: Tue May 05, 2009 11:14 pm  

I've just noticed on the RFL's appointments page that the Hudds v Rochdale game kicks off at 11.30 sunday morning, that seems odd.

: Wed May 06, 2009 1:42 am  

marillion man wrote:

I've just noticed on the RFL's appointments page that the Hudds v Rochdale game kicks off at 11.30 sunday morning, that seems odd.

They said its so supporters can get home in time to watch Saints vs Catalans

: Wed May 06, 2009 1:48 am  

If the two games clashed timewise then they were expecting a lower gate so they have spread the start times to encourage people to go and watch what should be a relative walkover for the Giants.

: Wed May 06, 2009 1:50 am  

dazednconfused wrote:

If the two games clashed timewise then they were expecting a lower gate so they have spread the start times to encourage people to go and watch what should be a relative walkover for the Giants.

Think its only £10/11 entry as well.

: Wed May 06, 2009 6:43 am  

marillion man wrote:

I.M.O. Ganson is and has been the best ref in this country for several seasons.

I just remember a semi final (at Castleford) where we lost by 2 points, only a few years ago and Ganson chalked off a decent try (no video ref there then) by us, which could have seen us go on to win? Cant remember the year, but it wasnt that long ago.

If he is the best ref in this country then the rest are absolute rubbish....... But then again.....

: Wed May 06, 2009 6:56 am  

The last time we played at Castleford in the challenge cup was February 2000.

Halifax won 11-10 and Ganson was the referee AND he sent the winning drop goal from Andrew Dunemann to the video ref.....

: Wed May 06, 2009 12:03 pm  

Piston Broke wrote:

The last time we played at Castleford in the challenge cup was February 2000.

Halifax won 11-10 and Ganson was the referee AND he sent the winning drop goal from Andrew Dunemann to the video ref.....

Shame he didnt do the same for the drop goal from Sinfield against Bradford in Cardiff last year.

We have played them since that in a NL1 semi final, at Wheldon Road where he dissallowed a try, which on watching the replay was a clear touchdown.

: Wed May 06, 2009 9:46 pm  

spanishbob wrote:

I just remember a semi final (at Castleford) where we lost by 2 points, only a few years ago and Ganson chalked off a decent try (no video ref there then) by us, which could have seen us go on to win? Cant remember the year, but it wasnt that long ago.

If he is the best ref in this country then the rest are absolute rubbish....... But then again.....

You're not thinking of the Karl Kirkpatrick game when he dis-allowed Dids a touchdown in the play-offs ( 2005 ? ) are you ?

: Thu May 07, 2009 2:48 am  

Piston Broke wrote: The last time we played at Castleford in the challenge cup was February 2000. Halifax won 11-10 and Ganson was the referee AND he sent the winning drop goal from Andrew Dunemann to the video ref..... http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/dave-fl ... 5237516.jp This journalist agrees with you I saw Jamie Benn at Murrayfield on Sunday in a Scotland tracksuit, in clothesline distance for sure.

Piston Broke wrote: The last time we played at Castleford in the challenge cup was February 2000. Halifax won 11-10 and Ganson was the referee AND he sent the winning drop goal from Andrew Dunemann to the video ref..... http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/dave-fl ... 5237516.jp This journalist agrees with you I saw Jamie Benn at Murrayfield on Sunday in a Scotland tracksuit, in clothesline distance for sure.

: Thu May 07, 2009 6:55 am  

I thought it was Phil Bentham who disallowed Dids's try at Cas in 2005....?