After a week off we are back to business this weekend and I think the table will close up a little bit this week apart from Pock in the top spot .
Town vs Brods - Town seem to have found some form and Brods seem to have had a few close games. Home advantage Town BP win
Crocs vs $alem - Crocs have struggled so far and Salem aren't doing too bad. Salem BP win
Pock vs Ponte - Only 1 winner here, Pock to carry on their winning streak.
Scabs vs Wetherby - 3rd vs 4th I think this will be close but Scabs will take the W with Wetherby getting a BP
Morley vs M&N - Morley will be strong at home against a average M&N side. Morley BP win
Selby vs Donny - Again only 1 winner here, Donny conceded 87 points at home in their last game so its fair to say they are struggling. Selby BP win
Moortown V Brods: Comfortable away win if Brods pack are firing. Brods +7
Crocs V Salem: Crocs a way better team than the results this season suggest. Crocs +7
Pock V Ponte: Pock to walk this one. Pock +7
Scarborough V Wetherby: More then likely be a close game. Scarborough -7
Morley V M&N: Malton losing 3 close games in a row, may be a bigger margin this week. Morley +7
Selby V Donny: Less said the better. Selby +7
Moortown vs Old Brodleians - a tough test for both teams with Moortown recently winning and Pumba and Crocadoo both make good points. 4 points either side of a draw but a win for Old Brodleians is getting my nod.
Old Crossleyans vs Bradford Salem - I think Old Crossleyans will put up a fight but I am not sure they have enough firepower now salem have there new recruits. Bradford by 10.
Pocklington vs Pontefract - before the season started I would have said close game but it seems Pocklington are on a mission to go unbeaten which they will now have one eye on. Pocklington +7.
Scarborough vs Wetherby - More than likely it will be a close game but Scarborough will be back to winning way I think here, if it is wet and windy though it may suit a rugged wetherby vs a pretty scarborough. Scarborough +7 - if the weather holds.
Morley vs Malton and Norton - I can only see the break suiting Morley, I would guess injuries and financial decisions meant they didn't want to play in the Yorkshire Cup (why pay a few grand to your lads to probably lose to league above opposition) but they come back and win her. Morley +7.
Selby vs Doncaster Phoenix - Dead rubber and a chance for selby to get some of the wider squad out I would assume. Selby +7. By the way, I hope Doncaster can muster some form and become competitive again.
Moortown V Brods: Brods pack time of year this - kick to corner and maul. Stoke CitY FC
Crocs V Salem: Crocs suffering from a couple of key injuries and Salem avoiding PSR issues to bolster squad. Could be an away win
Pock V Ponte: Pock Win.
Scarborough V Wetherby: tight game. Could go either way. High scoring affair.
Morley V M&N: Morley win, too much for Malton but expect tries for the away side.
Selby V Donny: agree with Crocadoodledo - Cricket score
Quote from: FlankSinatra on Nov 19, 2025, 01:28 PMI can only see the break suiting Morley, I would guess injuries and financial decisions meant they didn't want to play in the Yorkshire Cup (why pay a few grand to your lads to probably lose to league above opposition)
Hmmm, bit annoying they changed the fixture day/time multiple times before they decided to pull out though...
Moortown V Brods: Moortown seem to be picking up momentum but Brods will be too strong, game of the day and a high scorer. Brods -7
Crocs V Salem: Hostile Crowd will be out in force at Broomfield but Bradford will turn the screw on this occasion. Bradford but not by much.
Pock V Ponte: Pock. +14
Scarborough V Wetherby: Wetherby have come off the boil, hearing they have some injuries. Wont matter anyway. Scarborough back to winning ways. +7
Morley V M&N: Its a thinker. Mixed bag for both teams thus far, give the BoD to Home side. Morely +7
Selby V Donny: Agree with Crocadoodledo I'd put my mortgage on it.
Quote from: Leagues Apart on Nov 19, 2025, 02:18 PMQuote from: FlankSinatra on Nov 19, 2025, 01:28 PMI can only see the break suiting Morley, I would guess injuries and financial decisions meant they didn't want to play in the Yorkshire Cup (why pay a few grand to your lads to probably lose to league above opposition)
Hmmm, bit annoying they changed the fixture day/time multiple times before they decided to pull out though...
