Toohey blow for Bulldogs

Struggling Batley will be without loose forward Mark Toohey for Monday’s clash with Leigh.

Toohey broke his thumb in the 52-0 thumping at Barrow last weekend.

Caretaker coach Karl Harrison said: “He did it in the game at Barrow last week, which was his first one back after a sternum injury.

“He played the whole second half with it and didn’t realise it was broken, so he has done pretty well to last the game.

“Apart from Toohey, the team for Monday will be pretty much the same.

“I can’t do a great deal because we are short of numbers. I have only had 12 training this week so far. We are trying to patch quite a few up.”