Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:39 am  

Paul T - HKR wrote:

Enjoyed the whole experience and the craic, pity about the weather, the mud, and the referee, but on the day the best team won.

I was once again impressed with kaye and Ambler - can we DR them?

It was good to catch up with Scotty after the match and thanks to Dave, John and their friends in the East Stand for their sparkling wit and repartee.

My MotM was Leigh’s full back, the cut-out pass to the winger for their 2nd try was worth the admission alone.

IMO Fax need a bit more speed in the half backs, Matty Marsh is available under DR, he also has a good kicking game.

Good post until the last sentence!

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:29 pm  

Thought it was a good game, in those conditions it was always going to be a forwards game in the middle. I was surprised in view of previous encounters with the lack of any real incidents, a couple of flare ups either way, but nothing like previous matches. I thought leigh took their chances well. Was surprised with how tight it remained, credit to factor that, the gifted try really lifted you and kept the belief there. On that show I think you should and hope you will make the top 4 at the end of the season. From my own teams perspective, a win is a win. Defensively we looked strong. Credit to all players and fans for attending in those conditions. Look forward to the return fixture.

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:50 pm  

More than matched Leigh in forwards. Tangata not afraid to throw his weight around of the bench. Ambler and Cahalane provide good go forward with Moore and Tangata coming of bench. A real forward tussle. Manelly looked impressive coming off bench and provided zip round play the ball.

Only area of concern which RM will be aware of is halfback and the lack of a good kicking game. RM already stated that Place needs to improve in this area. Have to agree Place didnt really offer much and pressure was on Murrell for majority of game.

Backs were indifferent and leigh also shaded this area . Saltonstall did well but Brown was targeted with Leigh kicking game and his lack of pace showed at times. Centres stood up well . Tyrer a standout for me and Taylor also doing well against a good centre.

As for Leigh Moi Moi is a good forward for mine and attracts defenders. Ridyard was excellent and difference between teams.

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:05 pm  

chazzerboy wrote:

More than matched Leigh in forwards. Tangata not afraid to throw his weight around of the bench. Ambler and Cahalane provide good go forward with Moore and Tangata coming of bench. A real forward tussle. Manelly looked impressive coming off bench and provided zip round play the ball.

Only area of concern which RM will be aware of is halfback and the lack of a good kicking game. RM already stated that Place needs to improve in this area. Have to agree Place didnt really offer much and pressure was on Murrell for majority of game.

Backs were indifferent and leigh also shaded this area . Saltonstall did well but Brown was targeted with Leigh kicking game and his lack of pace showed at times. Centres stood up well . Tyrer a standout for me and Taylor also doing well against a good centre.

As for Leigh Moi Moi is a good forward for mine and attracts defenders. Ridyard was excellent and difference between teams.

I wouldn't say Brown lacked pace.Think he is a Worrincy clone who has pace/power and brainfart in equal proportions.

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:13 pm  

Makingplans4nigel v2 wrote:

Congatulations to both Leigh and my boys in blue and white in a fantastic game.

That Itailian POW (Charlie) is getting on my tits......

Im sure the mods will whip him in to shape soon......................

There were a lot of town fans posting their opinions who got banned(some rightly so and some not so) yet we constantly have to put up with Charlie's thread drifts and tripe on nearly every thread(FWIW when he talks rugby he makes some valid points). This forum seems to have gone downhill over the last year or so and having mods that are not active often on the forum does not help.

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:19 pm  

chazzerboy wrote:

More than matched Leigh in forwards. Tangata not afraid to throw his weight around of the bench. Ambler and Cahalane provide good go forward with Moore and Tangata coming of bench. A real forward tussle. Manelly looked impressive coming off bench and provided zip round play the ball.

Only area of concern which RM will be aware of is halfback and the lack of a good kicking game. RM already stated that Place needs to improve in this area. Have to agree Place didnt really offer much and pressure was on Murrell for majority of game.

Backs were indifferent and leigh also shaded this area . Saltonstall did well but Brown was targeted with Leigh kicking game and his lack of pace showed at times. Centres stood up well . Tyrer a standout for me and Taylor also doing well against a good centre.

As for Leigh Moi Moi is a good forward for mine and attracts defenders. Ridyard was excellent and difference between teams.

To be fair to Place I think Johnston would have struggled with those conditions as well. I couldnt even tell that Brierley was playing really and saying that he is the best half back in the competition it simply was not a game for them.

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:26 pm  

Ridyard was dandruff above the other half backs

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:31 pm  

pinballwizzard wrote:

Ridyard was dandruff above the other half backs

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:08 pm  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

To be fair to Place I think Johnston would have struggled with those conditions as well. I couldnt even tell that Brierley was playing really and saying that he is the best half back in the competition it simply was not a game for them.

Very true' we were saying the same in that freezing cold North Stand.

I can't remember ever being so cold at a RL game.

[Pumpetypump]

Re: Halifax 6 - 18 Leigh : Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:21 pm  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

having mods that are not active often on the forum does not help.

Well I'm here a fair bit. How would you like a nice bit of moderation from a 'bullsh!tter'?