Bennett Doubtful

By Dave Picken - October 17 2002
Bennett Doubtful
Bennett
Stu Bennett is paying the price for a sterling game at prop last week. He is suffering with a neck injury and is unlikely to play at Cleckheaton as we look for that elusive first win. The good news is that Gareth Kerr is likely to be available again.

Stabler is also likely to play after recovering from his shoulder injury. That will give him the opportunity to give Brad Stovell a run out on the wing after his impressive debut last week.

The 19 year old made a couple of early errors at full back but quickly settled down and made one excellent try saving tackle. He looks quick and switching to the wing will help him acclimatise to life in North One.

Allan Milne is likely to be at full back with Jamie and Gareth in the centre against John Bentley and co.

Cleckheaton have won two our of four so far and had an impressive 22-20 win at Darlington last weekend so it will be another difficult task.

However, the forwards showed what they can do against Morley and, if they can keep that going, the better balance in the backs with Stabler's return will give us a fighting chance.