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Votes for Halifax RLFC v Widnes Vikings
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SCORE |
| Ben Black |
68 |
| Mark Flanagan |
25 |
| Paul Smith |
18 |
| Graham Holroyd |
9 |
| Frank Watene |
8.5 |
| Mark Gleeson |
5 |
| Miles Greenwood |
5 |
| Damian Gibson |
2.5 |
| David Wrench |
2 |
| Richard Varkulis |
1 |
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Awards |
| James Haley |
4 |
| Ben Black |
3 |
| Sean Penkywicz |
3 |
| Richard Varkulis |
3 |
| Frank Watene |
3 |
| Janan Billings |
2 |
| Graham Holroyd |
2 |
| Andy Smith |
2 |
| Paul Smith |
2 |
| Jon Goddard |
1 |
| Mike Ratu |
1 |
| Paul Southern |
1 |
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M.O.M. Rd:10 v 'Haven 22/6/08
Posted by Tortured Soul
on June 24 2008 - 20:54:19 |
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With the four new signings on home debut things could have been so much different. By that, I mean that you would never have guessed that two of them hadn't even played alongside their team-mates before this game. It could have been a nightmare for Fax had they not clicked, but Matt Calland and his coaching team have made sure that the seventeen players that took the field against a recently resurgent Whitehaven side that boast a massive pack were ready to meet all-comers with a tenacity that is improving every week. Anyway, you voted Richard Varkulis the outright winner by a country mile, with the returning Ben Black and fellow new boy, Mark Flanagan in second and third places respectively. This was Varks' best game for us this year, and he played with a ferocity not seen from him this year. Blacky's passes were sublime, and Flanagan looked as though he'd played alongside his team-mates for years; he fitted in that well.
Well done all, and more of the same at the Willows on Friday, please.
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Geoff Robinson interview
Posted by Tortured Soul
on May 26 2008 - 18:01:29 |
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It's been a long time coming, but, believe me, it's worth the wait! Fax Missionary conducted his interview in two stages due to Geoff's coaching commitments, and has added some photos from those occasions. I hope you will find this interview as captivating as I did, as I believe it far surpasses any of the offerings I have submitted. I bow down to you, Mr. Missionary.
Read it here.
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Rd:6 M.O.M. v Batley (h)
Posted by Tortured Soul
on May 07 2008 - 20:57:01 |
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Rd:5 M.O.M. away at Leigh
Posted by Tortured Soul
on May 01 2008 - 20:04:57 |
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Who'd have thought it, eh? Being hammered 36-10 at one point by a twelve-man Leigh team, and then making the comeback of all comebacks, (for a Halifax team, anyway), to win 36-42. Of course, if you believe the Leigh fans, the ref and a certain TJ won the game for Fax and not the tenacity and never say die attitude of those playing for the visiting team. OK, Leigh had a man sent off, and that will take its toll on any side, but Halifax were down to two subs following high shots and other injuries. Swings and roundabouts, fellas. Anyhow, down to the nitty-gritty.
It would appear that James Haley has well and truly recovered from last years serious injury and taken his chance in the centre spot vacated by the injured Mike Ratu to take his third fans man-of-the-match award this season. Keep it up, James.
He is followed by the livewire hooker/half back Sean Penkywicz, who just gets better and better. he will be missed whilst out with a scaphoid injury.
Miles Greenwood has come in for some stick from the messageboard users in his first season with Halifax, but turned in a performance against his former employers that earned him third place with your votes. Can't wait to see him play on a dry pitch for a change; I'm sure we haven't seen the best from him yet.
  
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M.O.M. v Featherstone Rovers (h)
Posted by Tortured Soul
on April 16 2008 - 20:42:02 |
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This weekend's game saw a drastic change in the backs after the double debacle against the Celtic Crusaders with Miles Greenwood moving to full back and Shad going to loose forward. In came Gibbo, James Haley, and Lee Greenwood, with Varks retaining the other centre place. After seeing Ratu and Goddard behind me in the queue at the burger van before kick-off, I feared the worst. And then, when hearing the team sheet without Andy Smith, I really began to worry. My fears weren't compounded until Fev ran in an equalising try just before half time off Southern's pass, (his only mistake I believe). Despair was in the air until, in the second half, the real Halifax RLFC turned up. Was this the same team that left the field only 15 minutes before? They immediately showed they meant business when they moved quickly upfield and Shad crashed over for his second try of three. It was all Halifax from then on, although dropped ball from both sides throughout the game meant that this was never going to be a classic. Mick Govin took home three stitches to a head wound as a souvenir, courtesy of Tony Tonks who received a sin-binning for his troubles. Truth be told; all in all, it was a normal roller coaster ride for us Fax fans.
1st - James Haley, 2nd - Shad Royston, 3rd - Mick Govin.
 
