Miles- decent comeback year lost that yard but hopefully might improve next year if kept

Fieldhouse- potential ? was very poor today probably keep

Worrincy- poor today we know what we get devastating on his day fairly decent season tho

White- good year up there for player of year great improvement on last

Goddard- awful today couldn't catch,injury prone and never lived up to 'best centre out of sl' consistently while he's been here, mediocre can go for me

Haley- average champ player would give him his testimonial then can leave

Nash- awful year, gone back great on his day but hasn't had a great day all year, can go

Pats- not quite his year but should be big player next year once over injury

Jones- knew what we were getting when we signed him not a patch on branno not massively improved since we last had him thanks for the dg at fev, can go

Black- one year too far this year thanks for the memories

Gannon- decent year but would let him go too old

Aizue- best fwd by a long long way, great year

Chez- ok if got yard makers around him not a pack leader needs to improve

Watene- sentiment kept him here for last years efforts, past it

Barlow- thick, hotheaded, brainless,inconsistent. was awful today but there's something there would keep him

Chandler- decent first year got something would give another year

Penky- best player this year, best player in league has his bad moments but we'd be relegation material without, keep at all costs

Beswick- hmm inconsistent year had his brilliant games had some poor ones wouldn't push the boat out to keep but would if could fit in budget

Clayton- see ya later Ryan

Smith- weird signing we've had his best years why bring him back

Bannister- not greatest end to season but done enough to be kept

Fairbank- best backrower, workhorse, would love to keep next year

Bowman- not quite creative enough for a stand off if he bulks up and works hard could be a loose, keep to see if he can fulfill his potential



Might have missed a few, we were a disgrace today, haven't rectified our defence in 2-3 years, our attacking moves have been poor this year without penky we would have struggled to score at all. Hopefully Karl can bring some enthusiasm, defence and new players. Very disapponting season with the odd high point, end of the line for some of our team thanks for their efforts but we really need to move on.

How can you say that we've had a disappointing season when we got to the final of the Northern Rail Cup and the playoffs as well??

I class this season as disappointing. Inconsistent all year, champions to just scraping into the playoffs and if Barrow hadn't been naughty would we have made it?? Too much pride missing this year for my liking. The NRC final merely served to cover up what a poor year we've had.

I said the odd high, but we lost a final which we should have won and if you think it was an 'achievement' finishing 6th above barrow who had points deducted, dews,toulose,hunslet and York you need your head testing mate. The performances at York, widnes, Sheffield today and earlier in season were disgusting. We have been massively inconsistent and average in the main.

Are you being serious? This season has been a total anti-climax from start to finish, with the squad we have, every aspect has been an underachievement .



Getting to the NRC final looks good on paper. But was it really an ‘achievement’ I don’t think so. We scraped the group stage against very poor opposition and then came very close to getting beat by Toulouse who were woeful. Granted Fev away was an amazing performance, but all in all I see our NRC run as anything but an achievement.



Again, I’m unsure why you think finishing 6th in an 11 team league is an achievement. On paper we had the best team in the league yet we have been totally outclassed by Fev and Leigh, who have performed consistently well all year.



Off the field our SL bid failed.



Aside from the development of the 23s, 2011 for Halifax RLFC has been a very bad year.



Fortunately the existing coaching staff have been replaced. I only hope the board follow suit.

I have to agree with Rochdale - Fax Fan and FFA.

We looked light weight in the forwards at the start of the year and I think it as been a major part of our poor season.

Just pleased we have great coach in place for next year who will see we have a strong, aggresive pack and will not accept some of the performances we have put in this time.

I class this season as disappointing because we didn't win the GF. That's the measure of where we have come since 2003. We are and will be next year - a top side. We will still be one of the best long after Featherstone's resurgence has burnt out.



We are Fax!

Matt I certainly think this is a little OTT as far as statements go. This season is totally down to the coaching regime that had delivered success for the club previously. This season when the biggest budget wasn't available it came unstuck with some poor signings. Having worked closely with the board this year I can honestly say they are a hard working and dedicated bunch who basically run the club as volunteers putting their own hard earned into the club. Without these people we would be nowhere and if you think a better bunch of guys exist to run the club you are sadly mistaken.



These guys are passionate and want the club back where it belongs and for you to say you hope they walk is insane. They do get things wrong from time to time but ultimately deserve both the recognition and support from each and every Fax fan that they absolutely deserve. I'd like to see you or anybody do any better. I think your statement mate here is wholly unfair and lacks insight.

Turn your computer off, shut your mouth and get your hands in your pocket, give up lots of your time and get down to The Shay. Put up or STFU.

The season has been a big disappointment on and off the field. After last year we just never kicked on and some signings were strange and we have been so inconsistant. I get the feeling Karl will make many changes especially in the forwards. It cant have been easy on the players with Matt going, but that doesnt excuse some of the performances that have been put out. The Rail Cup Final was the only real highlight of the season to be honest the rest I would say has been poor. Personally I would only keep Aizue from the props. Blackie is a match winner and feel we should keep him on pay as you play basis unless there is a better Aussie out there. I think we will see around 10 players come in as signings or DR´s.



The board have done a great job from bringing us back from the brink of oblivion a few years ago to where we are now challenging for trophies. They have made mistakes and I am sure they would be the first to admit that. The Board deserve our backing and support not being unfairly blasted. Fax are one of the best run clubs in the game and we are not losing money unlike many. The future is bright for me and alot of that is down to the board who have made many personal sacrifices





Miles-KEEP-Deserves another year and probably injuries have not helped

Fieldhouse-KEEP-Good Squad player to have as back up

Worrincy-KEEP-We needed to keep Rob and great he is on a 2 year deal

White-KEEP-Big year and glad he is with us for atleast another year

Goddard-RELEASE- I just have never rated him. He never has fulfilled his potential and often injured. Wouldnt be surprised to see him elsewhere next year

Haley-KEEP-average player but injuries have not helped. Keep for a year and see how he does

Nash-RELEASE-is a liability. On his day can be good but cant see him staying around

Pats-KEEP-Sadly injury has haunted him this year but glad he is staying as he is a very good player.

Jones-RELEASE-Cant say he has impressed much. Sadly not good enough for a top Championship team which is what we should be aiming for.

Black-KEEP-I would keep on a pay as you play basis. Injury hasnt helped him this year

Gannon-RELEASE-Has done OK but the game is so fast and am not sure he can keep up next year.

Aizue-KEEP-Quality player and hope he stays. Leads by example

Chez-RELEASE-Again never really impressed and he is a bog standard forward. Doesnt really break the line or have the explosion of Aizue. Not too bothered if he left.

Watene-RELEASE-Sorry Frank but please retire now. Great bloke but sadly pass it.

Barlow-KEEP- Harrison needs to make him more disciplined and focussed on Rugby and not pretending he is the hardest man on the pitch!!

Chandler-KEEP- has shown potential and for me just lacks experience. Usually gives his best

Penky-KEEP-Best player in the League on his day and has always given 100% to Fax.

Beswick-KEEP-Bit inconsistant but valuable to have around and can be a game winner

Clayton-RELEASE- Never rated him and never understood why we signed him

Smith-RELEASE-Too old and maybe should go coaching

Bannister-KEEP-Decent enough player

Fairbank-KEEP-Cant see it but if we could sign him would be awesome. Top player in defence and attack

Bowman-KEEP-Still unsure but I dont see him as a Halfback but rather a lock/loose forward but think he needs a couple of years yet