In a topsy turvy game Trinity came from behind to grab control of their game at Widnes Vikings, but then had to hold on at the finish after the hosts finished strongly.
But they came through 20-18 to make it 11 wins from 11 in the Betfred Championship and thoughts now move on to making it 12 unbeaten when at home to a Halifax side that is capable, but has been inconsistent this season.
“Halifax had a big win after they were losing at Barrow. They are a little bit up and down,” said Trinity boss Powell.
“They’ve got a few loan players in there so the team’s changing a little bit, but I’m more interested in us.
“We put our foot down when we want to and take our foot off the pedal a little bit when we get away from teams at times. So I’m looking for us to get a bit more consistent.
“We want to get back on track after this week. It was always going to be a difficult game (at Widnes) and we’ve won it.
In the end, a season is all about winning games and accruing points, even when sometimes you can’t fully recall how you did it.
“Games can be won in a variety of methods. Though it costs us two extra points, we went the ugly route. It was a significant victory for us since we lead by seven points.Powell went on: “Despite how much you talk about it, last week was clearly going to have some effect.
“It’s difficult to shake the notion of having a little bit less energy the week following a huge game.
“Widnes deserves credit for applying pressure to us and ultimately making the game extremely difficult.”
Powell gave an explanation for the exclusion of three members of his Wembley winning team against Widnes.
“Ky Rodwell is going to be out for three or four weeks; he has a slight groin issue,” he continued.
Since the Widnes pitch may be challenging for those with lower limb problems, I didn’t want to put Ian Thornley at risk due to his Achilles tendon injury.
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