[Uncle Rico]

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Mon Jun 24, 2024 9:26 am  

matt_wire wrote:

It's amazing how much we miss Leon Hayes

It IS amazing, great defence and a real running threat regularly taking the line on which in turn creates that bit of uncertainty that space on the edge.

When available above Drinkwater IMO

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Mon Jun 24, 2024 10:51 am  

I think it was a good win.
I think there a more wins to follow again.
I’m not slagging anyone off.
I’ll even make an excuse for Vaughan.
He must be carrying a knock.

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Mon Jun 24, 2024 6:01 pm  

That game was just another frustrating watch. Thewlis was my MoM, he should be playing fullback and I'd throw the dice and play Dufty at scrum half.

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:35 pm  

MorePlaymakersNeeded wrote:

That game was just another frustrating watch. Thewlis was my MoM, he should be playing fullback and I'd throw the dice and play Dufty at scrum half.

Safe to say I'm one of Duftys biggest advocates but the thought of him playing 7 and having to make 20-40 tackles is not the way to go. Also his kicking isnt good enough consistently. I dont think the role left footed good controlling half decent defender with a bit of arunning game is wrong i think the execution sometimes is.

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:41 pm  

Bunkaib wrote:

Safe to say I'm one of Duftys biggest advocates but the thought of him playing 7 and having to make 20-40 tackles is not the way to go. Also his kicking isnt good enough consistently. I dont think the role left footed good controlling half decent defender with a bit of arunning game is wrong i think the execution sometimes is.

I get what you say, and that's why I stated "throw the dice" because Drinkwater kicking isn't good enough, and as for his tackling........

[Uncle Rico]

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:34 am  

MorePlaymakersNeeded wrote:

I get what you say, and that's why I stated "throw the dice" because Drinkwater kicking isn't good enough, and as for his tackling........

You are Gareth Southgate and I claim my £5

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Tue Jun 25, 2024 9:50 am  

Didn't Dufty play in the halves once or twice under 'Powelly'?

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Tue Jun 25, 2024 10:03 am  

matt_wire wrote:

Didn't Dufty play in the halves once or twice under 'Powelly'?

He did, once I think, & I don't think it was successful. It's a shame cos it helps when players are flexible. You'd think players who are very quick of the mark & can handle ought to be able to adapt to playing half back. Probably best to move players about a bit when young.

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:39 pm  

matt_wire wrote:

Didn't Dufty play in the halves once or twice under 'Powelly'?

Peanut played more than once in the halves for Powelly doesnt make it right.

Re: Today’s game v Hull. : Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:13 pm  

matt_wire wrote:

Didn't Dufty play in the halves once or twice under 'Powelly'?

Round 17 vs. Leeds (loss)

I can't see Burgess ever playing Dufty there unless we were absolutely desperate due to injuries.

Drinkwater may not be setting the world alight at the moment (I thought that he was doing ok when he came back into the side following Hayes' injury), but he's the best option that we have to partner Williams for the remainder of the season. The coaches need to get the best out of him that they can.