Sensational second-half performance from the patched up Bulls to secure a comeback win. Despite a squad riddled with injuries and late changes we came out on top against a very good Eagles side. The first half saw us on the back foot, struggling to find rhythm with Sheffield snatching 2 scores to put them ahead at the break. In the second half we showed grit and heart, turning the momentum in our favour to kill the game off.


Lilley was sensational again in the halves. Blake and Ok on the edge always looked dangerous and Hooley was involved in a lot of our attacking play. Shout out to makeshift pack. I thought we'd struggled big time today but everyone put a major shift in and gained us valuable metres forward. A huge result, earned the hard way.


Any news on Masi Matongo?

Firstly hope Masi Matongo ok.
As has been said excellent second half display, thought the pack was very good to a man and we still had impact off the bench.
Thought the togetherness of the squad shone through, everyone making special efforts.
A special mention for Lilley who really attacked the line with purpose and created second phases for others which led to tries.
Will save the first half defensive lapses for another day.

Mason & Bayliss both took their opportunities I thought. Good games for both of them. 
We were a little late in the first half for our first substitutions (maybe missing Nobby as coach?) and Sheffield and Matongo specifically made the difference at the end of the first half. 


2nd half, much more clinical. Dominated field position, blew them away in a 10 minute spell. Good game

Sometimes it's just about getting the win! 


People missing through injury always causes disruption and affects fluidity. 


In previous seasons we'd have found a way to lose that game. 

Another enjoyable game.  Apart from the knock on from the kick off we started ok I thought.  At 8-0 we were in control and then for some reason switched off in defence.  The left side looked all at sea with Meadows and Gill doing a bit of ball watching.  Once the 2nd half got going after the delay to treat Matongo (how unlucky with injury is he!) we came right back into it.  Thought that a couple of refs decisions that went against us fired us up (in the right way for once).  Fulton in particular seemed to be everywhere.

Losing Lawrence in the warm up seemed to inspire a few, Ronan Michael did a massive shift and I thought Mason and Bayliss were influential.  I thought Bayley Liu was a bit unfortunate to be dropped to the bench given recent form but he looked strong when he came on.


Not sure of why Peposhi was sin-binned for a head clash.  If an opponent ducks into the tackle a split second before contact that's on him surely?  Either way it didn't matter thankfully.  Lilley had another good game and his pass to send Okunbor down the wing for him to back up and score was great.  The next try to Hooley was even better.  His pass to Blake and then the backing up was top class.  


Would love to keep Hooley.   While he's not as quick as Holmes he offers more as a ball player and is a bit more reliable under the kick.  It'll be a headache for the coaches to sort out when Holmes is fit.