Obviously I'm not within the 'inner circle' of Morley decision makers; however, this is a gross simplification of the situation and dare I say a case of inappropriate finger pointing.
Maybe a little jump to conclusions Jim but forfeiting the game and saving a four figure sum for the club is a smart decision so I would not blame them if this was the case. other clubs like north rib have cancelled too. how come the game was cancelled if it wasn't for the above? i appreciate you will not be fully in the know but what was the message.
Moortown vs Brods - Brods having a cracking season so far and would expect them to take the points here
Crocs vs Salem - Salem seem to have picked up a bit with the return of a few of their league lads but think crocs at home will just edge it.
Pock vs Ponte - Based on seeing both sides play hard to see past a Pock win here.
Scabs vs Wetherby - Should be a great game providing the east coast weather gods dont through a spanner in the works, as normal backing our lads for the win and appoligise for not being able to attend the game as stuck away with work. Wetherby win
Morley vs M&N - Id expect Morley to be too strong for M&N especially at home. Morley win.
Selby vs Donny - Not seen donny yet this season but would be a big shock if this was anything other than a Selby win.
Moortown v Brods - Brods to prosper and get the win.
Crocs v Salem - ever improving Salem to get the job done, BP win I think.
Pock v Ponte - Looking at the weather forecast, conditions might lead to a heavy pitch and a battle of the packs, going for a Pock win, but not as easy as some might think.
Scarbados v Wetherby - GOTD for me, think the home lads will get back to winning ways this weekend and re-ignite their push for promotion.
Morley v MnN - very impressed with the attacking rugby Morley produced at Percy Rd and for that reason I'm backing them to get a BP win.
Selby v Doncaster - if Doncaster have the same team out, it could be another big score, Selby by plenty.
Moortown vs brods - Moortown +7
Crocs vs Salem - Salem -7
Pock vs Ponte - Pock + 7
Scabs vs Wetherby - scabs -7
Morley vs M&N - M&N -7
Selby vs Doncaster - Selby +7
Moortown vs Brods - Some impressive wins for town in recent weeks, this accompanied with some fresh legs from south africa, id expect them to make it a good game. Still going for Brods as we mustn't forget they were 30 seconds away from beating pock, and would ultimately be the only unbeaten side in the league if they hadn't of had their pants pulled down by a 17 year old. Brods -7
Crocs vs Salem - Would have gone against the grain with this one, but after reading crocs have suffered some injuries, ill go with the bruisers. Salem -7
Pock vs Ponte - Hopefully Sangwin has his mind off going to the Christmas markets with the Mrs. Pock +7
Scabs vs Wetherby - Should be a great game. Both teams will be eager to get back to winning ways, favoring the home side to take the points here. Scarbs +7
Morley vs M&N - Fancy the home side here. Morley -7
Selby vs Donny - Selby by a few. Selby +35
Pockroach "I think you have confused South Africa with South Leeds Dear Boy"
Moortown V Brods: Game of the week for me - Moortown starting to get on a bit of a roll winning their last 2 where their defence has been immense in what i'd call a new style of town rather than just trying to score 1 try more than the opposition, however it won't be easy against the brods pack. This game last year very easily could've been a draw and i think that's what we could see this year. Try BP for both teams aswell.
Bonus Note: Pockroach no idea where you have got the idea of Town having south africans from as far as i'm aware it's the same squad they've had all season
Crocs V $alem: $alems money man to have too much for Crocs who are missing a few players by the sounds of it. Crocs need to start turning some of these close results into W's. Salem -7
Pock V Ponte: Pock to continue their winning ways here. Routine Pock +7
Scarborough V Wetherby: Another excellent contest - i reckon the Silver Royd faithful will be out in force in this one. I can see Wetherby causing some issues for Scabs but for Scabs to pull away in the last 20. Scabs +7
Morley V M&N: M&n very uninspiring last time out vs Town, i think Morley will have too much especially as they try and consolidate a top 5 spot. Morley +7
Selby V Donny: Another long day out for the Phoenix faithful. Selby by a Cricket score - (hopefully more than England managed on day 1)
Moortown V Brods: Interesting fixture and very much backs v forwards. I think Moortown are on a roll and will be tough to beat at home. Brods will be without their first choice flyhalf for a number of weeks. I think Moortown might sneak this one.
