Re: Leigh Vs Batley Updates : Sun Jul 01, 2012 4:38 pm
It's amazing when we're watching as a neutral how we uncover the other eye and see both teams performances as well as the ref.From a neutrals perspective he didn't appear to get too many wrong calls though I was at the other end when the touchie (who was bang in line) called the forrad pass.
The Batley outside four made it difficult for Leigh even coming up the hill and Ben Black was a bloody nuisance for Leigh all afternoon. Conversely, the Leigh forrads were never on top, oft got "out muscled" leading to a lethargic performance from the half backs.
I thought when you pulled it back to 26-20 you had Batley rocking. But again, poor ball retention near the Batley line cost you and the frustrations showed. Ill disciplined at times Leigh contributed to their own downfall today.
Play like that Thursday I will be happy.
Play rugby like I know Leigh can and it could be difficult.