Re: Friendly v Toronto : Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:44 pm  

of course if most teams lose 5/6 players it will have an effect, but as dave said in the backs we have naughton michaels,conner logan when fit, who imo could cover ok, in the forwards we have Hadley green washbrook Thompson turgut and even masi who I believe could do a job for us , so yes I do think we have strength in depth but in any team if you have more than 5/6 first teamers out you will srtuggle

Re: Friendly v Toronto : Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:00 pm  

Interesting game, Toronto looked good first half but our experience shone through with the halfs looking good, Watts and Griffin doing well

Second half and it was like we were playing our side of three years ago - one out rugby, no direction, no grunt apart from Masi who didnt last long, Targut looked the best of the young ones out there but as for the rest well hmmmmm

Re: Friendly v Toronto : Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:07 pm  

Sebasteeno wrote:

Interesting game, Toronto looked good first half but our experience shone through with the halfs looking good, Watts and Griffin doing well

Second half and it was like we were playing our side of three years ago - one out rugby, no direction, no grunt apart from Masi who didnt last long, Targut looked the best of the young ones out there but as for the rest well hmmmmm

Realise we wouldnt have Kelly but still think we will miss big Frank.
Short of a Super League experienced prop in my opinion

Re: Friendly v Toronto : Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:11 pm  

thought Toronto looked very strong first half against our better side they looked stronger than rovers last time against our young guns doubt they will lose in game in the league they are in, overall I thought we got something out of it the senior players blew the cobwebs off for 30/40 mins and the young lads held there own second half good hit out and some stand out performances from Lane for the young guys Talona who looked so strong when running a real handful as always

Re: Friendly v Toronto : Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:05 pm  

Enjoyed the game but bloody hell was it cold.

Impressed with Kelly, nice link up with Tuimavave and Fonua. Griffin and Talanoa showed early signs of what could be a very dangerous partnership. Some concerns with the goal line defence but we were obviously missing some big names.

Toronto look a very decent side. I hope they are a big success, would be great to see them in Super League in a few years.

Re: Friendly v Toronto : Sun Jan 22, 2017 9:46 pm  

Enjoyed it as well and it was nice to see some Toronto supporters there.

I was sat next to a father / daughter from Canada who travelled across from the west riding who both enjoyed the game. Daughter thought it was much better than football as it was "so much more violent" - father loved the family atmosphere which was topped off by the FC fan sat behind me gifting them his match day programme.

From todays showing they will do well.