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Tones Pontefract Preview
By Dave Picken - January 25 2008
Will last week's defeat prove to be a one off and the start of a renewed promotion push? Certainly some of the players were expressing relief this week that the pressure is now off - and the coaches are looking for the lads to bounce straight back against Pontefract [kick off 2.15]. >

Certainly they'll be looking to start where they left off last week. Despite being down to 14 men West had much the better of things in the final hour of the game and only a few wild passes - forgivable in the pressure cooker atmosphere at Bower Park - stopped us scoring a couple of additional tries.

We were eventually undone by a slow start and Anth Carr will be urging his troops to get off the starting blocks against Pontefract.

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The pack which ended up shoving Aspatria all over bower Park in the second half resumes at Brinkburn but there are enforced changes in the backs. Andree Hare limped off last week and is replaced by a fit again Colin Cheslin.Twin Andrew came on as replacement last week but starts at outside centre - a notable day for the Cheslin family.

Darren Thomas will be on a strong looking bench alongside Paul Rudd and Jon Norris.

Ponte are comfortable in sixth place and are well marshalled by veteran Bristol man Derek Eves who will be at 8. They have won three away games and will be looking to take advantage of any West hangover.

West:15 Gavin Painter 14 Rob Thorn 13 Andy Cheslin 12 Peter Hodgson 11 Colin Cheslin 10 Paul Moss 9 Davy Tighe 1 Anth Carr 2 Andrew Dixon 3 Carl Robinson 4 Tom Dixon 5 Andrew Davies 6 Dan Boatman 7 Henry Tones 8 Jon Boatman 16 Jon Norris 17 Darren Thomas 18 Paul Rudd

Pontefract:15 Paul Novak 14 Lee Moorhouse 13 Kim Williamson 12 Nick Dykes 11 Mike Bateman 10 Andy Dean 9 Richard Fletcher 1 Dave Laverick 2 Mark Cahill 3 Richard Mew 4 Carl Smith 5 Matthew Williams 6 Jonny Lowery 7 Richard Scott 8 Derek Eves [capt] 16 Andy Smith 17 Jake Brady 18 Nick Cooper

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 Re: News: Pontefract Preview
Author: MikeyBoy 
Date:   25-01-08 11:09

i would have thought it would be worth putting thorn in the centre and ches (A) on the wing. we need to get the ball into thorn's hands regularly with a bit of room to work with

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 Re: News: Pontefract Preview
Author: West Park Allotment 
Date:   25-01-08 11:44

Main thing is the pack performing to its potential specially if the conditions are not very good.

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 Re: News: Pontefract Preview
Author: Greenwell 
Date:   25-01-08 12:41

i guess you havent seen andy play in the centre much he has probably the best hands out of all our centres so dont worry about rob not getting the ball on saturday

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 Re: News: Pontefract Preview
Author: Really? 
Date:   25-01-08 13:51

I must admit that I think Rob Thorn would be better in the centre.
We don't always get enough (quality) ball to him.
On the other hand, I have heard very good reports of Andy Cheslin, so we will see.
Good luck for tomorrow.

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 Re: News: Pontefract Preview
Author: Chocky's Butler 
Date:   25-01-08 13:53

Andy wont let anyone down. Who's helping Derek Eaves to ref?

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 Re: News: Pontefract Preview
Author: Dave Picken 
Date:   25-01-08 14:17

Referee is Ray Sutherland [Durham Society]

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 Re: News: Pontefract Preview
Author: carrotts 
Date:   25-01-08 14:25

Chocky's butler, top line :oD
Should be an easy game for the ref with eaves doing his job for him.



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 Re: News: Pontefract Preview
Author: old shepherd 
Date:   25-01-08 18:13

Great to see Rock and Gravel both on 1st team duty. A loss to stags. Best of luck .Hope you both get a couple!

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 Re: Pontefract Preview
Author: stag1012 
Date:   25-01-08 21:27

Good Luck Any mate. I agree he probably does have the best hands out of the centers in the squad and he is in a great run of form at the minute so won't let anyone down.

Good luck Ches

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