Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:36 pm  

moto748 wrote:

OK, we defended well, but the other thing that concerns me is, and I don't want to sound churlish saying this, most of the tries we have scored in recent weeks have largely been the results either of gifts from the opposition, or, more commonly, some something-out-of-nothing piece of individual play. Which is great to watch, but there was little sign of building pressure, getting repeat sets. etc, which is the surest recipe against top opponents.

I would agree with that. However I've not really seen it from any of our immediate challengers in recent weeks either and I'll gladly take the ability to defend and have the individuals who can make something out of nothing right now. That gives us more than a chance in a final. With Flower and O'Loughlin (and possibly Bullock) I think we have a chance to better the parts of the game where we're currently falling a bit short.

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:50 pm  

moto748 wrote:

OK, we defended well, but the other thing that concerns me is, and I don't want to sound churlish saying this, most of the tries we have scored in recent weeks have largely been the results either of gifts from the opposition, or, more commonly, some something-out-of-nothing piece of individual play. Which is great to watch, but there was little sign of building pressure, getting repeat sets. etc, which is the surest recipe against top opponents.

I think that this is pretty spot on.
We have very little options in our kicking to cause too many issues with well drilled defences.
I'm just enjoying the ride at the moment.
For the first time in a while I jumped out for seat to cheer the second try from French which was a little cameo in itself.
The Cas game I think will be a tough one and for me Cas could be the dark horse in the playoffs.

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 6:07 pm  

moto748 wrote:

OK, we defended well, but the other thing that concerns me is, and I don't want to sound churlish saying this, most of the tries we have scored in recent weeks have largely been the results either of gifts from the opposition, or, more commonly, some something-out-of-nothing piece of individual play. Which is great to watch, but there was little sign of building pressure, getting repeat sets. etc, which is the surest recipe against top opponents.

One word Mr Chairman Jarrod Sammut.

Honestly believe his kicking game would be the difference between us having a dig and being genuine contenders.
I think we look a much more balanced team with him in it.

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:23 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

One word Mr Chairman Jarrod Sammut.

Honestly believe his kicking game would be the difference between us having a dig and being genuine contenders.
I think we look a much more balanced team with him in it.

Can he play in a "moon boot"?
And if he can who would you drop?

Re: Catelans game. : Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:52 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Can he play in a "moon boot"?
And if he can who would you drop?

He was at the fanzone before the match on Friday Brian, no boot on. Didn't notice any limping either, hopefully his injury was only minor.

Re: Catelans game. : Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:49 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

One word Mr Chairman Jarrod Sammut.

Honestly believe his kicking game would be the difference between us having a dig and being genuine contenders.
I think we look a much more balanced team with him in it.

He can only come in for Powell or Leuluai and he can’t defend anywhere near that standard. We’ve won 11 out of 12, I’ll stick with what we have thanks.

Re: Catelans game. : Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:16 pm  

Bigredwarrior wrote:

He can only come in for Powell or Leuluai and he can’t defend anywhere near that standard. We’ve won 11 out of 12, I’ll stick with what we have thanks.

I think it should be four forwards on the bench in the playoffs. French should start on the wing.

Re: Catelans game. : Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:23 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Can he play in a "moon boot"?
And if he can who would you drop?

And therein lies the problem. Our halves aren’t doing it atm but who would be brave enough to drop anyone?

Re: Catelans game. : Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:36 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Can he play in a "moon boot"?
And if he can who would you drop?

He plays at scrum half. Powell and Leuluai fight it out for the 9 jersey.

Re: Catelans game. : Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:19 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

I think it should be four forwards on the bench in the playoffs. French should start on the wing.

Especially when Lockers may be one of those four and he can cover the half’s, to allow Tommy to them cover the hooking role.

I’d start this on Thursday with Greenwood moving up to replace the banned Farrell and a bench of Flower, Lockers, Byrne and Navarrete.