyrl wrote:
plus i think it was really unfair to move halley after the way he has played. what has that poor lad got to do to sustain a place, his confidence must be shot now!
Agreed, it was a crying shame to see a poor player take his position.
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:09pm Mon 12 May 08

wibseyrl wrote:
plus i think it was really unfair to move halley after the way he has played. what has that poor lad got to do to sustain a place, his confidence must be shot now!
Agreed, it was a crying shame to see a poor player take his position.
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BigBullyBooaza, Bradford says...
2:16pm Mon 12 May 08

Has any one else tried getting on RLFANS?
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BigBullyBooaza, Bradford says...
2:16pm Mon 12 May 08

Has any one else tried getting on RLFANS?
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BigBullyBooaza, Bradford says...
2:16pm Mon 12 May 08

Has any one else tried getting on RLFANS?
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wibseyrl, Wibsey says...
1:21pm Mon 12 May 08

plus i think it was really unfair to move halley after the way he has played. what has that poor lad got to do to sustain a place, his confidence must be shot now!
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wibseyrl, Wibsey says...
1:21pm Mon 12 May 08

plus i think it was really unfair to move halley after the way he has played. what has that poor lad got to do to sustain a place, his confidence must be shot now!
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wibseyrl, Wibsey says...
1:21pm Mon 12 May 08

plus i think it was really unfair to move halley after the way he has played. what has that poor lad got to do to sustain a place, his confidence must be shot now!
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wibseyrl, Wibsey says...
1:17pm Mon 12 May 08

lets see what happens next time platt makes a mistake - so the next game probably. he cant keep using him if his form is the same as before he was injured/dropped. hi is a liability and i worry every time he is on the ball!
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wibseyrl, Wibsey says...
1:17pm Mon 12 May 08

lets see what happens next time platt makes a mistake - so the next game probably. he cant keep using him if his form is the same as before he was injured/dropped. hi is a liability and i worry every time he is on the ball!
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wibseyrl, Wibsey says...
1:17pm Mon 12 May 08

lets see what happens next time platt makes a mistake - so the next game probably. he cant keep using him if his form is the same as before he was injured/dropped. hi is a liability and i worry every time he is on the ball!
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:59pm Mon 12 May 08

Burgess should be rapaging out wide, but who ya gonna drop?

Personally, Id drop Solomona
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:59pm Mon 12 May 08

Burgess should be rapaging out wide, but who ya gonna drop?

Personally, Id drop Solomona
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LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:59pm Mon 12 May 08

Burgess should be rapaging out wide, but who ya gonna drop?

Personally, Id drop Solomona
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cj, says...
12:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Halley looked good at wing, gives him the chance to use his pace. platt was solid at full back, saving a few breakaways that looked sure tries. all in all a good performance from everyone. sam just looks as though he is trying to do too much off his own back imo.
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cj, says...
12:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Halley looked good at wing, gives him the chance to use his pace. platt was solid at full back, saving a few breakaways that looked sure tries. all in all a good performance from everyone. sam just looks as though he is trying to do too much off his own back imo.
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cj, says...
12:28pm Mon 12 May 08

Halley looked good at wing, gives him the chance to use his pace. platt was solid at full back, saving a few breakaways that looked sure tries. all in all a good performance from everyone. sam just looks as though he is trying to do too much off his own back imo.
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Adrian, Bradford says...
10:54am Mon 12 May 08

Ralphie wrote:
I thought that this was a quality team performance against one of the form teams in the Super League. There were good performances all over the field and to go 24 nil up against any Super League after just 9 minutes is an outstanding performance. We also did this without Feather, Vagana, Jeffries and Evans. We still look a bit light up front but that will be rectified when Vagana and Feather return. I thought that Platt looked confident at full back considering the length of time he has been out and I think I would pick him over Halley at the moment.
TBH I think we'd be better with Halley on the wing and Platt at the back. It gives us extra pace, Halley was good yesterday and is just as good at fullback. I think we had a very good threequarter line yesterday, even with Evans out. I'd prefer to see Burgess out of prop and into a creative position and I think we'll see Big Joe take a bench spot next week.

I think we're going to see a different Bradford side the better the weather gets. We're a lot more mobile and agile. Good run out against Cas this weekend and then the real test begins. A win against Leeds at Odsal would be just the tonic!
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Adrian, Bradford says...
10:54am Mon 12 May 08

Ralphie wrote:
I thought that this was a quality team performance against one of the form teams in the Super League. There were good performances all over the field and to go 24 nil up against any Super League after just 9 minutes is an outstanding performance. We also did this without Feather, Vagana, Jeffries and Evans. We still look a bit light up front but that will be rectified when Vagana and Feather return. I thought that Platt looked confident at full back considering the length of time he has been out and I think I would pick him over Halley at the moment.
TBH I think we'd be better with Halley on the wing and Platt at the back. It gives us extra pace, Halley was good yesterday and is just as good at fullback. I think we had a very good threequarter line yesterday, even with Evans out. I'd prefer to see Burgess out of prop and into a creative position and I think we'll see Big Joe take a bench spot next week.

I think we're going to see a different Bradford side the better the weather gets. We're a lot more mobile and agile. Good run out against Cas this weekend and then the real test begins. A win against Leeds at Odsal would be just the tonic!
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Adrian, Bradford says...
10:54am Mon 12 May 08

Ralphie wrote:
I thought that this was a quality team performance against one of the form teams in the Super League. There were good performances all over the field and to go 24 nil up against any Super League a