{"id":88653,"date":"2025-08-24T02:20:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T02:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/88653\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T02:20:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T02:20:09","slug":"wakefield-trinity-boss-talks-current-playoff-battle-and-sets-expectations-for-outgoing-loan-pair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/88653\/","title":{"rendered":"Wakefield Trinity boss talks current playoff battle and sets expectations for outgoing loan pair"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell has weighed in on his side\u2019s playoff battle, admitting the current race for the top six is \u201cgreat for the league\u201d. Powell also commented on what he expects from his two outgoing loanees this weekend.<\/p>\n

Trinity take on Wigan Warriors<\/a> this weekend in a crucial clash for both sides\u2019 current hopes. Wigan need to close the six-point gap between themselves and Hull KR, whilst maintaining their lead over St Helens and Leeds. Wakefield need to win to keep at least one point behind Hull FC for the final playoff spot. With results going their way, they could even leapfrog Hull into sixth place.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the media ahead of Sunday\u2019s away trip to the Warriors, Powell admitted the tension and drama is just what the league needs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s plenty of stories to be told here. Just look at St Helens eight weeks ago [compared to now]. They\u2019re one of the top two teams in the comp at the moment. I think things turn really quickly\u2026 and it\u2019s always a battle to find form and maintain form, and I think Wigan are in that at the moment. They\u2019re just around the corner from their best game, that\u2019s the way it is in all sports, particularly rugby league.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI just think it\u2019s great for the league that we\u2019ve got this battle. I think it\u2019s quite intriguing and exciting, and yeah I don\u2019t know. We just aim to win all of our games, that probably gets us in. We\u2019ve just got to go hell for leather every game, play our best game and if we do that we\u2019ll be in with a great chance. It would be a great story and a good opportunity for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 60-year-old gave a word on their playoff rivals, saying: \u201cI tipped Hull to win last week against Leigh. They\u2019ve got some tough challenges coming up. They\u2019ve been tough and durable this year, I think they\u2019ve had a couple of shocks this week with some injury news, we\u2019ve had that all the way through the year.<\/p>\n

Wakefield Trinity boss sets targets for duo heading on loan<\/p>\n

This week, Trinity have confirmed that two of their players will be heading out on loan to different Super League clubs, in a bid to gain match fitness and experience.<\/p>\n

Oliver Russell, who has been suffering with a hand injury for the majority of the season, recently made his comeback on loan at Salford, but has found first team playing time hard to come by. Injuries to Huddersfield half backs have meant he can re-join his former club for the rest of the year<\/a>, as he tries to find some consistency and form heading into 2026.<\/p>\n

On the move, Powell said: \u201cI mentioned to Oli Salford again, which he obviously played there before, and I think for him it probably wasn\u2019t the right thing. I thought he did a good job whilst he was there, but then Huddersfield, with Matt Frawley getting injured, came up and this gives him a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe can\u2019t play against us next week, so he gets a game and then potentially the three [after]. It\u2019s a good chance for him just to get playing. We\u2019ve been in dialogue with him all the way through and he\u2019s handled things pretty well. \u201d<\/p>\n

Youngster Neil Tchamambe has scored nine tries in 10 appearances out on loan at Goole Vikings this year, and was due to make his Super League debut last week against Salford Red Devils. However, after they withdrew from the fixture, his maiden first team game was delayed, and will now link up with the Red Devils as they take on Leigh Leopards on Friday night.<\/p>\n

Powell hopes the winger can try and make a name for himself in the fixture: \u201cIt\u2019s obviously tough going and playing at a team when you\u2019ve only trained once or twice, it\u2019s not an awful lot. But, ultimately, he plays in a simple position. He\u2019s on the wing, he doesn\u2019t have to organise plays, he can carry the ball in backfield and get on the end of some kicks, because that\u2019s one of his key threats. If he plays to his potential, it\u2019s an awesome opportunity for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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