Crocs V Salem: Crocs on form and at home. Bradford benefiting from some reinforcements. Crocs to win due to home advantage.
Pock V Ponte: No reason to believe this will be anything but a big Pock win.
Scarborough V Wetherby: Reading reports both teams are missing players. The heavier ground after all the snow might suit Wetherby better. Close game.
Morley V M&N: Morley will be confident that they should pick the points up at home against the league bad boys. The ref will be keeping an close eye on Malton after their recent 3 red cards in one match! 🤭 Morley should win this.
Selby V Donny: I haven't seen Donny yet but I doubt they will have enough against Selby. Should be comfortable home win.
Moortown v Old Brods – Closer game than league positions would suggest but just a win for Old Brods.
Old Crocs v Salem – Comfortable away win for Salem.
Pocklington v Pontefract – Pocklington winning a high scoring game but with Pontefract getting a try bonus point.
Scarborough v Wetherby – MOTD for me and going to be very close after the snow on the east coast this week.
Scarborough win but with Wetherby getting a bonus point.
Morley v M&N – Home advantage to give Morley a bonus point win.
Selby v Donny P – Selby bonus point win.
Moortown v Old Brods – Moortown not posted a team sheet yet, is that because it's full of Saffa's? Will be a close game this, reckon Brods will have enough and win by less than 8
Old Crocs v $alem - a bit left field, but this is the MOTD for me. $alem team looks strong (and expensive), but Crocs are good on their postage stamp pitch. Think this will be a feisty encounter but the superstars will be the difference, Sea Eagles by 10
Pocklington v Pontefract – Pock will have too much at home, Ponte to be in the fight for 60 minutes and then Pock to run away with it
Scarborough v Wetherby – should be a cracker this. Both teams need a win if they are to keep up with Pock & Brods. Scarbs off the back of 3 losses in a row and Wetherby in some shaky form - close game with Scarbs winners by 5
Morley v M&N – Malton have struggled at the start of this season and Morley have underperformed. Morley at home so I'm going Morley by 15
Selby v Donny P - Selby are strong at home and look to be at full strength, if the weather behaves this could be a very big score
Crocs 29-27 Salem
Should have been more unjust for crocs.
Crocs dominated the game and were 29-13 up, but they received a red card and a yellow card with 5 minutes to go. Salem had the wind behind them and got 2 tries to take it to the last play, but the islanders offered nothing throughout the game. All fart no sh*t great win for crocs.
Jorge Taufua who?
Big win for Town.
Wasn't there but 3 on the bounce!
52-20 at pock.
Any other scores?
Quote from: Pockroach on Nov 22, 2025, 05:46 PM52-20 at pock.
Any other scores?
Home win sweep
Hostile isn't a strong enough word! Wow. Lost for words after today, and that's rare
Quote from: Blessedhooker on Nov 19, 2025, 02:24 PMMoortown V Brods: Moortown seem to be picking up momentum but Brods will be too strong, game of the day and a high scorer. Brods -7
Crocs V Salem: Hostile Crowd will be out in force at Broomfield but Bradford will turn the screw on this occasion. Bradford but not by much.
Pock V Ponte: Pock. +14
Scarborough V Wetherby: Wetherby have come off the boil, hearing they have some injuries. Wont matter anyway. Scarborough back to winning ways. +7
Morley V M&N: Its a thinker. Mixed bag for both teams thus far, give the BoD to Home side. Morely +7
Selby V Donny: Agree with Crocadoodledo I'd put my mortgage on it.
What game were you watching?
Reds and yellows both sides just to be clear. Some decent crocs supporters were very complimentary tbf.
Quote from: Crocadoodledo on Nov 22, 2025, 03:56 PMCrocs 29-27 Salem
Should have been more unjust for crocs.
