Re: Next up Catalans : Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:53 am  

bren2k wrote:

For clarity then - when are we allowed to lose, because it's inevitable that we will?

Hopefully we can limit our losses to the top of the league sides preferably away from home and not those who are playing poorly atm, and we are expected to beat in which I believe is what he means.

Re: Next up Catalans : Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:18 pm  

I'd be quite surprised, even shocked, if we don't win this but that's the beauty of sport. As for Boj, well, there's always the ignore button.

Re: Next up Catalans : Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:47 pm  

The key to a great season is winning the games we ought to win and winning the odd game we perhaps shouldn't. Last year was great because we won the games we should and picked up the odd scalp, like Saints and Wigan away.

Catalans won't be panicking yet. This time last year, Leeds were hammered by Cas, remember. It's now how you start, but how you finish. I suspect they'll look more for a complete performance than all-out for a win, because that is something to build on for later on.

Of all the teams not starting well, I'd be most concerned if I were a Cas fan. They have a settled coach and squad and should be kicking on. Trouble behind the scenes, it seems, and a Grand Final hangover.

Catalans will be a top 8 side by August. Just not yet.

Re: Next up Catalans : Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:38 pm  

Slugger McBatt wrote:

The key to a great season is winning the games we ought to win and winning the odd game we perhaps shouldn't. Last year was great because we won the games we should and picked up the odd scalp, like Saints and Wigan away.

Catalans won't be panicking yet. This time last year, Leeds were hammered by Cas, remember. It's now how you start, but how you finish. I suspect they'll look more for a complete performance than all-out for a win, because that is something to build on for later on.

Of all the teams not starting well, I'd be most concerned if I were a Cas fan. They have a settled coach and squad and should be kicking on. Trouble behind the scenes, it seems, and a Grand Final hangover.

Catalans will be a top 8 side by August. Just not yet.

Although it's still very early in the season, Catalan have performed well under the quality of a top 8 side.
Certainly no disgrace in going down 21 12 to Saints, plenty will faire a lot worse than that but, a 23 4 reverse at KR and 40 12 defeat at Widnes, both clubs who many believe will be in the qualifiers at the end of the season, are very poor results.
These results, on their own, wont define Les Cats season but, McNamara wont be sleeping too well "at this moment in time".
Let's hope they dont find their form this weekend and that Trinity cab bag another 2 points before some tougher fixtures.

Come on Trin !

Re: Next up Catalans : Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:05 pm  

Kirmudgeonly wrote:

The one thing that’s almost certain is that there will be a lot of penalties , Catalans have given the second highest number away at 29 and wakefield third at 22 , only Warrington have given more away

Both Cats and Wire have payed an extra game, after 2 games, there wasn't nothing between Cats and Wakey except the points on the board, we'll pull their pants down if we cut the pens and errors, if not, its far less certain how it'll pan out.

Re: Next up Catalans : Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:03 pm  

between round 7 to 11 I am tipping we lose a few if not all - but that wont matter if we are 5-1 when round 7 comes along- which I think we need to be if we have top 4/8 aspirations.

Re: Next up Catalans : Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:56 am  

You're right about the ignore button Newildcat. Jus wished it still worked when somebody quotes him.

Re: Next up Catalans : Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:29 pm  

Gareth Hewer reffing. Was hoping for Hicks, he's crap but he seems to hate Catalans with a passion.

Re: Next up Catalans : Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:13 pm  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

Gareth Hewer reffing. Was hoping for Hicks, he's crap but he seems to hate Catalans with a passion.

Hewer was the ref last year wasn't he? Didn't do too bad

Re: Next up Catalans : Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:11 pm  

Will be interesting to see which Catalans players are back from injury, Micky Mac, Sam Moa, Anderson plus several others were all missing against Hull KR. Would be helpful if they were just not quite ready for this Sat. At home with main players fit Catalans will be a tough team to beat. I would suggest that we are going to have improved on our ball retention, game management and discipline if we are going to come home with the spoils. As stated we have not played well and are 2 from 2 , keep improving and we will be a match for anyone.