Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 8:56 pm  

brantonrhino wrote:

Hi, I read the forum alot but hardly ever post but this was a bit harsh on JJB, what were all his faults? Thought he did a good job in very trying circumstances

I agree, he did a great job. We improved every week he was in charge.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 8:57 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Leaving aside the obvious front row issues, the sad truth is that in the key spine positions - full back, stand off, scrum half and hooker - our current options (with the possible exception of a fit Sezer) are nowhere near the best in the league in their position. The decision to extend Myler's contract was a classic example of our lack of ambition in this regard. Granted we are a better side when he is in it, but with 30 seconds thought I can name Field, Welsby, French, Tompkins, Coote and Connor. They are clearly much, much better Full Backs. Try the same exercise with Leeming and Austin and it gives you a sense of the size of the problem. Depressing.

Great post. Spot on

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 8:59 pm  

The Magic Rat wrote:

A really disappointing performance after the HKR game, although Salford played well. King had another good game against us for Salford, we struggled to contain the Salford pack and halfbacks.
Agree with the above regarding Dwyer, even by his standards his distribution was poor today. He missed a few tackles too. Salford seemed to Single Broadbent out from the kick off and he had a torrid 1st half but did seem to improve a bit later on.
Salford targeted Myler when we attacked and that stifled our attack. Not sure about the criticism of Donaldson, I thought he was as good as any of our forwards. I'm not sure but don't recall Salford scoring while he was on the pitch.

I’ve watched Broadbent closely this year and he’s looked to me a looooong way off the required standard. Looks way off in his development.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 9:01 pm  

Seth wrote:

By the way, anyone know if Marty is ok? He's not been around for a while.

He’s posting on social media so assuming he’s either banned or not bothering posting

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 9:02 pm  

Missed the last two games. Who should we be dropping?

By the sounds of it I would be dropping Tetevano. Bring in Holroyd and Mustapha. Can't do any worse.

Think if Johnson is fit, then Dwyer is out. Would we have Sinfield over Leeming at half back?

Think Fusitua and Myler can be forgiven after a while out.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 9:04 pm  

Would also point out that our dead cat bounce happened to coincide with games against a freefalling Hull kr and Toulouse. Anyone expecting an encouraging win v wakey being followed by the usual anticlimax the week after? Our team simply ain't all that good.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 9:04 pm  

Tetevano is stealing a wage. Needs to go end of season unless he picks up big time. One of the biggest flops ever. Up there with Bradley Clyde and Brett Mullins

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 9:08 pm  

I thought Broadbent played well in his first few appearances barring Saints, looked one of our most threatening attacking wise. Didn't see the KR match or todays though. Shame if his defence isn't up to it as I like him in attack.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 9:12 pm  

O'Connor did a spell at dummy half today. He did OK but you would expect johnson to get a chance there 1st. Although O'Connor is generally an excellent defender, so whether that has persuaded Smith to give him an opportunity there first I'm not sure.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Sun May 15, 2022 9:16 pm  

I did warn last week about discarding the younger players and bringing back from long absences players who have failed all season . Now is the time to be brave and bold and give more players from the reserves a chance they may struggle but Mr Smith will have more information about them next season when most of the senior players will be leaving. The first action must be appointing Gannon captain immediently which may prevent him being poached by the NRL.