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HANDFORTH TO STAY ON AT MOUNT

Thursday afternoon saw the Bulldogs announce the retention of influential half-back Paul Handforth for the 2011 campaign.  Handforth, who signed from Doncaster in 2009 has been in inspired form this season and the fact that he has decided to stay at the Mount for another term is a huge boost to the club.

LYTHE STAYS ON

Wednesday evening saw the latest player recruited to the Batley Bulldogs squad for 2011 as long-serving hooker Kris Lythe put pen to paper to sign up for another season at the Mount.  As next season's squad continues to take shape, expect more announcements over the next few days.

TOOTILL ON BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR

The club has announced on Wednesday afternoon that prop-forward David Tootill has committed to the Bulldogs for the 2011 season.  Formerly with the Leeds Rhinos and Harlequins, Tootill has had an outstanding season at the Mount and his capture for next term is seen as a significant coup.  The club are currently busy with other negotiations so watch this space!

PRESENTATION NIGHT 17TH SEPTEMBER

Please come along to this Year’s presentation night which will be held on the 17th September and will be held at the Frontier Club Batley. Admission is FREE and children are welcome up to 11pm. The doors will be open from 7pm and a party group called “The Solicitors” will be performing on the night.

HESKETH ON BOARD FOR 2011

The club is pleased to announce that in-demand prop-forward Sean Hesketh has agreed to remain at the Bulldogs for the 2011 season.  Former Featherstone and York forward Hesketh has been courted by Super League clubs, but it represents a major coup for the club that he will be at the Mount next term.  The club are working hard on negotiations elsewhere and further news is expected over the weekend so keep tuned to the website.

Watch the final at the Mount

If your not going down to Wembley for the final, why not watch the game with fellow rugby fans in the Bulldog Bar at Batley. All draft beer will be £2 a pint and food will be available throughout the day. The bar on Saturday will be open from 1pm.

BULLDOGS FINISH WITH A BLANK AT 'HAVEN

The Bulldogs concluded their Co-operative Championship campaign on Sunday with a disappointing 26-12 defeat at already relegated Whitehaven.  Tries came from Johnny Campbell (his 30th of the season creating a new club record - more to follow) and Sean Hesketh, but it had meaningless end-of-season encounter written all over it as the 'Dogs ended the season with a whimper.

ALL EYES ON BRAMALL LANE

Batley Bulldogs supporters will no doubt become Centurions for the day on Thursday when Sheffield Eagles entertain Leigh at Bramall Lane live on Sky TV (kick-off: 7.35pm).  Last Sunday's defeat for the 'Dogs at Halifax means that they must now rely on Ian Millward's side preventing the Eagles from obtaining a bonus point tomorrow.  If such a result transpires, it would leave Karl Harrison's men needing to win at Whitehaven on Sunday to clinch the final Championship play-off berth.

Ian Preece

1. Ian Preece

Position: Full-Back/Winger
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 13st
Date of birth: 13 June 1985
Sponsor: The Hopkins Family

Lee Greenwood

2. Lee Greenwood

Position: Winger
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 13st 5lbs
Date of birth: 28 September 1980
Sponsor: Leyland Paints

Mark Barlow

3. Mark Barlow

Position: Centre/Stand-Off
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 13st
Date of birth: 16 February 1984
Sponsor: Batley Rock 'n' Roll

Danny Maun

4. Danny Maun

Position: Centre
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 14st
Date of birth: 5 January 1981
Sponsor: Stephen & Mandy Fletcher

Johnny Campbell

5. Johnny Campbell

Position: Full-Back/Winger
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 12st
Date of birth: 17 July 1987
Sponsor:          
Gary Tingle & Lorraine Richardson

Paul Handforth

6. Paul Handforth

Position: Half-Back/Hooker
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 13st 1lb
Date of birth: 6 October 1981
Sponsor: Brian Hooley

Gareth Moore

7. Gareth Moore

Position: Half-Back/Hooker
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 11st
Date of birth: 3 June 1989
Sponsor: Batley Nash

Byron Smith

8. Byron Smith

Position: Forward
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 16st
Date of birth: 5 March 1984
Sponsor:

Study Centre

Kris Lythe

9. Kris Lythe

Position: Hooker
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 15st
Date of birth: 29 March 1983
Sponsor: The Benson Family

Sean Hesketh

10. Sean Hesketh

Position: Forward
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 16st 7lbs
Date of birth: 17 August 1986
Sponsor: Mick Lockton

Tommy Gallagher

11. Tommy Gallagher

Position: Loose Forward
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 17st
Date of birth: 10 September 1983
Sponsor: Eddie Toronczak and Family

Mark Toohey

12. Mark Toohey

Position: Stand-off/Hooker/Lock
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 15st
Date of birth: 16 June 1982
Sponsor: George & Mary Gomersal

Ash Lindsay

13. Ash Lindsay

Position: Utility
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 13st 7lbs
Date of birth: 31 July 1983
Sponsor: Amy Fletcher

John Gallagher

14. John Gallagher

Position: Half-back/Loose-Forward
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 15st
Date of birth: 25 September 1985
Sponsor: Hick Funeral

Jon Simpson

16. John Simpson

Position: Forward
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 18st
Date of birth: 16 July 1983
Sponsor: Paul and Dianne Goodhall

Craig Potter

17. Craig Potter

Position: Forward
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 16st 7lbs
Date of birth: 17 December 1980
Sponsor: Johnstone's Paints

James Martin

21. James Martin

Position: Forward
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 16st
Date of birth: 11 November 1987
Sponsor: Mary Hughes

Jason Walton

27. Jason Walton

Position: Centre / 2nd Row
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 16st
Date of birth: 13 June 1990
Sponsor: Paul Hinchcliffe

 

David Tootil

20. David Tootill

Position: Forward
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 16st 9lbs
Date of birth: 22 May 1986
Sponsor: The Cellar Bar

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19. Eddie Kilroy

Position: Centre/Winger
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 10st 13lbs
Date of birth: 1 May 1989
Sponsor: Tracey and Brian Winner

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