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M.O.M. NRC elimination round v Celtic Crusaders
Posted by Tortured Soul
on April 09 2008 - 00:05:21 |
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I've nothing that I really want to say about this game. Nothing, that is, that can be repeated where kiddies might read it. Oh, well. Onwards and upwards. Your votes gave it like this: 1st - Paul Southern, 2nd - Mick Govin, =3rd - Miles Greenwood & Dana Wilson.
 
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NL1 Rd3: M.O.M. away at Celtic Crusaders
Posted by Tortured Soul
on April 01 2008 - 19:27:52 |
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After a long trip to South Wales, most fans went home from Brewery Fields with an air of disappointment. Not only for the loss, but many believed that there weren't many positives to be taken from a lack-lustre performance in the torrential rain and increasingly sticky mud. Unsurprisingly, due to the distance of the venue, there weren't as many votes tendered for this fixture. However, the top three stood out: 1st Paul Smith; 2nd Dave Larder; 3rd Richard Varkulis.
  
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NL1 Rd:2 M.O.M. away at Dewsbury
Posted by Tortured Soul
on March 27 2008 - 23:45:57 |
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Judging by what I heard on Radio Leeds and what I've read on the message board, Halifax were very lucky to come away with the win in what was very much a Jekyll and Hyde performance. Despite that, the three points came Halifax's way after the referee awarded a debatable knock-on against Dewsbury in the final moments which would have given the hosts the win. The voting for this game reflects the effort put in by the forwards with the top three all being members of the pack, and no votes being cast for Royston, Patterson or Goddard. Anyhow, your first choice is Sean Penkywicz; the hard-working captain.
Followed by Paul Southern in second place, and Haighy's idol, superstar Dave Larder taking the remaining place in third.
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NL1 Rd:1 Man of the Match v Sheffield Eagles
Posted by Tortured Soul
on March 22 2008 - 16:27:12 |
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With the season proper now underway, Graham Holroyd showed why 'Haven coach, Paul Crarey, said that he played in a dinner jacket. Sadly, it would appear that 'Holly' is a sloppy eater as his best bib and tucker was manky after this run out against the Eagles. He totally bossed the show, leading Fax around the field and had a hand in many of the tries. This clearly showed in the fans vote as he got twice as many votes as his nearest rival, (see the table to the left), and totally contrasts with the Courier reporter's choice in the Halifax rag.
David Wrench took second place with a solid showing. Taking the ball up time and again along with good marker defence caught my notice. He's having a good start to the year, and long may it continue.
Lee Patterson was just squeezed into third place despite another hat-trick of tries bringing this years tall to thirteen. This lad has pace to burn and can score from anywhere. Keep them coming, Lee.
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Challenge Cup away at York M.O.M.
Posted by Tortured Soul
on March 15 2008 - 11:53:45 |
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Andy Smith has taken the honours for the second time this year with a convincing display at the Huntington Stadium. This guy is like an extra forward and more than often makes the extra yards in the tackle. Nice one, Andy.
2nd: Lee Patterson increased his try tally with another three, making it seven in two games. He is forming an impressive partnership with centre Jon Goddard.
3rd: Sean Penkywicz - as lively and influential as ever.
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NL1, Elimination Play-Off
Thursday, 4th September
Home at the Shay
Kick off at 7:30pm
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Co-operative National League One 2008 |
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Team |
Pld |
Pts |
+/- |
| 1 |
Salford |
18 |
45 |
314 |
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Celtic |
18 |
40 |
120 |
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Halifax |
18 |
38 |
120 |
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Leigh |
18 |
34 |
0 |
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Whitehaven |
18 |
32 |
21 |
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Widnes |
18 |
30 |
43 |
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Sheffield |
18 |
29 |
-105 |
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Featherstone |
18 |
26 |
-63 |
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Batley |
18 |
23 |
-151 |
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Dewsbury |
18 |
13 |
-299 |
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