Widnes v Salford big match preview

Salford Red Devil's travel to Widnes full of confidence after last weeks win against Castleford Dan Robinson looks where the battles maybe won and lost on Friday.

 

Battle 1 The wingers

Justin Carney v Corey Thompson

Both players have had big impacts since joining the respective sides and have both shown the fans what they can do. Carney a big powerful running winger in my opinion has been a very good performer since his arrival from Cas. His ability to return a kick is second to none and he makes us a lot of yards going forward.

Thompson had a great 2016 with the Viking scoring a lot of tries. He has a very good eye for a kick and this battle for me will really be key and who ever keeps the other quite will taste success at the end of the game

 

Battle 2 The Big Men

BMM v Chris Houston

Last weeks performance from BMM was incredible. His second try was a bit like Josh Jones at Huddersfield the way he bounced the defenders off to score under the posts. Since his disappointment at Wakefield he really did put a shift in and is a really important cog in our attack.

Houston is a strong running second rower who is also a very good defensive player. The very experienced Australian will no doubt look to lead by example on Friday night.

 

Battle 3 The 2 point men

Gaz O'Brien V Rhys Hanbury

Both excellent goal kickers this battle I believe will be the battle for the 2 pointers. Both kickers will look to convert all attempts in order to maximise the points on the day. Could it be another Drop Goal master class from Obrien? Or will it be Hanbury that slots the points to win the game.

Stats from previous meetings 

 

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Squads

 

Your listening to this weeks Devil in the Detail and What a great show we have for you this week.  After our big win v Castleford we speak to pack stars Lee Mossop and Mark Flanagan about the victory, we have all the latest news coming from the club which includes our challenge cup tie with Toronto, Paul looks at what our amateur sides have been upto this weekend and to help us look forward to the Widnes game we speak to the star man Rob Lui and George Griffin ahead of the game.

Picture by Steve McCormick

Salford Red Devils v Castleford Tigers Big match preview

Salford Red Devil's take on Castleford Tigers on Sunday which promises to be a thrilling encounter. Check out our big match preview below where the game will be won and lost this weekend. 

Battle 1 the generals

Michal Dobson V Luke Gale

This will no doubt be the key battle and both players are the main ball players for the sides. Both similar in there game styles which number 7 will come out on top. Dobson's kicking game will be vital to the Devils and Gale's general attacking play will be key for the Tigers. For me this battle will be the one to watch.

 

Battle 2 BMM V MMK

Big Ben will no doubt want to put last week dying second in the game behind him and hopefully he can put that right on Sunday. He had a really strong game on his return to the side last week and we will need him to be at his best against a very strong tigers pack 

McMeeken has been an outstanding player for the tigers since his signature from the London Broncos. His performances has seen him called into the England RL set up so he will be one player we need to target if we are to get the 2 points at the AJ Bell.

 

Battle 2 The 2nd Men

Obrien v Hardaker 

Both players like to be the 2nd ball players in attack and like to loop round their side to create some magic out wide. Obrien will need to have his kicking boots on to make sure we get all the points we can and no doubt the two fullbacks will encounter each other in attack

 

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Form guide

 

Ex players

 

Justin Carney and Weller Hauraki are ex Castleford crowd favourites and will be looking to push Salford to victory on Sunday. Ex Red Rangi Chase may have other ideas if selected by Castleford he could be the match winner for them.

Squads

 

 

Your listening to this weeks Devil in the Details for all your big match build up. This week we have update from the latest fans forum with CEO Ian Blease,, Phil Cooper and Ex Salford player Paul Highton talk about the new magic weekend shirt and State of mind project designed to help ex players and people in the local community and Ian Watson is in Coaches corner to talk us through the defeat against Wakefield.

So Tune in and enjoy our preview of the Castleford game on Sunday.