National 2 East Prospects

Darth Raider wrote: For me.....it looks like Dorking or Barnes for the title, with the former looking more and more like a very well run club.  I suppose Esher may yet recruit more and TJ's are looking sharp now, so things could get interesting. At the other end of the table, NW are looking out of their league, figuratively and literally.  Otherwise, I think it is one from four for the second relegation place, from Raiders, Sevenoaks, Westcombe Park and Wimbledon.  Squad depth may well play a big part in this as the season progresses.....and Raiders have an unbelievably shallow squad.....and for the second season....no second team at all.  Four red cards already have not helped this situation.  I fear for them although there are still a few decent players at the club.

Darth...... It really is too soon to call the outcome. Lets have this discussion in mid February. Halliford expects immediate improvement from Esher, where Barnes have already won and Dorking are yet to visit. I think I read somewhere that TJ,s had acquired a large number of Old Elthamians former squad, so yes I expect they will soon go on a run. BP,s may yet prove critical come the end of the season. As for Worthing I am really surprised at the position they find themselves in. I have no idea what has happened, although there have been rumours of several key players moving on during the summer. Of course 2 recent red cards have not helped. I hope Raiders re-group and recover from their current position.

WESTCOMBE RANGER wrote: HALLIFORD

Injuries hindered us early on and we are also looking forward to the end of the World Cup when all of the squad will be available at last!

Nah.....sorry Fez.....can't wait until Feb.  Another very convincing win for the Dorks.....7 out of 7 TBP wins puts the Dorks in a favourite position for me.  The Barn Elms boys have won their last three games but, I expected these wins to be by more convincing scorelines.

relief to get our first home win of the season and well deserved by Worthing. Always think we have an advantage in the backs but struggle in set piece and generally in the forward battle but that wasnt case today

From what I witnessed at the TJ game on Saturday I can’t rule them out of the relegation conversation. Sevenoaks were much the better side and were hugely unlucky not to get the win. There was also some very poor behaviour by the TJ players towards the Sevenoaks supporters. Based on the noise it was hard to believe TJ were the home team.

Raider999 wrote: Shamrose wrote: I watched the Dorking game at a chilly Big Field on Saturday and like many was amazed to wacth the  Dorking No 5, Will Scoles run a try in from his own 10 meter line with Guernsey unable to lay a finger on him Dorking have always had good conditioning but this year they are just relentless for 80 minutes and seem to have great depth in most positions. It is also good to have a top rate kicker in Henry Anscombe who just keep piling the points on.  Looking forward to the Esher game in early December Nice to know those ex-Worthing players are still performing

Yes it was a great way of giving the players a rest...you cant keep flogging these guys every Saturday...especially at National League level...

Any news on Guernsey v Barnes?

Third of the way through the season, what are people’s thoughts? Looking a good race at the top with Barnes and Dorking heading the way, Esher will be confident just in behind (still my favourites to win it). NW, unfortunately look out of their depth and gone, leaving an interesting race to avoid the other relegation spot! Should be an interesting few months ahead!