Sheffield vs Halifax : Thu Jul 27, 2023 2:03 pm  

Well after the excitement of last saturday we are back in league action against the eagles. This game for me looks a tricky one they have lost their last few games but we all know Mark aston would love to bring us back down to earth with a bang. I think they will come out fast at us hoping that we overdid the celebrations at the weekend and catch us cold and they will also want to get back to winning ways and we need the points to stay in the six with London breathing down our necks. If we can get off to a good start i will backs to win a close one 24-26.

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Thu Jul 27, 2023 2:38 pm  

Looking to the pack to carry on as they were against London and set the platform and hope young Tom plays in this one.

We’ve got the side to do it but hard to be fully convinced when the side has been so unconvincing at times, really hoping the lads have at least started to turn the corner and kick on.

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:07 pm  

Hopefully the momentum swing continues in this one.Will be watching Douglas with interest...

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:16 pm  

Think we will lose by around 10 points or so but as so many times we are more than capable of winning and Sheffield's form has been a little bit shaky which incidently coincied with Aston announcing Douglas for us.

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Thu Jul 27, 2023 6:00 pm  

A draw.

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:49 am  

Tough game this one ( nearly has difficult has navigating all the pop up ads on the website) Only the best version of Halifax wins this game so impossible to predict. It’ll be interesting to see the squad rotation between league and cup and Grix made a valid point that only 17 can play at Wembley so these next two games are a chance for the players to get in the 17 , that should be motivation enough to perform.

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:54 pm  

Normal service resumed, add that one to the list of games this season that we should/could have won. Weird game, we looked comfortable for maybe 60 minutes of it then brain farts and gifts and suddenly we find ourselves behind. Also worth mentioning what was possibly two of the softest sin binnings that I have seen on a rugby field late in the game. I think both players looked a bit embarassed that they had managed to get 10 minutes for doing so little. Lannon was very good for us and thought McComb did well for us in his more natural position. Thought Tangata had his best game in a while for us as well. Moore got a token 10 minutes at hooker before his move in to the back row, you could almost feel the reluctance to take AOB off the field with how he was playing.

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:57 am  

Not buying into this cup hangover ruse. This is the worst of the points 'throw aways from winning positions' this season (Sheffield 18+, York 10+, Batley 10+, Toulouse +8 at half- time, Bulls 2+ with 10 seconds left). I think someone said a few weeks back that we are looking at 7th and if London win this weekend then we are looking at have to go beat them again. Likely to lose to Fev next week potentially so we might be 3 points outside the 6 in Wembley week. Not taking away from the achievement last week but I can't help but for me that I'd much rather be challenging in the playoffs. Not really sure on the financial side, and no suprise when then RFL kept quiet on shelling over nearly half million to Rimmer & Moorhouse, but what does missing out on the playoffs mean vs a visit to Wembley? I mean you look at the IMG criteria and you get .1 for winning the 1895 cup. Its not over yet but just a little part of me felt that although Fev are dominant again, this was the best chance to be competitive for many seasons.

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:35 am  

I didn't go so hard to be objective but two things feel clear to me:

1. Moore is not a captain, Fairbank is.
2. Grix cannot see how vital a true 7 is and losing Keyes needed a real plan not cobbling people together. I understand he is out for 4 more weeks.

We don't have a divine right to win any game but our inconsistency is striking. 18 nil up should nearly always result in a win against most teams.

Move on Grix please. Offer Liam Finn what he wants and let's build for next year.

Re: Sheffield vs Halifax : Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:26 am  

Did not go did not watch or listen so cannot comment except to say,yes 18:0 up should be a winning margin,but not the first or last to capitulate a lead like that,
However here come the SG knockers again, thought that had been done to death on another thread!?