Crocs dominated the game and were 29-13 up, but they received a red card and a yellow card with 5 minutes to go. Salem had the wind behind them and got 2 tries to take it to the last play, but the islanders offered nothing throughout the game. All fart no sh*t great win for crocs.
Jorge Taufua who?
Mr Sasquatch,
Expensive loss.
Crocadoodledo
Quote from: SassySideline
link=msg=1975 date=1763837727What game were you watching?
Reds and yellows both sides just to be clear. Some decent crocs supporters were very complimentary tbf.
Quote from: Crocadoodledo on Nov 22, 2025, 03:56 PMCrocs 29-27 Salem
Should have been more unjust for crocs.
Crocs dominated the game and were 29-13 up, but they received a red card and a yellow card with 5 minutes to go. Salem had the wind behind them and got 2 tries to take it to the last play, but the islanders offered nothing throughout the game. All fart no sh*t great win for crocs.
Jorge Taufua who?
Settle down sweetheart
Quote from: SassySideline on Nov 22, 2025, 06:55 PMWhat game were you watching?
Reds and yellows both sides just to be clear. Some decent crocs supporters were very complimentary tbf.
Quote from: Crocadoodledo on Nov 22, 2025, 03:56 PMCrocs 29-27 Salem
Should have been more unjust for crocs.
Crocs dominated the game and were 29-13 up, but they received a red card and a yellow card with 5 minutes to go. Salem had the wind behind them and got 2 tries to take it to the last play, but the islanders offered nothing throughout the game. All fart no sh*t great win for crocs.
Jorge Taufua who?
Ok big man
Quote from: Ruckitrory on Nov 22, 2025, 07:08 PMSettle down sweetheart
Quote from: SassySideline on Nov 22, 2025, 06:55 PMWhat game were you watching?
Reds and yellows both sides just to be clear. Some decent crocs supporters were very complimentary tbf.
Quote from: Crocadoodledo on Nov 22, 2025, 03:56 PMCrocs 29-27 Salem
Should have been more unjust for crocs.
Crocs dominated the game and were 29-13 up, but they received a red card and a yellow card with 5 minutes to go. Salem had the wind behind them and got 2 tries to take it to the last play, but the islanders offered nothing throughout the game. All fart no sh*t great win for crocs.
Jorge Taufua who?
Moortown showed Brods how to play rugby today. Once again the town D too much and the 10,12,13 caused Brods all sorts of problems.
Great win for town
Pock v Ponte
Best team Ponte have played. Enough said!
No complaints from Wetherby today, Scarborough 6 visits to Wetherby 22, 6 tries. Very clinical.
Game was a little closer than the scorline suggested, Scarbs last 15/20 finished very strong.
Scarborough back to their best today despite missing a few regulars. The defensive display was outstanding with a solid wall throughout the match and some very clinical finishing.
Wetherby were a very tidy outfit but couldn't quite find a way to score many points.
The referee was was very good and made it clear he wasn't taking any cr@p from anyone. What I especially liked about him was he cracked down on goading and laughing at the opposition mistakes.
I'm glad to say I didn't hear any "whooping" today from either side.
Good all round performance by Scarborough especially game management in the second half. Some really good tactical kicking. Good effort from Wetherby who had significant possession but were unable to convert this to points.
We've had this referee a number of times previously so we should be used to his interpretations of the laws.....
Don't feel as though pock are getting enough credit
Right after promotion to go undefeated through 10 games in a league that is proving anyone can beat anyone on their day is incredible Fair play
Love watching them play week in week out
So clinical and physical
Pock are a very well organised side, but this league isn't as strong as it was last year IMO. A lot of teams in transition, who struggle to get their best squad out every week.
From what I've seen, there are a couple of teams who could have too much for Pock if they find their rhythm. That being said, Pock keep beating what's in front of them!
I think some of the worse teams have just gotten better I don't think the league itself has gotten worse. It's a very exciting league this year
But pock will win
UP THE POCK
Quote from: Ruckitrory on Nov 23, 2025, 09:18 AMI think some of the worse teams have just gotten better I don't think the league itself has gotten worse. It's a very exciting league this year
But pock will win
UP THE POCK
settle down ya prat
I think he's right...Pock are perfectly entitled to think they will go unbeaten and probably have won the league already.
