21ST OCTOBER - REGIONAL 2 NORTH WEST
12.30 KICK OFF
Burnage next up at Port-e-Chee and if the formbook is anything to go by, a close match forecast. The ex-North One side are 6th in Regional 2 North West, and lost to Douglas’s last opponents Altrincham Kersal by a six-point margin in September. Ahead of Tuesday and Thursday training, the Douglas squad seems more settled now as the recent recruits bed in to the Douglas way. Spencer Cope is an obvious plus, and alongside Angus Wheeler, James Good and Luca Simmons, competition for places is hotting up. Liam Kirkpatrick’s return tops the list, and coach Phil Cringle’s wise management of resources brings this talented flanker or number 8 back on a gradual curve of re-introduction.
Amongst the three-quarters, perhaps the surprise package is winger Cal Dentith. Seen previously as a flanker, his determined defence and carrying ability amongst heavy traffic has been of note. Brett Pyke’s knock last week will leave a question mark, and New Zealander Bradley Bowmar’s re-appearance is yet to be inked, but Cringle’s selection task remains a healthy conundrum.
Please note the early kick-off 12.30pm to allow team and referee time to catch the return flight.
