'Stay focussed' message to high-flying Hunslet RLFC ahead of big clash v Rochdale Hornets
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Hunslet are fourth, one place and two points clear of Rochdale and have a game in hand.
A win would strengthen their hold on a play-off spot, but coach Alan Kilshaw stressed: “We don't need to focus on the importance of the game.”
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Hide AdHe said: “For us, every match is important. Every game is a challenge. The top-six is as close as it has ever been in this league and that has been reflected in the start of the season.
![Aaron York is back in contention for Hunslet. Picture by Hunslet RLFC.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFkZmM2NTQwLTA1ZTMtNDMyMS05MTk1LTQzMzRhNTNjZGRlMzo5M2I5ZjlhZi1jMTgxLTQyMWEtODQxZi0zMWVlNWE1OGM4ZmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![Aaron York is back in contention for Hunslet. Picture by Hunslet RLFC.](/img/placeholder.png)
“It remains to be seen whether it ends up like that, but our focus is on the day-to-day and on how we improve and evolve as individuals and as a unit.”
Sunday’s game kicks off earlier than usual at 1pm. Kilshaw added: “We are focussed on building good habits on and off the field, which will see us achieve consistency for longer periods.”
Second-rower Aaron York is set to return from a two-game layoff with tonsilitis and on-loan winger Johnny Campbell is back in contention after being recalled by Batley Bulldogs last week.
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Hide AdHunslet are still without half-back Fraser Stroud (foot) and second-row Nathan Newbound (back issue).
![Jimmy Watson is back in light training. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA1NzAzMGMyLWRkYjEtNDgzMC04MWFlLTFkMDcxOTRlMTRmZjoxOTQ2YTlhYy0xMTExLTRjMzQtYjBhNC1kYjE5NTU1YjgwZmY=.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![Jimmy Watson is back in light training. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC.](/img/placeholder.png)
Full-back Jimmy Watson remains sidelined with a finger injury suffered at work, but is back in light training.
Hunslet (v Rochdale Hornets): from: Render, Ryder, Burton, Sweeting, Conroy, H Hallas, S Hallas, Crossley, Jordan-Roberts, York, Knowles, Barcoe, Syme, Wray, Punchard, Bull, Croston, Wheeler, Goddard, Beharrell, Campbell.
Kick-off: Sunday, 1pm.