Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:28 pm  

A big result for us from a massive test. Your line speed in the second half was unreal, though I think Leyth can take pride from only conceding a try off our own mistake considering the territory and possession you had.

No doubting whatsoever about the sin bin. Could see it being lined up as soon as Barlow came in to the line and it really was a late and high shot. Shame about Barlow's reaction but in fairness you can't really blame him when on the receiving end in such a manner.

Not sure where you think Moimoi is a pudding considering he didn't lose any ground on any tackle all afternoon and continued a decent speed of PTB despite the conditions. Consider how many players he attracts in each and every tackle and the space it creates and then think about his value to the team.

Fax will certainly be in the mix - your games against Fev, London, Sheffield, Dewsbury, Batley and the like will be ones to savour I'm sure, and if you continue the backing you had today and the pressure it puts on the opposition and match officials alike then you could pick up some vital points at home.

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:37 pm  

Mitch's hit on Barlow wasn't high, but it was late and cheap. Automatic yellow. Murrell received the same treatment earlier but got nothing. Perhaps because he isn't a melodramatic tart like Halifax's own Sam Barlow

Such foul play on Barlow should result in impunity for the perp. Or a medal

Think we had the measure of Fufi today. He does attract defenders. He probably enjoyed today's game

Good game

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:43 pm  

Leigh never looked worried and fax would have been nilled but for Pownall gifting you a try. All in all an easy win in game that in reality was always going to level the teams with the conditions they played in. Was expecting fireworks from Manning but not sure if he made the squad.

Re: Halifax 6 Leigh 18 : Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:46 pm  

justthebasicfax wrote:

Seen enough to be optimistic for a good season
Greenwood and Ambler were outstanding in the conditions. Saltonstall looks promising too.
Some of the other forwards really fronted up in the second half.
I'm going to try and give a couple of the other the players the benefit of the doubt but I don't expect to see a couple of them playing next week.
Was that Charlie with Andy Gregory!!?
Over here we move our legs when fellow spectators try to get past

Well I was with Andy Gregory but don't remember blocking anyone's path , you should have introduced you self ,as 3 other Fax fans did.

As for the game?I thought Fax played Ok that's all you scored a lucky try from a crazy pass in front of the Leigh posts , to be honest I couldn't see you scoring otherwise,your Pack did Ok but the conditions favoured Fax , we also lost BOTH our centres to injury,I think on a hard dry pitch it would be Goodnight Irene for Fax.

Anyway as I predicted you would lose top spot,which happened,you have had your moment of Fame last week, look where Haven are in the League,also your resident Rugby expert GFB predicted the Mighty Leythers would be bottom after 3 games , watch this space.

On a positive note for Fax , the Hospitality was very good, Soup very nice and a very good Yorkie Pudding and Roast Beef.As Halifaxjohn so rightly says at least you received a Bonus Point you will receive a few more yet, still l wasn't far off with my prediction of a 10 point win for the Mighty Leythers.It's not that long till the 10th May.

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:56 pm  

Love the reaction from the Fax fans, our pack missed Sarsfield, Spencer, Acton, Aspinwall & Dixon and yet we continued to roll down field through your middle unit.

Our backs played like it was mid-july, Fui just kept coming and finding his front as did the rest of the forwards and Riddy kicked Fax to death, I have to say Fax looked like they wouldn't have scored in a brothel with a suitcase full of tenners!!

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:39 pm  

Binosh wrote:

Love the reaction from the Fax fans, our pack missed Sarsfield, Spencer, Acton, Aspinwall & Dixon and yet we continued to roll down field through your middle unit.

Our backs played like it was mid-july, Fui just kept coming and finding his front as did the rest of the forwards and Riddy kicked Fax to death, I have to say Fax looked like they wouldn't have scored in a brothel with a suitcase full of tenners!!

What an absolute w--ker, a great game and yet you lower yourself to that tripe, let us know what time your visitors are allowed in.

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:44 pm  

halifaxjohn wrote:

What an absolute w--ker, a great game and yet you lower yourself to that tripe, let us know what time your visitors are allowed in.

Cmon John , I know Binosh he's Ok,just a bit of banter

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:44 pm  

Binosh wrote:

Love the reaction from the Fax fans, our pack missed Sarsfield, Spencer, Acton, Aspinwall & Dixon and yet we continued to roll down field through your middle unit.

Our backs played like it was mid-july, Fui just kept coming and finding his front as did the
rest of the forwards and Riddy kicked Fax to death, I have to say Fax looked like they wouldn't have scored in a brothel with a suitcase full of tenners!!

Cheers mate you arrogant barsteward, the scoreline flattered you , yes you were the better team but by not the margin most people would have predicted and was testiment to how much better we wil be under RM this season I look forward to the away fixture

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:57 pm  

Well, first game in two years and thoroughly enjoyed it. Conditions were like watching a game in the 70s/80s. Kept expecting Brendan Hill to come off the bench!

As for the team, great defensive effort and great fitness to keep going against a full time team. I actually thought we looked the sharper towards the back end of the game. In attack, too few options, suspect kicking at times and too many errors. However, we all need to remember they are a new team and it was clear to see they are still getting used to each other. As the season progresses I think a few teams will get a thumping from Fax as the plays gel and I honestly believe they will be in the mix barring unforeseen disasters (like HKR players on the teamsheet ).

Leigh deserved the win but only just and their scrum half really dictated play at times. Winger Kay, very quick and good foresight for some poor positional play by our winger and fullback at times. Still, strong performance from Fax. As for the ref keeping Fax in the game, seriously!! It will be interesting to see he penalty count. Laying on in the tackle to slow play down was infuriating and high shots galore. FuiFui who is a Parra legend of mine was lucky to stay on the pitch, so just be thankful the ref was wearing red rose tinted specs. He has piled on a few pounds since last season at Parra though, must be all that lobby he is eating.

Anyway, enjoyed the day despite not getting into the Three Pigeons due to a six deep, heaving mass of Leigh fans at the bar (scary, nightmare inducing sight and strange aroma ) and having to go to the Railway instead, where the beer incidentally is fantastic. Jokes aside, Leigh fans created a good atmosphere, something sadly missing from many games so good onya. Next game probably in a couple of years when hopefully we will be giving Wigan a tupping!

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:21 pm  

Happy with that today from our lads a good effort in terrible conditions which I think probably suited us more than them lets be honest they have a good backline. Our forwards matched their pack and once again in the last 15 minutes on a heavy pitch we still had something in the tank to keep going. Some of our backs did well but our half backs disappointed, our kicking game was very poor too many down the throat of their fullback or centre and lacked creativity.
Leigh are a good side but like many winning sides they don't like it when teams get one over them like that great tackle to put one of their players on his backside they flew in and whined at the ref who accepted it was a 'good hit' and let us play on, eventually.