Let the battle for 2nd place begin....
Obviously not involved this season but its great to see Pock "Ripping it up" as we beat them twice last season. Comfortably at Percy Road, but only just at Ribb. We are making lots of new friends in the North West but can anybody please tell me if we will be allowed back to meet you all next season as is our want. The travel expense is killing us.
Youll have to get promoted to meet Pock as they are already up!
Quote from: Hot Stepper on Nov 22, 2025, 10:03 PMPock are a very well organised side, but this league isn't as strong as it was last year IMO. A lot of teams in transition, who struggle to get their best squad out every week.
From what I've seen, there are a couple of teams who could have too much for Pock if they find their rhythm. That being said, Pock keep beating what's in front of them!
Worth noting that Pock have and continue to struggle with injuries to key first team players.
What costs more.. travel expenses or 15 player/coaches?
Quote from: Ribbflagman on Nov 23, 2025, 12:30 PMObviously not involved this season but its great to see Pock "Ripping it up" as we beat them twice last season. Comfortably at Percy Road, but only just at Ribb. We are making lots of new friends in the North West but can anybody please tell me if we will be allowed back to meet you all next season as is our want. The travel expense is killing us.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Nov 23, 2025, 12:43 PMYoull have to get promoted to meet Pock as they are already up!
Don't be daft BRB, we're not even halfway through the season yet and you're having us down as champions!
Some massive games coming up and as previous results show, most teams are capable of beating anyone on their day.
What's the the hostility mate we are on the same side here.
I just get very passionate at the success of my club what is wrong that that?
RIR
Quote from: Pockroach on Nov 23, 2025, 10:26 AMQuote from: Ruckitrory on Nov 23, 2025, 09:18 AMI think some of the worse teams have just gotten better I don't think the league itself has gotten worse. It's a very exciting league this year
But pock will win
UP THE POCK
settle down ya prat
Quote from: backrowbandit on Nov 23, 2025, 10:57 AMI think he's right...Pock are perfectly entitled to think they will go unbeaten and probably have won the league already.
Let the battle for 2nd place begin....
BRB
Stop trying to play down Scarborough's chances, only 9 games out of 22 played.
Not unusual for sides to suffer post Christmas blues and fall way. Scarborough or Brods put a run together and Pocklington loose a couple of games and the title and promotion is wide open.
Quote from: Oldandslow on Nov 24, 2025, 07:33 AMQuote from: backrowbandit on Nov 23, 2025, 10:57 AMI think he's right...Pock are perfectly entitled to think they will go unbeaten and probably have won the league already.
Let the battle for 2nd place begin....
BRB
Stop trying to play down Scarborough's chances, only 9 games out of 22 played.
Not unusual for sides to suffer post Christmas blues and fall way. Scarborough or Brods put a run together and Pocklington loose a couple of games and the title and promotion is wide open.
I can't see anyone catching Pock...but let's see.
As ever in all leagues it's down to which 18 are available each week.
Wolfy,
please behave with your goads. I am chair and can honestly state we dont pay anyone other than the coach, to coach and not play. We are exceptionally lucky to have a once in a generation of good local players who want to continue playing with their mates. We are very lucky and nothing will encourage us to to break our rules. I know it wont last froever but I can tell you we are all enjoying the ride, meeting new clubs and making new friends.
Quote from: Ribbflagman on Nov 24, 2025, 12:22 PMWolfy,
please behave with your goads. I am chair and can honestly state we dont pay anyone other than the coach, to coach and not play. We are exceptionally lucky to have a once in a generation of good local players who want to continue playing with their mates. We are very lucky and nothing will encourage us to to break our rules. I know it wont last froever but I can tell you we are all enjoying the ride, meeting new clubs and making new friends.
So you are saying that lad came from Latvia because he wanted to move to Settle in North Yorkshrie on his own accord?
Exactly that. All of my nephews (4) have played for Latvia through their Paternal Grandfathers heritage, and we as a club therefore have strong connections with that part of the world.
I must say he was particularly impressive throughout the game and is a very welcome addition to our squad. On top of that he seems to be a top bloke.